Leh, Jan. 02: A mock drill for Covid-19 vaccination was conducted at Ladakh Heart Foundation Leh. The same drive is being held across the country today. The mock drill was conducted in the presence of Commissioner Secretary Rigzin Samphel and Deputy Commissioner Leh Sachin Kumar Vaishya. Medical Superintendent SNM Hospital Leh Dr. Norzin Angmo, Chief Medical Officer Leh Dr. Motup Dorjey, District Immunization Officer Dr. Tashi Namgyal, Dy. Chief Medical Officer Leh Dr. Manzoor Ahmed, concerned doctors, and medical staff were also present.
Briefing the media, Comm./Secy Rigzin Samphel shared that frontline workers would be vaccinated on a priority basis. He said that the preparation for the vaccination drive had started last month and micro-level planning is in the process for its smooth functioning. He also mentioned that the mock drill would be conducted at three places in Leh district – Thiksay, Chuchot, and Ladakh Heart Foundation.
Around 5000 healthcare workers of UT Ladakh will be vaccinated at the District Hospitals, Sub-District, Community Health Centers, and Primary Health Centers in Ladakh. He further stated that the UT Administration would attempt about 100 vaccines per day per vaccinator.
Meanwhile, speaking on the concerns of the medical staff, Deputy Commissioner Leh Sachin Kumar Vaishya assured that issues concerning electricity being faced by the staff at the Ladakh Heart Foundation Hospital would soon be resolved.
Earlier, DIO Dr. Tashi Namgyal gave a detailed tour of the mock drill that included a physical and digital verification process, a waiting area, and an observation room. He briefed Comm./Secy Samphel about the requirement of a photo identity with the date of birth (DOB) for the verification process. It was stated that the Adhaar card will not be valid for the verification purpose.
