Govt sanctions Rs 15000 cr for COVID-19 Emergency response

News: The Centre has sanctioned 15 thousand crore rupees for India COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health System Preparedness Package.

Facts:

• The funds sanctioned will be utilized for immediate COVID-19 Emergency Response (amount of Rs.7774 crores) and rest for medium-term support (1-4 years).
• Objectives:
  • Development of diagnostics and COVID-19 dedicated treatment facilities, 
  • centralized procurement of essential medical equipment and drugs required for treatment of infected patients, 
  •  strengthen and build resilient National and State health systems to support prevention and preparedness for future disease outbreaks, 
  • setting up of laboratories and improve surveillance activities, 
  • biosecurity preparedness, 
  • pandemic research and conduct risk communication activities. 
• Implementing Agency: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.