Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.
2. Despite its huge population, India eradicated polio with strong commitment and consistent efforts. Elucidate. What steps should India take to remain vigilant that no future outbreaks happen? (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
The recent news of wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) in Malawi imported from Pakistan and of polio outbreak in Israel caused by ‘circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 3’ (cVDPV3) are visible signs of floundering polio eradication.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the reasons for success in India’s polio eradication and steps needed to prevent future outbreaks.
Directive word:
Elucidate – Give a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the context. You must be defining key terms wherever appropriate and substantiate with relevant associated facts.
Structure of the answer:
Briefly explain about India’s achievement of eradicating polio against all odds.
Body:
First, write about the challenges India faced in eradicating polio – huge population, improper health care set up, hesitancy, lack of awareness etc.
Next, write about the steps taken the by the government, civil society and NGO’s which helped India eradicate polio.
Next, write about the need to be vigilant and steps that re needed in this regard to ensure that no outbreaks are seen in the future.
Conclusion:
Conclude with significance and relevance of such efforts in our fight against covid-19.
