Governor Of South Sulawesi Inaugurates The Declaration Of COVID-19 Vaccination In Bantaeng

The Governor of South Sulawesi, Nurdin Abdullah launched a vaccination program at the Prof. Anwar Makkatutu Bantaeng Hospital (DOK. Pemprov of South Sulawesi)

BANTAENG - The Governor of South Sulawesi, Nurdin Abdullah, has launched a vaccination program at the Prof. Anwar Makkatutu Bantaeng Regional Hospital.

"What is expected from each regional hospital in each region to optimize the delivery of vaccines. Today we come to launch the first vaccine here. And followed by 24 other districts / cities," said Nurdin Abdullah as quoted from the statement from the South Sulawesi Provincial Government, Tuesday , February 2.

According to him, the COVID-19 vaccine is a solution to protect health workers as the frontline for handling Covid-19. Likewise the TNI-Polri.

"So that we focus on giving vaccines to our friends. We target complete February. From yesterday we also launched a mass vaccine at Unhas. Every day Unhas can vaccinate 2,000 people. Our hope is that by the end of February it will be finished, continued by the general public," he said .

"The governor has already vaccinated. In fact, we are confident that we will continue to be in shape. But health protocols must be the main thing," added Nurdin, who is familiarly called Prof. NA.

Meanwhile, General Director, Prof. Makkatutu, the Sultan appreciated the governor for setting an example to be willing to be vaccinated.

"The presence of the Governor is a momentum to convey to the public that the Governor has been vaccinated. Especially in Bantaeng district. Especially the health workers, a very good example from the Governor that he cares for," he said.

"In Bantaeng, especially for health workers, we start with the doctors in this hospital. It becomes an example for other health workers to the community in Bantaeng, "he continued.

On the day of the declaration, a number of officials were also vaccinated. 400 health workers in this hospital are served for the next 1 week.