Federal government funds Regina program to provide COVID-19 vaccines to newcomers | 24CA News
The Regina Open Door Society (RODS) runs a program that gives assets for newcomers and refugees corresponding to COVID-19 vaccinations. Transitioning to a brand new place, many newcomers and refugees face obstacles corresponding to language limitations and the RODS initiative goals to permit them to reap the benefits of what’s supplied to them.
A current funding announcement from the federal authorities will assist the RODS program in its mission to supply multilingual vaccine info on the native stage.
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“The Immunization Partnership Fund (IPF) supports initiatives that help individuals make informed decisions about vaccination and their health,” stated Dan Vandal, minister of northern affairs, PrairiesCan and CanNor and member of Parliament for Saint Boniface – Saint-Vital.
“The Regina Open Door Society provides valuable vaccine information, supporting vaccine confidence amongst newcomers through a range of strategies deployed across Regina.”
On Monday, the federal authorities introduced $149,940 in funding to RODS to assist its challenge COVID-19 Vaccine, Immunization Awareness and Uptake for Newcomers. The RODS communications supervisor stated they’re grateful and blissful that they may have the ability to enhance entry to this a part of well being look after refugees and newcomers with the funding.
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“It’s very important to be able to provide access to vaccines, not only making sure that people know where in the city people can access COVID-19 vaccines, but if a newcomer just moved to Regina and might not be familiar with transportation or have access to transportation or may need interpreters,” stated Victoria Flores. “Also, our clinics, we can make sure that those things are available, but also make sure that we can provide information about the COVID-19 vaccines.”
The RODS holds vaccination clinics on the primary of each month and gives COVID-19 vaccination info classes. Those who want to take part within the clinics and knowledge classes can go to the RODS web site.
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