Jalukie, March 12 (MExN): In order to reach out to the masses, a public rally on COVID vaccination awareness was held at Jalukie town bazaar area On March 12.
According to a press release, representatives from District Administration, Chief Medical Office, St Xavier’s College Jalukie, Integrated Child Development Scheme, Nagaland Rural Livelihood Mission -Jalukie Block, Jalukie Youth Organisation and ASHAs attended took part in the programme which was targeted towards the public gathered in the bazaar area.
During the rally, President of Zeme Council Nagaland Dr Tumda Newme expressed concern that people are now forgetting that COVID-19 is still there. ‘When it all started, when COVID had not reached us, we were all so careful and worried but now that it is there among us, we have become so casual,’ he said. Stating that it is unclear when the pandemic would end, Dr Newme urged everyone to ensure that prevention becomes the utmost priority. He urged everyone to follow COVID appropriate behaviour and, “take the COVID-19 vaccination which is totally safe and will benefit everyone.” We need to protect ourselves, our family and the public in general, he stated.
Keynote address was delivered by Dr Hedungkiebe , DVBO/District Surveillance Officer, Chief Medical Office, Peren.
