SECUNDERABAD: While multiple residential pockets under neighbouring GHMC limits have recorded 100% vaccination, those under the Secunderabad Cantonment Board (SCB) are lagging behind. So far, at least three or four GHMC colonies — including Uttam Nagar in Malkajgiri GHMC circle and Vijayapuri Colony (Tarnaka) in Secunderabad GHMC circle — have achieved cent percentage vaccine coverage. In comparison, not a single colony under SCB has managed to do so.
SCB officials blame it on shortage of vaccines and inordinate delay in vials being allotted to its centres. “Also there is still a lot of hesitancy among people...Even though we have opened enough centres, the footfall isn’t very impressive,” said an SCB official. The board has about 300 colonies under its limits, with a population of 3.89 lakh. Officials say they have opened as many as 10 centres for people to take the vaccine.
Meanwhile, Uttam Nagar residents are elated over the commendation certificate for 100% vaccination. “There are over 1,400 households here and every resident, including 18 years and above, have taken the shots,” said former general secretary of of Uttam Nagar Colony RWA, K Raghavendra Rao. Similarly, RWAs of Vijayapuri Colony and Bathukammakunta Colony in Mettuguda too were appreciated for getting all residents vaccinated.
