Vaccine equality will be ensured: Health Minister Veena George

PATHANAMTHITTA: Health Minister Veena George has said that vaccine equality will be ensured in the state. The minister's response came after Kerala Kaumudi reported yesterday that dear ones of politicians and lawmakers are being vaccinated and ordinary people are returning disappointed.

The minister said everyone faced the Covid second wave with vigil. Vaccination is very important to prevent the occurrence of the third wave. Vaccine drive will be conducted in such a way that everyone gets the vaccine. Vaccination will be carried out inclusively and to avoid congestion. The goal is to bring the TPR to zero. The Minister said that the role played by Asha workers in defense activities was huge.

There were widespread complaints that politicians and MPs were taking their close ones to the vaccination centres through spot registration. Failure to receive the second dose in time is also a matter of dispute at vaccination centers. This was reported by Kerala Kaumudi.