How to get Covid-19 Vaccine in Pakistan
The (NCOC) National Command & Operation Centre that is working as the nerve centre to combat the ongoing covid-19 pandemic for the government has generate an inclusive plan for COVID-19 vaccine in Pakistan. After the accessibility of vaccine in the country the major issue that is faced by the government is to supply it equally among the citizens.
This eight step procedure is designed that will make the supply of vaccination much more efficient and transparent. According to the statement issued by the NCOC, the vaccination plan was created as per the Global Health Guidelines following discussion with all the provinces and major stakeholders.
Various (AVC) Adult Vaccination Centers & management cells have also been organized to initiate the Coronavirus vaccination supply n Pakistan. All the centers will be controlled by the (NVACC) National Vaccination and Administration Control Cell.
Moreover as the online facilities are available nowadays in all the walks of life, so an online portal has been developed for the right supply of vaccination all across Pakistan. This online portal named as National Immunisation Management System (NIMS). This portal will be controlled by the NCOC.
As per the statement of NCOC, here is the eight step procedure to get the vaccination on Pakistan.
Registration:
In first step, you would be register yourself for covid-19 vaccine
Receive Information Details about Specified AVC
After the verification of your given information, you will get an SMS having your assigned AVC (Adult Vaccination Centre) in accordance with the permanent address on your CNIC along with a PIN Code.
To Change AVC Visit NIMS Portal
If the Adult Verification Centre is situated away from you town or tehsil, You can change it by selectiong your desired AVC through the SMS on 1166 OR by visiting NIMS portal. However, You must be change it within 5 days of your first SMS.
Fix an Appointment
When the vaccination will be available on your designated AVC then you will receive an SMS.
Visit the AVC Specified AVC
You must visit your specified OR chosen AVC on scheduled time and date along with your original CNIC &PIN code.
Verification:
The staff at the specified AVC will verify your CNIC & PIN Code.
Vaccination:
After the verification of your details you will be vaccinated. You will receive the confirmation SMS on your registered phone number OR NIMS portal. The Staff will observe you for 30 minutes after inoculation.
Data Sharing:
You data will be shared by AVC to provincial, district and federal health care departments to operate a real time dashboard.
APPROVED COVID-19 VACCINES IN PAKISTAN
Following are three vaccines approved by the government of Pakistan.
Moreover Pakistan is also trying to produce its own vaccination to tackle this pandemic. It is worth making that this inoculation will given to public or private sector employees free of charge.