Source: BBC
KK Shailaja, the former health minister of Kerala, who gained worldwide recognition for her success in managing the Covid-19 pandemic, has released a memoir entitled “My Life As A Comrade“.
Ms. Shailaja credits scientific thinking as an integral part of her decision-making process and reveals that her Ammamma (Grandmother), inspired her with her actions in tackling a smallpox outbreak in Kerala.
Usage: Ethical values demonstrated by KK Shailaja and the Kerala state government’s response to the pandemic: Scientific thinking, Compassion, Responsibility, Preparedness, and Equality.