Pune: COVID19 Vaccination Drive Held At National Defence Academy
Pune, January 18, 2021: Amidst worrisome COVID-19 situation in many parts of the globe, the nation, racing against time, has embarked upon its most ambitious program of immunising its citizens against COVID-19.
Armed Forces have always been at the forefront of combating the enemy, be it rogue forces or microbes. In keeping with this tradition, National Defence Academy (NDA)– The Cradle of Military Leadership and its affiliated health care institution ‘Military Hospital, Khadakwasla’ commenced vaccination drive today for close to 205 Priority I subjects i.e. Health Care and Front Line Workers.
The event was flagged off by Lt Gen Asit Mistry, Commandant, National Defence Academy in a solemn manner, remembering sacrifices made by healthcare & frontline workers, while combating the scourge of this pandemic.
Speaking at the event, Lt Gen Asit Mistry applauded the yeoman contribution of ‘Trishakti Healers’ – The Military Hospital, Khadakwasla in helping the academy contain the spread of COVID-19 and continue with the training of Cadets, in accordance with the “new normal”.
He further added that this vaccination drive will subsequently address the populace in Khadakwasla & Girinagar Military Garrisons, duly prioritised as per organisational policy, including the most precious of all resources, 2000 odd NDA Cadets, the future leaders of Indian Armed Forces.
He said that the vaccine is safe & efficacious and exhorted all to be part of this national effort, marginalising those who are doubting the capability of our scientists and the rigorous scrutiny of our evaluatory mechanisms, prior to permitting such use.
