Special Mass Inoculation - Seems like govt moving without plan: GM Quader
The chaotic unfolding of the mass vaccination programme is making it clear that the government is progressing without any plan, alleged Jatiya Party chairperson and deputy leader of the opposition GM Quader.
"This programme is slowly turning out to be a boomerang that could lead to even greater spread of the virus due to the failure to maintain health guidelines at the centres," he said in a statement yesterday.
"Uncertainty, chaos, and lack of coordination are so visible that it is causing anxiety and panic among people."
According to media reports, the vaccination programme is turning out to be a disaster, as there is no physical distance at the centres, he said. In addition, allegations of nepotism and corruption are rife, which should be investigated immediately, GM Quader stated.
Yet, as the rise in Covid cases and deaths show no signs of abating, the only way to tackle the pandemic is to continue the mass vaccination programme in a planned and proper way, he said.
The JP chief rued how vaccine-seekers, especially the older demographic, are having to stand in long queues, get burned in the sun, drenched in the rain, and sit through other forms of harassment for their doses. What's worse, even after all this, many are returning home without getting their jabs.
On the other hand, the programme is under increasing risk of failure due to the inadequacy of vaccines, which is another cause of frustration for people, GM Quader said.
The JP chair said at least 27 crore doses of vaccine will be required to cover the 17 crore people of the country. In order to continue the programme, the government needs to secure more vaccines in an urgent basis.
"Every day, ministers are assuring people about purchasing the required number of jabs. But with no progress made, these empty words are only keeping people in the dark."
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