National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Wednesday approved a booster shot of Covid-19 vaccines for healthcare workers, those aged over 50 years, and immunocompromised people.
A meeting of the NCOC, chaired by Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives and NCOC chief Asad Umar, announced to have launched a special vaccination drive in the country from today, December 1.
The NCOC said that the vaccination teams will remain present at public places to ensure the vaccination of each and every individual.
“People will be vaccinated on the spot if found unvaccinated,” it said.
Provincial health ministers and chief secretaries gave presentations during the meeting, highlighting initiatives taken to boost the vaccination campaign, improve testing numbers and establish call centres.
“All provinces will start vaccination outreach campaigns immediately to [achieve] the vaccination targets,” the statement added.
The forum instructed the provincial representatives to focus on the spread of the new variant, Omicron.
