Pune: 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 COVID19.
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 – The Cradle of Military Leadership & its affiliated health care institution ‘Military Hospital, Khadakwasla’ commenced vaccination drive on 18 Jan 2021 for close to 205 Priority I subjects i.e. Health Care & Front Line Workers.
IN INSAT Lt Gen Asit Mistry AVSM,SM,VSM, Commandant NDA with medical team
The event was flagged off by Lt Gen Asit Mistry, AVSM, SM, VSM, 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 training of Cadets, in accordance with the “new normal”.
Lt Gen Asit Mistry, AVSM,SM,VSM with Col Apoorv Dixit,CO MH Khadakwasla and his Medical team (1)
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.