Vijayapura: Most of the districts in Karnataka are along the way to reach the target of 100% in managing the first dose of vaccination for all who are eligible to accept it.
However, Vijayapura has succeeded in achieving the administrative achievement of vaccine doses to all demographics that meet the requirements – the only district in North Carnataka to do so.
Deputy Commissioner Vijayapura P Sunil Kumar recalled a drive vaccination in the district on January 16, 2021.
“Initially, there were several resistance from people to receive Jab.
Most people don’t want to take vaccinations because of their misunderstandings about it.
But we hold consciousness campaigns and managed to help people overcome their reservations about taking Jab, especially in villages and tribal hamlets, “DC said.
DC said that the district government must fully vaccinate 16,34,000 people in all districts.
“We not only reached our target, but surpassed it, managing the first dose to 17,57,438 people – coverage of 104%,” Kumar said.
Expressing gratitude to the assistance offered by various NGOs and associations, Kumar added, “workers from the district health department, Asha workers, Zilla Panchayat, were involved in their trips, and this success belonged to them all.” DC is proud of Vijayapura getting tags only the second district in Karnataka to achieve the achievement fully vaccinate the eligible population.
“So far, we have entirely vaccinated 16,34,000 people.
But we will continue to give the second dose to those who have not received it,” Kumar said.
He also recorded cooperation with people in helping the district reach his target.
“They volunteered to get Jab when their turn, and this helps the district administration achieve its goals as fast as we have,” DC said.
That most of the other districts in North Karnataka are still lagging behind, with most of them successfully vaccinating 70 to 80% of qualified populaces, only set Vijayapura’s achievements in Stark’s help.