Shopian, January 27: To combat the deadly Covid-19 pandemic, the Department of Indian System of Medicines (AYUSH), Shopian continued organizing various camps from January 18 to January 27 to distribute free Immunity booster medicines among beneficiaries of villages Sedow, Reshnagri, Wachi, Kapran, Batapora, Turkwangam, Dachoo, Block Shopian and block Zainapora.
On the occasion, Dr. Ishrat Ahmad Hakeem, district Nodal Officer Ayush Unit DH Shopian said that in order to combat COVID pandemic, boosting of immunity can play a vital role and requested the public to follow proper SOPs of COVID. He urged the people to avoid mass gatherings and make effective use of hand sanitizers and face masks.
During the camps, 1167 immunity booster medicine kits were distributed to local people of these areas.
The purpose of these camps is to promote awareness among the people of the district regarding hygiene and protection from Covid-19 infection.