PM Modi reviews COVID-19 situation and vaccination drive across the country; Lauds Healthcare workers for ensuring stellar vaccination campaign
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appreciated the relentless efforts put in by Vaccinators, Healthcare Workers, Central and State Governments in tackling the Covid-19 pandemic. Mr. Modi chaired a high-level meeting last evening to review the COVID-19 pandemic situation, particularly in the context of the Omicron wave and the status of the vaccination drive in the country. The Prime Minister highlighted the significance of following the COVID-related protocols and urged continued support from community and participation of the individuals to get vaccinated when due and follow the COVID-appropriate behaviour.
A detailed presentation on the global scenario and India’s status of COVID-19 was given during the meeting. India’s consistent efforts towards the vaccination campaign and an analysis of vaccine effectiveness to aid the lesser hospitalization and low severity and mortality during the recent surge was highlighted. It emerged in the review that pro-active and collaborative efforts led by the Central Government helped in effective management of the spread of infection. It was also noted that India’s pandemic response and vaccination efforts have been lauded globally by World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations, International Monetary Fund as well as in the reports of Harvard Business School and Institute for Competitiveness.
The meeting was attended by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Dr P K Mishra, and Minister of State for Health Bharti Pravin Pawar. Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba, Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla, Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan, Member (Health) in NITI Aayog Dr V K Paul were also present at the meeting along with other senior officials.
