Kupwara May 04:(KNS) COVID Vaccination Registration Camps have been kick-started in Kalaroos Block from *04 May 2021 to 19 May 2021 by Humdard-E-Kupwara Batallion* in conjunction with *PHC and CSC Kalaroos*. 

The drive is *aimed at providing a platform* in each village wherein all eligible residents above 45 years can come and *register themselves and book the appointment for vaccination*. It was learnt during the regular interaction with the AWAM that there are apprehensions in the locals about COVID Vaccination which had resulted in very *low turnout for vaccination* in Kalaroos Block. 

In order to clear all apprehensions and ensure COVID vaccination for maximum people, Humdard-E-Kupwara Battalion in conjunction with PHC Kalaroos and CSC decided to organise a Vaccination Registration Drive in each village so as to enable maximum people getting the registration done for vaccination. 

Today it was organised in Kalaroos A Panchayat Block where camp was held in *HSS School, Kalaroos. *Dr Wali Mohd from PHC Kalaroos was also present and made people aware about benefits of vaccination and clarified their doubts. During the camp strict adherence to COVID protocols was ensured. 

This joint effort certainly yielded the desired results as on its first day, total of 95 people booked their appointments. The drive will continue till 19 May 2021 and will cover all the villages in Kalaroos Block. 

The noble efforts of Humdard-E-Kupwara Batallion and PHC Kalaroos were widely appreciated by AWAM and *local administration including the medical authorities. (KNS)