Question 18GS2GS2

How effective has India been in enhancing immunization coverage over the years? What challenges continue to affect immunization efforts in the country? (Answer in 250 words)

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Mission Indradhanush has been the central theme of the success story of India's immunization plan.

LoG/PQDS vaccination -> Setting up awareness about New Communicable disease -> Infant mortality [82/1000].

Further effectiveness:

1Rear step vaccine drive

2Taking immunization to the rural background

3Eradication of few diseases - small pox, Polio etc

4Increased courage of neglected medical diseases

5Coming up with BCG vaccine for TB under Nikshay mission

However still remain few challenges:

1Virulence of new disease - Changing strains of covid-19

259% women still suffer from anaemia

3Major focus on immunization, not on hygiene and sanitation

4Shortage of ASHA workers due to low honorarium

5Increasing burden of non-communicable disease - Tuberculosis; Diabetes 3 highest patents

6Impact of climate change on health of children; E.g., and target cause of death - WHO

Way forward:

Streaming national health policy

Strengthening PHC framework

Increasing vaccination coverage, elderly, youth

Increasing spending [2.1% -> 4.1%]

This can ensure the goal of SDG-3 - Good health.

3Eradication of few diseases - small pox, Polio etc

4Increased courage of neglected medical diseases

5Coming up with BCG vaccine for TB under Nikshay mission

However still remain few challenges:

1Virulence of new disease - Changing strains of covid-19

259% women still suffer from anaemia

3Major focus on immunization, not on hygiene and sanitation

4Shortage of ASHA workers due to low honorarium

5Increasing burden of non-communicable disease - Tuberculosis; Diabetes 3 highest patients

6Impact of climate change on health of children; E.g., and target cause of death - WHO

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Flowchart showing 'way forward' with branches to: Streaming national health policy, Strengthening PHC framework, Increasing vaccination coverage elderly youth, Increasing spending (2.1% -> 4.1%), Adhering to Alma Ata declaration

Comprehensive coverage of effectiveness measures
Clearly identifies multiple challenges
Provides structured way forward with specific targets
Links to SDG-3

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Topper

ARYAN KUMAR SINGH

AIR 1042929

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Social Sector Services - Health, Education, Human Resources

Health

Immunization and Public Health

Writing Stats

268

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