ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan expressed satisfaction over the ongoing vaccination drive in the country, stressing that only in-time dosage and precautionary measures could control the virus.
He expressed his views while chairing a high-level meeting on the anti-coronavirus vaccination drive across the country today (Monday). The meeting was attended by federal ministers Sheikh Rashid Ahmed, Asad Umar, Hammad Azhar, Special Assistants Dr Faisal Sultan and Muhammad Shehzad Arbab.
The meeting was given a detailed briefing by the National Command and Operations Center (NCOC) on the current indicators of the vaccination campaign and future strategy. The meeting was informed that so far more than 10 million people had been vaccinated.
In addition, the government, semi-government and private companies are ensuring the supply of vaccines to 100 percent of their employees. It was highlighted that the capacity of existing vaccine centers was being enhanced and the formation of mobile vaccination teams was in final stages.
During the meeting, the Prime Minister said that the voluntary approach of citizens towards vaccination was welcoming. “To avoid the tragic situation like India, there was a need for collaborative efforts by institutions and people to work together to ensure implementation of preventive measures,” he added.
An awareness campaign has also been launched in collaboration with the private sector to create awareness about the vaccination campaign. The number of vaccination centers has been doubled and the number of mobile teams increased from 48 to 600.
In view of the importance of tourism in Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir, special measures are being taken including the requirement of vaccination certificate on entry and completion of vaccination on priority basis for the population in densely populated areas, etc.
