ICDHI for global weather station to monitor health emergencies

The report, which highlights the pandemic through two major sections --global and national response-- highlighted the need for a strong global 'weather station' to monitor emerging health emergencies well in advance

Hyderabad: In view of the ongoing pandemic situation, the Independent Commission on Development and Health in India (ICDHI) has come out with a report “Covid-19 Global and National Response: Lessons for the Future” that addresses the evolving health, economic and societal crisis due to Covid-19.

The report, which highlights the pandemic through two major sections –global and national response– highlighted the need for a strong global ‘weather station’ to monitor emerging health emergencies well in advance.

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Globally coordinated mechanisms such as early warning systems and common protocols for travel and border control restrictions and global frameworks for emergency preparedness were called for. The report stressed on strengthening key government organisations.

There should be optimal utilisation of Disaster Management Framework, revitalising the role and responsibilities of NCDC for disease control and management effectively as well as strengthening of the Central, State and District Surveillance Units.

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