Vaccination

A double dose of inequality: Pharma companies and the Covid-19 vaccines crisis

The rapid development of effective Covid-19 vaccines in 2020 gave hope to the world in the darkest days of the deadly pandemic. However, the vaccine roll-out has been massively skewed towards wealthy nations.

Publication Date:

22/09/2021

Source: Amnesty International

Tags:

Vaccination, Coronavirus, Drug Industry, India, Global

Health

How much will vaccine inequity cost?

The slow rollout of coronavirus vaccines will cost the global economy $2.3 trillion in lost output, a report found. The Economist Intelligence Unit’s study found that emerging and developing economies, whose vaccine rollouts are far behind those of wealthier countries, will bear the brunt of those losses.

Publication Date:

25/08/2021

Source: Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)

Tags:

Vaccination, Coronavirus, Economy, GDP, India, Global

Health

Tackling covid-19: public health and socioeconomic strategies

It is for the first time in recent history that almost the entire world is faced with a shared threat - theCovid-19 pandemic. Despite specific contexts and capabilities of countries and communities, there are potential lessons to be learnt from their strategies and experiences in tackling this shared threat.

Publication Date:

15/07/2021

Source: Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER)

Tags:

Coronavirus, Vaccination, Health Care, India

Health

Progresses and challenges with sustaining and advancing immunization coverage during the COVID-19 pandemic

The key goal of the Immunization Agenda 2030 is to make vaccination achievable for everyone, everywhere, at every age, by 2030. The Covid-19 pandemic and associated disruptions have strained health systems in 2020, resulting in 22.7 million children missing out on vaccination, 3.7 million more than in 2019 and the highest number since 2009.

Publication Date:

15/07/2021

Source: World Health Organization

Tags:

Coronavirus, Immunisation, Vaccination, Children

Economy

Covid-19 and tourism: an update

The crash in international tourism due to the coronavirus pandemic could cause a loss of more than $4 trillion to the global GDP for the years 2020 and 2021, according to an UNCTAD report. The estimated loss has been caused by the pandemic’s direct impact on tourism and its ripple effect on other sectors closely linked to it.

Publication Date:

30/06/2021

Source: UNCTAD

Tags:

Coronavirus, Tourism, Economy, GDP, India, Developing Countries, Vaccination

Health

Order of the High Court of Tripura regarding management of Covid-19 situation in Tripura, 25/06/2021

Order of the High Court of Tripura dated 25/06/2021 regarding management of Covid-19 situation in Tripura.

The HC directed the state to cover as many as possible under vaccination programme as per the availability of vaccine doses with the state administration which would ensure maximum coverage of vaccination within the shortest possible time.

Judgement Date:

25/06/2021

Tags:

Coronavirus, Tripura, High Court, Vaccination, Health Care, Health Policy

Health

Order of the High Court of Meghalaya on making Covid-19 vaccination mandatory in the state, 23/06/2021

Order of the High Court of Meghalaya dated 23/06/2021 on making Covid-19 vaccination mandatory in the state, before he or she resumes their businesses.

The High Court directed that all shops/establishments/local taxis/auto-rickshaws/maxi cabs and buses should display prominently at a conspicuous place, a sign "vaccinated' in the event all employees and staff of the concerned shop/establishment are vaccinated.

Judgement Date:

23/06/2021

Tags:

Coronavirus, Meghalaya, High Court, Vaccination, Health Care, Health Policy

Health

Order of the High Court of Uttarakhand on the state's preparedness to control Covid-19 and holding of Charm Dham Yatra, 23/06/2021

Order of the High Court of Uttarakhand at Nainital dated 23/06/2021 regarding preparedness of the state to deal with the third wave of Covid-19, rising black fungus cases and opening of the Char Dham Yatra.

The High Court expressed its dissatisfaction at the affidavit furnished by Amit Negi, Secretary, Medical Health and Family Welfare by calling it incomplete and directed him to clarify the many points raised by the court -

Judgement Date:

23/06/2021

Tags:

Coronavirus, Vaccination, Health Care, High Court, Religious Places, Epidemics, Health Personnel

Health

Order of the High Court of Gujarat regarding management of Covid-19 in Gujarat, 15/06/2021

Order of the High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad in the matter of Suo Motu Vs State of Gujarat dated 15/06/2021 regarding vaccination to combat Covid-19 in Gujarat.

The High Court directed the state of Gujarat to take all necessary actions to improve the health infrastructure in the state considering the "likelihood of third wave of pandemic by vigorously following testing, tracing and treatment".

Judgement Date:

15/06/2021

Tags:

Coronavirus, Gujarat, High Court, Vaccination, Health Care, Health Policy

Health