Manipal Hospitals, Vijayawada adds Sputnik V to its vaccination portfolio from today

Vijayawada, 16 July 2021: Manipal Hospitals, Vijayawada, will be providing the Sputnik V vaccine from today as part of its COVID-19 vaccination drive. The hospital will be administering the vaccine to around 250 people per day. The vaccination is priced at Rs.1,145/- for a single dose as per the Government’s tariff.

Speaking about the vaccine, Dr. Charan Tej Koyi, Medical Superintendent, Manipal Hospitals, said, “We are expanding our vaccination portfolio by adding Sputnik V vaccination to our drive. We have procured 2000 doses of the Sputnik V vaccine which will be available for the public between 9 am to 5 pm on all days of the week except Sunday. People can register for their vaccination slot through the Aarogyasetu app or www.cowin.com. Additionally, people can also walk in during the aforementioned time to get themselves vaccinated. We have taken measures to ensure stringent cold chain maintenance as per the required guidelines for the doses procured.”

Adding to this Dr. Sudhakar Kantipudi, Hospital Director, Manipal Hospitals, said, “We have always been at the forefront in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic and we are very happy to add Sputnik V vaccine to our vaccination portfolio, making us one of the very few hospitals to provide it in and around Vijayawada. We have been successfully conducting the drive for Covaxin and Covishield vaccines. We have administered 70,000 doses till date and aim to replicate the same success for the Sputnik V vaccine roll-out. I request all eligible people to come forward and get themselves vaccinated. Vaccination, along with wearing a mask, regular sanitization, and social distancing, is the only way to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. I request everyone coming forward for the vaccination to carry at least one proof of identification. The second dose should be taken after 21 days of the first dose.”

The first dose of the Sputnik V vaccine was received by Garapati Sai Pavan, a 40-year-old resident of Vijayawada. Speaking about the vaccination he said, “I am really happy getting my first dose administered today, and also being the first person to get the dose of Sputnik V vaccine. I thank Manipal Hospitals for conducting this vaccination drive and making sure that the vaccination is easily accessible to everyone. I request everyone to step up and get themselves and their family members vaccinated.”