GHDS collaborates with MoH to administer Sputnik V vaccines

Scores of persons 40 years and older in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) turned up at the Anna Regina Kendra Mandir on Sunday to take their first dose of the Sputnik V vaccine.

Human Services and Social Security Minister and President of the Guyana Hundi Dharmic Sabha (GHDS) Dr Vindhya Persaud, who was present at the event, urged major stakeholders to play their part during the roll-out of the immunisation process.
Dr Persaud pointed out that the COVID-19 cases in Guyana are on the rise and as such, encouraged members of the public to take the vaccines with the aim of decreasing the number of active cases in the Region.
Dr Vindhiya also related that the GHDS is collaborating with the Health Ministry and the Region’s vaccination team to facilitate the outreach.
On Sunday, residents within the Region were happy to take their first dose of the Sputnik V vaccine.

One such person was Nandalall Motilall of Anna Regina, who related that he is very excited to take the jab since he wants to protect himself and his family from the deadly virus.
Motilall has encouraged his fellow Essequibians to come out and take the vaccine.
“I want to live a long and healthy life… So, the best reason why I wanted to be vaccinated is to protect myself and the people around me,” Primwattie Bansraj explained.
The second dose of the vaccine will be given 12 weeks after taking the first dose. The Sputnik V vaccine is a viral vector that is safe and effective at preventing COVID-19. A total of 200,000 of the vaccines were purchased by the Government of Guyana to the tune of US$4 million.
President Irfaan Ali has stated that there is no price tag on the lives of the citizenry and as such, the PPP/C Government will do everything in its power to keep them safe.
Meanwhile, those who take the vaccines are advised to wear their masks, practice social distancing, sanitise, and also avoid huge crowds.