The Head of the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) Asad Umar announced on Monday that the government has started registration for COVID-19 vaccination of citizens above 65. The vaccination drive for them will begin in March.

“Pleased to announce that registration for getting COVID vaccine is now open for all citizens 65 and above,” wrote the minister on Twitter.

Umar said those interested in getting themselves vaccinated can write down their CNIC number and send a message on 1166. 

“InshAllah vaccinations for this age group will start in March,” he added.

Pleased to announce that registration for getting covid vaccine is now open for all citizens 65 and above. Just write down ur CNIC number and send message on 1166. Inshallah vaccinations for this age group will start in march

— Asad Umar (@Asad_Umar) February 15, 2021

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Minister Taimur Jhagra praised the NCOC, SAPM on Health Dr Faisal Sultan and NCOC head Asad Umar for their efforts.

2. The NCOC, @Asad_Umar & @fslsltn have done a tremendous job of ensuring a smooth vaccine roll out across Pakistan. With vaccine also arriving in the private sector for those who can afford to pay, the next few months should see the vaccination campaign roll out in full swing.

— Taimur Saleem Khan Jhagra (@Jhagra) February 15, 2021