Full Description
This book provides an overview of India's COVID-19 vaccination journey, highlighting the innovative strategies for managing vaccine distribution and combating hesitancy. It discusses how India handled its vaccine rollout and supply chain, emphasizing the need for adjustments in response to rapidly changing vaccination policies. It also examines the strategic 'triage' system that optimized vaccine distribution.
The chapters highlight the significance of Co-WIN, a vital tool that served as a centralized data repository for vaccination. Further chapters explore the legal framework, demonstrating how courts balanced individual autonomy under Article 21 with public health needs. The book also provides insights into how virtual platforms facilitated nationwide training and empowering individuals across regions. Additionally, it explains how a transparent vaccine safety surveillance system builds trust by effectively addressing safety concerns.
The book is relevant for public health professionals, policy planners, supply chain managers, vaccine safety experts, communication experts, public health academia, and people engaged in COVID-19 pandemic period studies, by providing valuable insights into present and future public health challenges.
Contents
Chapter 1.- Introduction to the Journey of National Covid-19 Vaccination Program.- Chapter 2.- The Universal Immunization Programme: Sustained efforts during Pandemic.- Chapter 3.- Role of NTAGI in reviewing evidence on COVID-19 vaccine and related issues and making policy recommendations.- Chapter 4.- Prioritization of beneficiaries for COVID-19 vaccination.- Chapter 5.- Journey from e-VIN to Co-WIN and plan for U-WIN to track and digitize the vaccinations on real-time basis.- Chapter 6.- Communication Plan for National COVID-19 Vaccination Program.- Chapter 7.- Media Engagement: A Pillar of Success in India's Covid Vaccination Drive.- Chapter 8.- The symphony of governance and justice: A tale of over 220 crore vaccine doses in record time.- Chapter 9.- Planning for Human Resources and their Capacity Building under National COVID Vaccination Program.- Chapter 10.- Cold Chain Management for National COVID-19 Vaccination Program.- Chapter 11.- Management of syringe supplies during the National COVID-19 Vaccination Program.- Chapter 12.- Vaccine Safety Surveillance for COVID-19 vaccinations.- Chapter 13.- Best Practices and Innovations: Boosting COVID-19 Vaccination uptake in Indian States and Union Territories.
