Bengaluru: Bengaluru Urban, not including the BBMP region, has emerged as the first district in Karnataka to fully vaccinate 100% of the target population against Covid-19.
The 10.3 lakh population has been affixed to double, according to data with the Ministry of Health and the welfare of the state family on Thursday morning.
However, in the first dose range, the district has exceeded its target and reached 129%, because many migrant workers, workers from Tamil Nadu and neighboring districts Kolar, BBMP and floating populations have taken vaccines in the district primary health centers.
The district has provided the first dose to 13.2 lakh people.
The challenge now is to cover nearly 3 lakh people who have taken the first shot in the district, with the second dose, said J Manjunath, deputy commissioner, Bengaluru Urban.
He added the target set based on the 2011 census and given that 10 years has passed, data may be inaccurate.
“Anyone can take the Covid vaccine anywhere.
Many work in our district but live in the BBMP area has taken their first dose here.
To cover the rest with the second dose, we will contact those who are in the list or check whether they are already Take the second photo, “he said, handling the media on Thursday.
As a sign of award, the district government turned several doctors as a Covid soldier on the occasion.
Recognizing the Covid-19 District Staff Work Staff who has worked without a holiday, Manjunath said the team played an important role in micro planning throughout vaccination drive since January 16.
“In the early days, there are doubts between the public to take Jab.
Some of the first take shots are health workers, including district health workers who encourage other people’s trust,” he said.
The district government took steps to create awareness to remove vaccine doubts, said officers.
DC added a second dose coverage of 100% it was possible because of collaboration with several organizations, including Biocon, one billion literacy, United Way, Lab Mylan, Narayana Health and Care India.
“To drive cellular vaccination in rural areas, Care India provides a vehicle,” the officer said.
Representative participation selected who is looking for vaccines for their jurisdiction also helps increase coverage, added DC.
“The response among the people is well wherever the vaccination center is near their home.
We also take vaccines to the public near their residence and work area.
The initiative of Har Ghar Dastak which starts from November 3 also helps in reaching the last miles,” officers said Health of Dr.
Sg Srinivas Regency.
Vaccination drive micro planning includes identifying important service sector units in the district industry bags and ensuring staff there are affixed.
“Mylan who produces remedy antivirus drugs is in our district and we ensure that all 1,050 employees are fully pasted.
Pharmaceutical company employees who produce drugs such as Dolo are also included in our outreach drive, to ensure that no one falls ill because Covid, because their work is very important for the country’s medical supply, “Manjunath said.
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