IMA offers its 3L members, 1,750 branches to assist in Covid prog

New Delhi, Nov 29 : The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has offered its members and branches to assist in the rollout of Covid-19 immunisation programme when a vaccine is available.
Rajan Sharma, President of the apex body of private practitioners in India, informed IANS that it had proposed voluntary services of its three lakh members across the country to assist in the Covid-19 vaccination programme of the government.
“It’s a voluntary service to the nation, and none of our members would charge a single penny for their labour,” he stated.
Sharma said that the organisation is ready and well equipped with 1,750 local branches spread in almost every district of the country.
“Our presence is everywhere, even in the remote and hilly areas as well,” he said.
“An effective top to down command and control is in place with 28 state branches. Most of the members have a small team of nurses for their professional practice. A large number of small and medium hospitals and nursing homes in sub-district towns are run by IMA members. Such practitioners are available even in remote, hilly districts and areas not easily accessible,” he said.