A global pandemic treaty will enhance a global pandemic preparedness for future health emergencies. Discuss (200 Words)
Refer - The Hindu
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IAS Parliament 3 years
KEY POINTS
· Health-care systems have been stretched beyond their capacity and gross health inequity has been observed in the distribution of vaccines, diagnostics, and therapeutics across the world.
· The monopolies held by pharma majors such as Pfizer, BioNTech, and Moderna created at least nine new billionaires.
· As of March 2022, only 3% of people in low-income countries had been vaccinated with at least one dose, compared to 60.18% in high-income countries.
· India’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and reinstating global equity by leveraging its own potential has set an example to legislators worldwide.
· India was unfettered in its resolve to continue the shipment of vaccines and other diagnostics even when it was experiencing a vaccine shortage for domestic use.
· In the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen a multitude of initiatives to address the pandemic and to do better in the future such as the Vaccine Alliance.
· Further, it should mobilise nation states to agree on a set of common metrics that are related to health investments and a return on those investments. These investments should aim to reduce the public-private sector gap.
· Finally, a global pandemic treaty will not only reduce socioeconomic inequalities across nation states but also enhance a global pandemic preparedness for future health emergencies. India must take the lead in this.
PANDI SANTHOSH RAJA S 3 years
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IAS Parliament 3 years
Good attempt. Keep Writing.
Sahaya Anusha 3 years
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IAS Parliament 3 years
Try to mention how global pandemic treaty works. Keep Writing.
K. V. A 3 years
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IAS Parliament 3 years
Good attempt. Keep Writing.
