12 September 2024 : PIB Summary For UPSC
1. Release of the Report of the Expert Group Report on ‘Future Pandemic Preparedness – A Framework for Action’
(Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2053759 )
| Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health |
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Key Insights About The Report:
- Objective: NITI Aayog’s report, Future Pandemic Preparedness and Emergency Response—A Framework for Action, provides a blueprint for managing future pandemics and public health emergencies.
- WHO Warning: 75% of future public health threats are predicted to be zoonotic, necessitating robust preparedness.
- Key Learnings from COVID-19: The group studied national and global responses to COVID-19, identifying strengths and gaps.
- Crucial 100-Day Response: The report emphasises that the first 100 days of an outbreak are critical for effective management.
- Four Pillars of Recommendations:
- Governance, Legislation, Finance, and Management
- Data Management, Surveillance, and Predictive Warning Systems
- Research, Innovation, Manufacturing, Infrastructure, and Capacity Building
- Partnerships and Community Engagement
- Focus on Digital Tools: Digital systems used during COVID-19 for vaccination and data management were highlighted as key success areas.
| PYQ: Critically examine the role of WHO in providing global health security during the Covid-19 pandemic. (150 words/10m) (UPSC CSE (M) GS-2 2020) |
| Practice Question: Discuss the key components of India’s future pandemic preparedness framework. Also evaluate the role of governance, technology, and public-private partnerships in ensuring an effective response to future health crises. (250 words) (150 Words /10 marks) |
