ArticleHealth policy and technology2022
COVID-19 management: The vaccination drive in India.
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- Acceptance and expectations of healthcare workers and community during the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Bhavnagar city, western India: a qualitative exploration.BMC health services research · 2024Article
- Relative contribution of biomedical, demographic, and socioeconomic factors to COVID-19 vaccine receipt in rural India.PloS one · 2024Article
- Prevalence and determinants of adverse events following ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 vaccination (COVISHIELD) - A retrospective cohort study among healthcare workers in central Karnataka, India.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2023Article
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- Molecular determinants associated with temporal succession of SARS-CoV-2 variants in Uttar Pradesh, India.Frontiers in microbiology · 2023Article
- Quality of Life and Healthcare Utilization in Senior Citizens Before and After COVID-19 Vaccination: Findings from a Qualitative Study in Dental Patient Cohort.Journal of International Society of Preventive & Community DentistryArticle
- Post-Vaccination COVID-19 Infection among Health Care Workers: Description, Determinants, and Event-History Analysis.Indian journal of community medicine : official publication of Indian Association of Preventive & Social MedicineArticle
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Abstract
Objective: We undertook the study to present a comprehensive overview of COVID-19 related measures, largely centred around the development of vaccination related policies, their implementation and challenges faced in the vaccination drive in India. Methods: A targeted review of literature was conducted to collect relevant data from official government documents, national as well as international databases, media reports and published research articles. The data were summarized to assess Indian government's vaccination campaign and its outcomes as a response to COVID-19 pandemic. Results: The five-point strategy adopted by government of India was "COVID appropriate behaviour, test, track, treat and vaccinate". With respect to vaccination, there have been periodic shifts in the policies in terms of eligible beneficiaries, procurement, and distribution plans, import and export strategy, involvement of private sector and use of technology. The government utilized technology for facilitating vaccination for the beneficiaries and monitoring vaccination coverage. Conclusion: The monopoly of central government in vaccine procurement resulted in bulk orders at low price rates. However, the implementation of liberalized policy led to differential pricing and delayed achievement of set targets. The population preference for free vaccines and low profit margins for the private sector due to price caps resulted in a limited contribution of the dominant private health sector of the country. A wavering pattern was observed in the vaccination coverage, which was related majorly to vaccine availability and hesitancy. The campaign will require consistent monitoring for timely identification of bottlenecks for the lifesaving initiative.
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