For the vaccination drive to be successful in the post pandemic, it is essential to do a long-term risk analysis of the various challenges that can arise in the vaccination. Discuss (200 Words)
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IAS Parliament 4 years
KEY POINTS
As India has successfully started its vaccination drive, with more than two million inoculated, there lies a promise of a better year ahead. Challenges
Trained manpower
· A large number of trained manpower will also be needed in the vaccination process, especially for the elderly.
· This will happen only with trained manpower is at hand.
Data, testing and tracing
· If the government is not forthcoming with accurate data, it will create obstacles during the vaccination process.
· Antigen tests need to be reported accurately so that an informed decision can be taken during vaccination.
· There should be an equally efficacious regime for the collection of data relating to adverse effects of the vaccines.
Storage and transport
· According to the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report from 2017, many States lack not just ultra-high cold storage facilities for vaccines but also have no deep freezers.
· The government needs to quickly ramp up the procurement of cold-chain storage systems.
Misinformation
· It is imperative that the government puts the data of all vaccine candidates on trial in India in public domain.
· Political leaders should vaccinate themselves on live television to inspire confidence.
Way Forward
· State governments have also established special task forces to figure out the logistical challenges in delivering the vaccines to the last mile.
yuvaraj 4 years
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IAS Parliament 4 years
Good attempt. Keep Writing.
