Kupwara: To reach out to its’ veterans and their dependents, Army carried out a vaccination drive for the people in Rangwar and Badi Bhaik villages of Chowkibal area.
The villages are around 30 Kms from Kupwara headquarters.
In combating this deadly virus, vaccine is a potent weapon and as of now all adults above 18 years should get vaccinated to fight against the pandemic, which significantly reduces the spread of virus, said army in a statement.
168 military hospital and SDH Kupwara in collaboration with Thunderbolt Gunners worked on the data of eligible people for over a week and reached out to them both telephonically and on ground to spread awareness and invited them for vaccination today, the statement reads.
Almost 113 people turned out for this drive which comprised of 72 male and 41 female.
Alongwith with vaccination, a medical camp was also conducted for them with distribution of free medicines. Cases of major ailments were noted for consultancy in future by the doctors.
Sarpanch Chowkibal and all villagers thanked VAJR DIVISION and the team of doctors on foot of 168 military hospital and SDH Kupwara for the efforts taken by the medical team to reach to them, it reads further.
