Patna: In symbolic surrender, the state government on Monday received the first stage of cold chain equipment (CCE) obtained by UNICEF as part of the assistance of the Japanese government to the encouragement of Covid-19 vaccination throughout India.
The first tranche consists of around 20,000 vaccine operators.
Health Minister Mangal Pandey received this vaccine operator from representative representative representative of India Yasumasa Kimura.
“The state government is committed to combat Covid-19 and do all efforts to meet the six-crore vaccination target in six months.
CCE will increase the capacity of state vaccination,” Pandey said.
The Government of Bihar will receive one freezh free vaccine operator, two walk-in coolers, three Walk-in freezers, 20 repair equipment and maintenance of cold chain equipment and frozen tags (vaccine prevention monitoring devices) as part of the total US $ 9 assistance 3 million was announced by the Japanese government to support the Indian response to the Covid pandemic.
Satoshi Suzuki, extraordinary ambassador and plenipotentiary from Japan to India, who almost attended, “I want to express my sincere hope that our joint efforts in the health sector will help overcome the powerful impact caused by Covid-19 pandemics and.
Will function To enhance our relationship with a greater height.
“Almost present at the event, UNICEF India’s representative Dr.
Yasmin Ali Haque appreciated this step and said,” Generous support from the Japanese government to India through UNICEF was present at the right time when the country moving quickly to vaccinating the population, especially the most vulnerable, against Covid-19.
With more than 81 crore doses that have been given throughout India, Covid-19 vaccination will help in restoring normal conditions and returning critical services in this country.
“Ministry of Health Additional State Secretary of Pratyaya Amrit Head, Head of Bihar Unicef ​​Nafisa Binti Shafique and Officials Another senior from the Ministry of Health was present at the event on Patna.