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The role of DETER committees formed in Bengaluru:
Context:
To manage Covid pandemic at the local level, the Karnataka state government has formed Decentralized Triage and Emergency Response (DETER) Committees at ward-levels in Bengaluru.
About DETER committees:
- The objective is to strengthen government response and management of the coronavirus pandemic.
- These teams will emphasise on the distribution of localised action in a decentralised system of disaster response.
- They will be run in synergy with officials, ward committee members, government officers, representatives of the peoples, volunteers from resident welfare associations, civil society organisations, and disaster-support initiatives.
Roles and functions:
- They will act as the first-point contact for those infected with Covid-19.
- The Karnataka government has formulated a ‘3E Strategy’ for WDCs to micromanage Covid-19 in a comprehensive manner. The 3E Strategy is explained as follows: Efficient admission to hospitals facilitated by community triage services; Efficient discharge from hospitals enabling efficient bed-turnover; Empowering hospitals, doctors, and their management with supportive supervision.
Significance:
This is expected to improve supervision for better ward-level Covid governance.
InstaLinks:
Prelims Link:
- About the committees.
- Their roles and responsibilities.
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Discuss how civil society groups can help manage the spread of covid pandemic.
Sources: Indian Express.
