Indian Railways participated in the largest vaccination programme against Covid-19. After the address and inauguration of the largest vaccination drive in history by our Honourable Prime Minister, vaccination programme started on 16th January 2021 in Northern Railway Central Hospital as a part of national Covid-19 vaccination drive.
- Dr Sharad C. Khorwal, MD, NRCH took the first shot of covid vaccine to motivate staff. Similarly, at Jabalpur also, MD took the first shot.
- There was a very good response from the health care staff of the hospital including many of senior doctors.
- After vaccination all were observed for 30 minutes for any adverse reaction.
- It was a very well organised event.
- Everyone appreciated the arrangement at the vaccination center.
- Total 51 health care workers of Northern Railway Central Hospital were vaccinated with Covid shield vaccine 16th January 2021.
- Out of which 28 were males and 23 females.
- Also, the vaccination drive started in Jabalpur Railway hospital.
- 73 doctors and paramedics were vaccinated.
- None of the healthcare beneficiaries vaccinated today had any serious adverse events following the immunization.
- More such sessions will be conducted for vaccination in NRCH.
- The next session is planned on Monday, 18th January 2021.
Source: PIB-Press Release | Image Credit: MoR
