MP, Ladakh, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal reviewed the progress of COVID-19 preparedness, vaccination drive and other healthcare facilities being provided to patients at Community Health Centre, Padum on May 27.

Block Medical Officer (BMO), Zanskar, Dr. Stanzin Namgyal informed that 100 percent vaccination has been covered in case of the beneficiaries above 60 years while 80 percent progress has been achieved in terms of vaccination of the above 45 years of population. He further informed that vaccination in case of the 18 to 45 years of age population is presently going on in the Sub Division. 

MP also inquired about the ongoing works on the construction of the operation theatre and oxygen plant at the CHC. He assured that the ongoing works of oxygen plant building will be completed within one month's time.

Meanwhile, MP inspected the ongoing renovation works of Padum Khar (Padum Monastery) being executed by the Rural Development Department Zanskar. He instructed the concerned officers to ensure completion of the renovation works within the stipulated timeline while also taking due care of the quality and quantity parameters in the execution of works. 

Later, MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal also chaired a meeting of the sub-divisional officers appointed for COVID-19 mitigation duties. He stressed them to ensure strict implementation of all SOPs and guidelines issued by the authorities from time to time including foolproof screening of all inbound passengers, proper adherence of COVID Appropriate Behaviors and other necessary measures so as to contain the spread of Coronavirus in the Sub Division.