FROM 21 Jun 2021 TO 01 Jan 1970
The long wait for the COVID-19 vaccine
has ended with the arrival of the first batch of COVISHEILD vaccines to Father
Muller Medical College Hospital late afternoon on 17 June 2021. The weapon
against the pandemic was brought by air through the Pune-Mumbai-Delhi-Mangalore
flight. The vaccine was delivered to the Father Muller Medical College Hospital
maintaining the strict cold chain required.
Many inquiries by patrons, well-wishers, the public and patients of the hospital have been answered on the arrival of the
vaccine. The Father Muller COVID Helpline (0824 2238341, 8277039528) number has
been buzzing for a month with the request for vaccines. Those who had taken
their first dose wanted to take their second dose at Father Muller. Heeding to these
requests and as a service to the nation, the procurement of the vaccine by the
management was hastened.
Fr Rudolph D'Sa the administrator of the
hospital was glad to receive the consignment and thus declared that the vaccine
drive will begin for the general public from Monday, 21 June 2021 between
9 am - 3 pm. Fr Ajith Menezes (Administrator of the Medical College) captaining the
vaccination committee, was abuzz with the logistical arrangement and overseeing
the comfort and ease of the public, said that the vaccination drive would be
carried out in the Father Muller Convention Center.
The vaccination site is a fully
air-conditioned wide area having all the necessary pandemic protocol in place.
10 registration counters will be set for faster processing and ease. Waiting
areas and emergency facilities have also been arranged. An ample parking
facility is available in the convention centre. The convention center has lift
facilities for easy movement. Entrance for those seeking to be vaccinated will
be through the Pumpwell gate.
Deputy Medical Superintendent Dr Kishan
Shetty, in charge of the vaccine drive, thanked the management and the Serum Institute,
Pune for their timely assistance.
Keeping in mind the necessity of the
vaccine and the situation of the public the management has unanimously decided
that the vaccine would be priced per dose at Rs. 750/-. Vaccines are available
for ages 18 and above.
The Father Muller Charitable
Institutions motto of "Heal and Comfort"
and it vaccine campaign "Thank you for lending a hand to build a safer,
Healthier India" is in line with its 140 years of healing heritage.
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and ask for assistance on the same. Father Muller Medical College Hospital -
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