Pasay builds big vaccination center with SM
THE City Government of Pasay has partnered with shopping center chain SM to build one of the biggest vaccination centers in the Philippines.
Pasay Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano said the huge facility will feature a drive-through section to accommodate as many patients as possible.
Given the sheer size of the vaccination center, the city might need the help of medical workers from other cities to maximize its use, she added.
“Kaya nga po makikiusap ako sa ibang punong-lungsod na kung maaari ay pahiramin nila kami ng kanilang mga health personnel para sa ganoon ay mas marami ang mabakunahan natin kada araw,” Rubiano said.
She said the vaccination center will be open to everyone and will not just be for the exclusive use of local residents.
“Kahit sino po ay puwede rito magpabakuna para makatulong naman tayo sa kampanya ng pamahalaan na mabakunahan ang 70 porsiyento ng ating mga kababayan para makamit natin ang tinatawag na herd immunity,” the mayor explained.
Rubiano said the facility is designed to have sufficient space and fitted with air-conditioning system and TV sets for the public’s convenience while waiting for their turn to be vaccinated.
“Ginawa po talaga naming maluwag ang espasyo at may TV sets para hindi sila naiinip habang nag-aantay. Kaya naman po handang-handa na kami magbakuna at inaantay na lang naming dumating iyong maraming mga bakuna para sa ganoon ay doon natin gagawin ang vaccination sa ating malaking pasilidad.” the mayor said.
She also reported that the city is done vaccinating the first batch composed of medical health workers numbering 42,266, but the vaccination was halted for the past seven days as the next batch of vials has yet to arrive, even as they already started inoculating the elderly and people with comorbidities.
“Bagamat tapos na po kami sa ating mga health workers subalit nahinto po ang ating vaccination dahil walang supply at aabot pa lamang po sa 5,300 ang mga senior citizens na ating nabakunahan,” she noted.
Rubiano, however, vowed to immediately resume the vaccination once the supplies arrive this next week.
