New Delhi: On Wednesday, NITI Aayog released a crucial report, urgently providing a blueprint for a rapid response system in a public health emergency or pandemic.
The report, ‘Future Pandemic Preparedness and Emergency Response—A Framework for Action,’ was meticulously prepared by an Expert Group of seasoned professionals, constituted by the government think tank.
After the devastating global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which claimed over 7 million lives and more than half a million lives in India alone, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued a stark warning of more such health threats.
According to the WHO, 75 percent of future public health threats are likely to be zoonotic threats (which could be due to emerging, re-emerging, or new pathogens).
In view of this, the expert group in the report has provided a blueprint for the country to prepare for any future public health emergency or pandemic and have a rapid response system in place. The new report provides an action plan for a 100-day response to any outbreak or pandemic, the NITI Aayog said.
The report is comprehensive in its approach, outlining a detailed roadmap for preparedness and implementation. It indicates the steps on how the outbreak can be tracked, tested, treated and managed through a well-developed framework, providing a sense of reassurance about the thoroughness of the plan.
The report is a result of extensive consultations with over 60 experts and stakeholders, reflecting a collaborative effort to address the challenges posed by future public health crises. This should make the audience feel included and part of the solution.
The blueprint ranges “from examining the lessons learned and challenges faced during the Covid-19 pandemic to recommendations and a roadmap for governance and management of public health emergencies in the future.”
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