Synopsis: The surge in Covid-19 cases coupled with a limited supply of vaccines warrants the adoption of an effective vaccine policy by the country. The policy should prioritize groups, address hesitancy and formulate a more equitable distribution plan. Background: The second wave of Covid-19 has shown that the virus is not going away in a short… Continue reading India Needs an Effective Vaccine Policy
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“Black Fungus” or Mucormycosis Declared an Epidemic by Rajasthan
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 What is Mucormycosis?4 What is Epidemic, Pandemic, and Endemic? What is the News? The Rajasthan government has declared Mucormycosis or black fungus as an epidemic and a notifiable disease. What is Mucormycosis? Firstly, Mucormycosis or Black Fungus is a rare fungal infection. A group of molds called mucormycetes is… Continue reading “Black Fungus” or Mucormycosis Declared an Epidemic by Rajasthan
Measures to Prevent Future Waves of Pandemic Disaster
Synopsis: India needs to enhance its surveillance system, vaccinate its population, and reprioritise healthcare services. It will prevent future waves of pandemics. What measures should be taken to prevent future waves of pandemic disaster? First, we need inputs of a strong surveillance system to identify or predict future waves. Identifying upcoming waves is very important in… Continue reading Measures to Prevent Future Waves of Pandemic Disaster
Role of ICMR in Facilitating Evidence-based Treatment
Synopsis: ICMR must assess evidence and provide specific recommendation on treatment. An Evidence-based Treatment will build public trust in the health care system. Background Drugs and therapies are being used for the Covid-19 treatment, without clear evidence. For instance, convalescent plasma therapy (CPT), Hydroxychloroquine, and the anti-parasitic drug, ivermectin. Evidence-based ICMR guidelines can control this… Continue reading Role of ICMR in Facilitating Evidence-based Treatment
Brain drain in the health sector – Explained, Pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 Status of brain drain in the health sector in India3 Reasons for brain drain in the health sector3.1 Push factors3.2 Pull factors4 Government measures to tackle the brain drain in the health sector5 Suggestions to reduce brain drain in the health sector5.1 National level practices:5.2 Global level changes6 Conclusion Introduction India is facing… Continue reading Brain drain in the health sector – Explained, Pointwise
“SAMVEDNA Helpline”- Tele Counselling of Children Impacted by Covid-19
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About SAMVEDNA:4 About National Commission for Protection of Child Rights(NCPCR) What is the News? Children impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic are being provided telecounseling through SAMVEDNA. About SAMVEDNA: Firstly, SAMVEDNA stands for Sensitizing Action on Mental Health Vulnerability through Emotional Development and Necessary Acceptance. Secondly, it is a toll-free… Continue reading “SAMVEDNA Helpline”- Tele Counselling of Children Impacted by Covid-19
Method to Estimate COVID-19 Deaths in India
Synopsis: Instead, of calculating the ‘excess’ death at the national level, Excess death calculated at the District level will provide a more accurate estimation of COVID-19 deaths in India. Background To understand the magnitude of the pandemic there is a need for estimating COVID-19 deaths globally and in India. The most commonly used approach is the… Continue reading Method to Estimate COVID-19 Deaths in India
No learning from the Spanish flu
Synopsis: The governments of several countries have failed to understand and foresee human behaviour. This is even after they have witnessed a pandemic like the Spanish Flu in the past. Introduction The Spanish Flu of 1918 was the most severe pandemic in history. It lasted for 2 years, in 3 waves, with 500 million people… Continue reading No learning from the Spanish flu
Kerala Model to tackle the Covid-19 Pandemic in India
Synopsis: The Kerala model provides a lot of lessons to the Center and the State governments to tackle the pandemic. Contents1 Introduction:2 Lockdown and prerequisites:3 Lessons from Kerala model to tackle the pandemic:4 Suggestions: Introduction: India at present is not only battling with Covid-19 cases but also battling with many associated issues. Such as floating dead… Continue reading Kerala Model to tackle the Covid-19 Pandemic in India
Centre releases “Covid-19 guidelines for rural areas”
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About the Covid-19 guidelines for rural areas:4 Other Key Covid-19 guidelines for rural areas: What is the News? The Central Government has released new guidelines in the wake of the spread of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) in rural areas. About the Covid-19 guidelines for rural areas: Three Tier Structure: The… Continue reading Centre releases “Covid-19 guidelines for rural areas”
