Authorities in an Indian city have organised a special drive-through vaccination camp for disabled people in a bid to address low vaccination rates, especially among more vulnerable members of society.
Organisers of the weekend campaign in Ahmedabad, the biggest city in Gujarat state, aim to vaccinate 500 disabled people, who often struggle to book slots and get access to vaccination centres.
"The vaccination process is now more convenient," said Mahendra Chudasma, a 45-year-old man who is visually impaired.Despite being a major producer of coronavirus vaccines, India faces a huge task in inoculating its 1.3 billion people, partly due to the logistical difficulties of reaching remote areas and also scepticism about the shots.
Some people have struggled to use a government-mandated smartphone app required to register for shots, he added. India was hit hard by a surge of coronavirus infections in April and May but there are signs the worst could be over.
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