Envisaging the involvement of the private sector in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

Year 2021, Volume: 46 Issue: 2, 872 - 873, 30.06.2021

Saurabh Shrivastava Prateek Shrivastava

Abstract

Supporting Institution

Shri Sathya Sai Medical College and Research Institute, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth - Deemed to be University, Pondicherry

Project Number

Nil

Thanks

Nil

Özel sektörün devam eden COVID-19 pandemisine katılımını öngörmek

Abstract

The coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has resulted in massive interruptions in the lives of everyone and the impact of the disease has been multi-fold. As the effect of the infection has been multi-dimensional, it is very much obvious that any nation which is working towards the effective containment of the infection should aim to involve all the concerned sectors. Amongst all the developments pertaining to the disease in different parts of the world, it is important to note that the contribution of the private sector in the containment of the outbreak is indispensable. In addition to this, the private sector has to extend their support towards maintaining an uninterrupted supply of essential products and logistics. In conclusion, for the effective containment of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is a must to involve the private sector in each and every domain. The involvement of the private sector will not only bridge the existing lacunae, but will also help in strengthening the public health response.

Keywords

COVID-19 pandemic, Private sector, World Health Organization

Project Number

Nil

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