This story is from January 17, 2021

Many take vaccine shots in Wardha

Many take vaccine shots in Wardha
Wardha: The first phase of Covid-19 vaccination campaign was launched in the district on Saturday in the presence of MP Ramdas Tadas at the civil hospital. Dr Sunita Dixit, a paediatrician, was honoured to be the first beneficiary of vaccination. MP Tadas congratulated her with a bouquet.
District Civil Surgeon Dr Sachin Tadas, District Health Officer Dr Ajay Dawale, District Immunisation Officer Dr Vijay Jangle and doctors and nurses of the hospital were present on the occasion.
A health officer has been appointed in each district to ensure that the vaccination drive is carried out properly. Dr Vijay Doiphode will supervise the drive.
After the vaccination, Dr Dixit said, “I am happy to be the first beneficiary of the vaccine while it has given me confidence of working again as a corona warrior.”
The vaccination drive was completed at the district civil hospital, Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Science (MGIMS), Sewagram, Acharya Vinoba Bhave rural hospital (AVBRH), Sawangi (Meghe), sub-district hospital at Arvi and Hinganghat and rural hospital at Selu. The vaccinated included 600 persons till 5pm on Saturday.
“It is great day for MGIMS and we are excited to participate in the vaccination drive against COVID-19,” said Dr Arjun Jakasania, assistant professor of community medicine. ‘We are monitoring the beneficiaries for any possible side effects,” said Dr Samir Yelwatkar, assistant professor of medicine and nodal officer of the vaccination drive.
MGIMS is one of the six centres the in district. Dean, Dr N M Gangane, said, “We are taking all the safety measures and adhering to the guidance suggested by the union ministry of health and family welfare. We have included our residents for the initial roll out of the vaccine. The next list of beneficiaries will be generated by the Co-WIN app,” he added.
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