BAGAN SERAI: The Health Ministry will maintain the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme for Children (PICKids) once more if there are special requests, says Deputy Minister Datuk Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali.
He stated the transfer was to allow these residing within the rural areas to get free vaccinations after the programme ended on May 31.
“If there’s a special request, we’ll maintain it at the side of the National Immunisation Week in Sabah, particularly for many who haven’t reached the age of 5 and others who haven’t obtained the Covid-19 vaccine,” he instructed a press convention after officiating an archery competitors at Bandar Lembah Beriah public discipline right here on Saturday (June 18).
PICKids which began in February this 12 months for youngsters aged 5 to 12 years, ended on May 31.
Elaborating, Dr Noor Azmi stated these may register by way of the MySejahtera utility to get an appointment for his or her vaccination.
“We are giving this chance to these residing in distant areas, comparable to in Sabah, who face Internet issues and have difficulties getting their vaccination when the programme was not held,” he stated.
He stated the Village Committee may assist by gathering the small print of the residents concerned and discussing with the state Health Department director on organising a programme.
Dr Noor Azmi stated the general public may additionally get their vaccination in any respect well being clinics within the nation through the National Immunisation Week to be held for 5 days from June 20 to 24.
“I pray and hope that oldsters will take this chance to convey their youngsters to get their vaccination to maintain them protected from Covid-19,” he stated.- Bernama
