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Foot soldiers of the war against the pandemic, the women workforce have been toiling hard to ensure the safety and health of people under their care
On March 27, 2020, when the country was in lockdown, Saira Beegum went into labour. Subhakumari S, an Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) worker from Chavara in Kollam, stepped in to make arrangements for a safe delivery. As Shahina Bilal turns one, Subha is as excited as her parents, Bilal and Saira, migrant labourers (called ‘guest labourers’ in Kerala) from Assam. With 486 houses under her purview Subha had her work cut out during the pandemic.
Kerala ministers attend Covid vaccination drive
By IANS |
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Sat, Jan 16 2021 13:57 IST |
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Kerala Covid vaccination second dry run at 46 centres on Friday. Image Source: IANS News
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 16 : The Covid vaccination programme commenced in Kerala on Saturday with state Health Minister K.K. Shailaja taking part in the drive at Kannur while state Tourism Minister Kadakampally Surendran attended a vaccination programme at Thiruvananthapuram.
At Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala Medical Education Director Ramla Beevi received the first vaccine shot at Thiruvananthapuram Medical College.
Beevi while speaking to IANS after receiving the vaccination shot and the mandatory half-an-hour observation time said, It s a great moment. I salute all the health workers for their dedication and hard work to fight against the deadly Covid-19 pandemic, and not even going to their homes during the peak days of the infection. As far as the vaccine is co