Leh/ Jan. 02: With other parts of the country, a mock drill for Covid-19 vaccination conducted at Ladakh Heart Foundation Leh. The drill conducted in the presence of Commissioner Secretary Rigzin Samphel and Deputy Commissioner Leh Sachin Kumar Vaishya.

Medical Superintendent SNM Hospital Leh Dr. Norzin Angmo, Chief Medical Officer Leh Dr. Motup Dorjey, District Immunization Officer Dr. Tashi Namgyal, Dy. Chief Medical Officer Leh Dr. Manzoor Ahmed, concerned doctors, and medical staff were also present.

Briefing the media, Comm./Secy Rigzin Samphel said that frontline workers will vaccinate on a priority basis. He said that the preparation for the vaccination drive had started last month and micro-level planning is in the process for its smooth functioning. He also mentioned that the mock drill will conduct at three places in Leh district – Thiksay, Chuchot, and Ladakh Heart Foundation.

* Click to Follow Voice of Ladakh on WhatsApp *

Around 5000 healthcare workers of UT Ladakh will vaccinate at the District Hospitals, Sub-District, Community Health Centers, and Primary Health Centers in Ladakh. He further stated that the UT Administration would attempt about 100 vaccines per day per vaccinator.  

Meanwhile, speaking on the concerns of the medical staff, Deputy Commissioner Leh Sachin Kumar Vaishya assured that issues concerning electricity face by the staff at the Ladakh Heart Foundation Hospital will resolve soon. Earlier, DIO Dr Tashi Namgyal gave a detailed tour of the mock drill that included a physical and digital verification process, a waiting area, and an observation room. He briefed Comm./Secy Samphel about the requirement of a photo identity with the date of birth (DOB) for the verification process. It is further said that the Adhaar card is not valid for verification purpose.