KARACHI: A spokesman for Health Department, Government of Sindh, said Thursday that on the directives of Sindh Minister for Health and Population Welfare Dr Azra Pachuho, all Pakistanis with 18 and above years of age and holding CNIC, student visa, Iqama or work permit, can get vaccinated from any Covid Vaccination Center operational 24/7 from Friday, 21st May, 2021 near them.
The spokesman added that there had been a country wide decision to register all those who hold valid work and student visas abroad as many countries required proof of vaccination upon entry. “Those who are above 18, hold passports and have a visa for work or study abroad can now register to get vaccinated at any CVC near them,” the spokesman said and added that as the vaccination drive picked up momentum, the Sindh health department was ensuring that the vaccination process was easily accessible to all. For this reason, the vaccination center at Expo Karachi was open for 24/7.
He said that this would enable all those who were unable to get vaccinated during business hours to get inoculated against Covid-19. The spokesman urged all staff and general practitioners at private hospitals to get vaccinated as soon as possible. “Refusal to do so puts the community at large at risk and will result in strict administrative action,” the spokesman concluded.