Chimbel PHC Medical Officer Dr Jude D’Souza speaks to a local leader on the need to persuade Indira Nagar residents on Covid vaccination. Also present are local panchas Mohini Narve and Rosy Uttikuri, and volunteer Ana Gracias. Captured by : Manuel Vaz
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Chimbel PHC Medical Officer Dr Jude D’Souza along with his staff, BLOs and local panchas hit the streets of Indira Nagar locality, on Tuesday, in a bid to persuade residents to get vaccinated against Covid.
Dr D’Souza met some local leaders and requested them to use their influence in persuading the residents on the need to take vaccine so that they get safety against Covid as and when the third wave hits the State.
“It is important to take the vaccine as it will provide safety to the residents during the third wave,” Dr D’Souza informed the leaders and urged them to spread the message among the residents.
Dr D’Souza also allayed the fears among residents when questioned about the safety of the vaccine. “The vaccine is totally safe,” he informed.
Meanwhile, Dr D’Souza has decided to conduct a vaccine awareness programme in the locality from Wednesday, with small groups of respective leaders, including religious, and also answer their questions to clear their doubts.
Chimbel panchas Mohini Narve and Rosy Uttukiri, volunteer Ana Gracias, BLOs Shabbir Ahmed, Ushakant Bandodkar and others were among those who accompanied Dr D’Souza.
