UGC : to University and colleges to contribute to Indias vaccination programme 2021

UGC : to University and colleges to contribute to Indias vaccination programme 2021

Admin Enggsolution | 2021-01-14
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UGC : to University  and colleges to contribute to Indias vaccination programme 2021 

UGC seeks proactive support and personal intervention of VCs and principals in keeping with demands of the Union health ministry

UGC secretary Prof Rajnish Jha wrote an official letter to all vice chancellors and principals, and emphasised on the important role universities have to play through their network and other platforms to support the smooth and successful rollout of the vaccination campaign.

A letter to the UGC by Union health secretary, Rajesh Bhushan, was also enclosed in the statement to the institution heads. According to it, the National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration for Covid-19 (NEGVAC) has recommended prioritisation keeping the vaccine’s limited stocks in mind during the initial phases. Healthcare workers, frontline workers, persons aged 50 years and above, and those below 50 years with comorbid conditions, are the priority groups.

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has sought the proactive support of universities and colleges for the successful implementation of India’s Covid-19 vaccination programme.

UGC secretary Prof Rajnish Jha wrote an official letter  to all vice chancellors and principals, and emphasised on the important role universities have to play through their network and other platforms to support the smooth and successful rollout of the vaccination campaign.

The letter also states that one of the prime challenges is to ensure that over 1.3 billion Indians receive factually correct and prompt information and updates on vaccine benefits and roll-out processes. There is also emphasis on building public confidence regarding its safety and addressing fears over any adverse effects, while continuing to stress on strict public adherence to Covid-appropriate behaviour. The ministry invited collaboration towards building an environment of universal vaccine acceptability and an effective communication action plan for its proactive dissemination at all levels. 

A vaccine roll-out of this scale is not possible without pro-active support of key stakeholders. Ministry of Education has collaborated with MoHFW as an equal partner hitherto and especially during the outbreak of COVID-19. I would request you to kindly support the campaign roll out with support from University Networks and Online talk platforms as well as leverage points of large footfalls,” the letter stated.

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