Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (DV)

Mangaluru May 1: As coronavirus cases are spiking in the state and in the district in its second wave, and the government is making efforts to increase the beds in the hospitals in the city, mosques in Mangaluru are getting ready to set up corona care centers.

Already, the leaders of mosques have formed Mangaluru Masjid Association. Already, the association after discussing with the experts, as a precautionary measure, will set up the Covid-19 care centers. This is being done so that the people in the city, should not suffer, as the people are suffering in cities like Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi, and other places. The association discussed setting up a Covid-19 care center near Bunder, education institutions in Jeppinamogaru and Babbukatte and several other places. Arrangements have been made to take care of Covid-19 patients if proper infrastructure is available.

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The association representatives have met the district health officer Dr Kishore for permission and cooperation in this regard. However, a few organisations have come forward to administer free vaccines. It is being planned to administer the vaccine in mosques. As the officials have informed about the shortage of vaccines, the association has decided to materialize the plan in the upcoming days. The association is planning to enrol the names of people above 18 years to administer the vaccination. As there is no provision of blood donation after receiving jabs, the association has also planned to hold blood donation camps in mosques with the help of blood bank staff. The association also decided to approach the deputy commissioner for permission to hold blood donation camps and to invite donors for the same.

Along with Mangaluru Masjid Association, All India Muslim Development Council (AIMDC)-Masjid One Movement Chapter, will provide training and guidance. Already, the plan has been discussed with over 20 doctors. The arrangement is being made to avail oxygen. Ahmed Mohiuddin has been appointed as convenor of the association. Dr Jalaluddin, Dr Sameer, Dr Abdul Sammad, BM Mumthaz Ali Krishnapura, Zakariya Fervaz, and others are part of the association.