Media Release
Mangaluru, Jun 18: The long wait for the Covid-19 vaccine has ended with the arrival of the first batch of COVISHEILD vaccines to Father Muller Medical College Hospital late afternoon on June 17.
The weapon against the pandemic was brought by air through the Pune-Mumbai-Delhi-Mangaluru flight. The vaccine was delivered to the Father Muller Medical College Hospital maintaining the strict cold chain required.
Many enquiries by patrons, well-wishers, the public and patients of the hospital were answered on the arrival of the vaccine. The Father Muller COVID helpline (0824 2238341, 8277039528) number buzzed for a month with the request for vaccines. Those who had taken their first dose wanted to take their second dose at Father Muller. Heeding to these requests and as a service to the nation, the procurement of the vaccine by the management was hastened.
Fr Rudolph D’Sa, the administrator of the hospital was glad to receive the consignment and thus declared that the vaccine drive will begin for the general public from Monday June 21 between 9 am and 3 pm.
Fr Ajith Menezes, the administrator of the medical college captaining the vaccination committee was abuzz with the logistical arrangement and overseeing the comfort and ease of the public. He said that the vaccination drive would be carried out at the Father Muller Convention Centre.
The vaccination site is a fully air-conditioned wide area having all the necessary pandemic protocols in place. 10 registration counters will be set for faster processing and ease. Waiting area and emergency facilities have also been arranged. An ample parking facility is available in the convention centre. The convention centre has lift facilities for easy movement. Entrance for those seeking to be vaccinated will be through the Pumpwell gate.
Deputy medical superintendent Dr Kishan Shetty, in charge of the vaccine drive thanked the management and the Serum Institute of Pune for their timely assistance.
Keeping in mind the necessity of the vaccine and the situation of the public the management has unanimously decided that the vaccine would be priced per dose at Rs 750. Vaccines are available for ages 18 and above.
The Father Muller Charitable Institutions motto of 'Heal and Comfort' and its vaccine campaign 'Thank you for lending a hand to build a safer, Healthier India' is in line with its 140 years of healing heritage.
Enrol yourself in the COWIN app or come to the hospital and ask for assistance on the same. Father Muller Medical College Hospital, the one-stop for all your healthcare needs.