CITF explains why it stopped engaging GPs, says may need them in future

Published: Aug 22, 2021 12:55 PM

The Covid-19 Immunisation Task Force (CITF) today said it would consider re-engaging general practitioners (GPs) after larger vaccination centres (PPVs) ended their operations.

Responding to reports and questions raised over the GPs exclusion from administering vaccines under the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme (NIP), CITF thanked the private doctors for their contributions so far.

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