Wardha admin tests emergency preparedness during dry run

Wardha: The district administration tested its preparedness during the first vaccination dry run on Friday during which 100 persons, 25 each from four centres, were sent messages, administered ‘vaccine’ and also monitored for emergency response.
As part of the mock drill, four centres were set up one each at district general hospital in city, Acharya Vinoba Bhave Rural Hospital, Sawangi, rural hospital at Selu and primary health centre at Kharangana (Morangana).
Vaccinators were first asked to wash their hands thoroughly with water. After checking their temperature and pulse rate, proof of identity was sought by giving the registration number. Individuals were then vaccinated and asked to rest for 30 minutes.
Four rooms were readied at each centre. The first room was for examination and presentation of identity proof, the second one was the vaccination room, third was used as observation room and the fourth one was readied for treating anyone facing difficulties after the vaccination.
After one of the participants complained of dizziness, doctors at the centre immediately checked his blood pressure, pulse rate and administered an injection. As there was no relief to the person, he was shifted to Kasturba Hospital at Sewagram. (Civil surgeon Dr Sachin Tadas himself played the role of the affected person).
District health officer Dr Ajay Dawale said, “No issues were faced and the vaccination app functioned perfectly. The only concern, however, remains about the network issues in rural areas because we might have to face Internet problem to receive the one-time password (OTP).” He further said people will have to be made aware about which identity proof they have to carry while visiting the vaccination centre.
District collector Vivek Bhimanwar said, “People should not believe rumours about the safety of vaccine. The government has planned the vaccination after weighing safety of the vaccine.”