Topic: GS-2: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, and Human Resources.
GS-3: Disaster and disaster management.
3. The National Task Force (NTF), created by the apex court can shape the response to pandemic and future public health challenge. Comment. (250 words)
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
The question is based on the recent origin of National task force.
Key Demand of the question:
Explain how the National Task Force (NTF), created by the apex court can shape the response to pandemic and future public health challenge.
Directive:
Comment– here we have to express our knowledge and understanding of the issue and form an overall opinion thereupon.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start with what NTF is.
Body:
The SC has set up a 12-member National Task Force (NTF) to guide the central government allocation of medical oxygen to the states.
The task force will work with NITI Aayog, the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, the Indian Council of Medical Research and the Directorate General of Health Services.
Discuss key features of the Task force.
Explain the challenges before it.
Conclusion:
Conclude that the decisions and recommendations of this NTF and how they co-opt members with the right expertise will determine whether India ends up becoming a medicalised care system (which would focus on treating the sick) or a healthcare system that can keep people healthy and respond to future pandemics.
