Bahawalpur, November 05, 2021 (PPI-OT):Faculty and students of the Islamia University of Bahawalpur have reiterated their commitment to make the university a covid-19 free university. A ceremony was held in the main auditorium for this purpose. Vice Chancellor Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob, Deputy Commissioner Bahawalpur Irfan Ali Kathia, Pro Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Naveed Akhtar, Chief Executive Officer District Health Authority Muhammad Iqbal Makwal and Focal Person Dr. Asif Naveed Ranjha, teachers and students were present on the occasion. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob Vice Chancellor said that vaccination of all teachers and students will be completed by the end of this month.
We made the Islamia University of Bahawalpur the first hepatitis free university in the world and now we will also get rid of the covid-19 epidemic. Deputy Commissioner Bahawalpur Irfan Ali Kathia is cooperating with the university beyond his responsibilities. The cooperation of the District Health Authority is also noteworthy. We all have a responsibility to complete our vaccinations and today’s message should reach 46,000 families through students. We stand with you until the last university student is vaccinated. More than 6000 vaccines will be provided to the university in a day.
He said that NADRA counter for covid-19 Certificate will be set up in the university and when Islamia University Bahawalpur becomes covid-19 Free University, we will hold a big celebration with students. Chief Executive Officer District Health Muhammad Iqbal Makwal said that Islamia University Bahawalpur would become the first covid-19 Free University in the country. Focal Person Dr. Asif Naveed Ranjha said that at present 70% students of Islamia University Bahawalpur and more than 90% teachers and staff have been vaccinated.
Data is being compiled in this regard and data of 20,000 people has been collected. According to the vision of the Vice Chancellor and with the cooperation of the district administration, 100% target of vaccination will be achieved in the next few weeks. Chief Medical Officer Dr. Usman Cheema said that all types of covid-19 vaccines are available at the University Health Center in collaboration with the District Health Administration.
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