MIRI – The Defence Ministry and Sarawak authorities are working out plans to facilitate Covid-19 vaccination in remote regions using the combat medic system.
Defence Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob held a meeting with Sarawak Chief Minister Datuk Abang Johari Openg and several state ministers today in Kuching.
They discussed proposals on ways to implement this vaccination method in the hinterland of Malaysia’s largest state.
The Chief Minister’s Office said in a press statement that Putrajaya wants to help Sarawak achieve its aim of getting at least 80% of its population vaccinated by the end of August.
“The combat medic approach is seen as the best method in very remote localities.
“The method will accelerate the pace of vaccination throughout the state,” it said.
Sarawak is one of the states with the highest infection and fatality rates now. – The Vibes, June 19, 2021
