misinformation

21 Jan

Dr Harsh Vardhan unveils posters to address vaccine hesitancy and misinformation

The News Horizon0 CommentsHealth & FitnessCOVID-19, misinformation, vaccine hesitancy

New Delhi (India Science Wire): India has begun one of the world’s biggest COVID-19 vaccination programs. While countries across the globe are asking India for access to vaccines, there are incidences of misinformation-driven vaccination hesitancy in the country. To address this, Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, launched Information, Education and Communication (IEC) posters prepared by the Health Ministry. Dr Harsh Vardhan said “Let us put a STOP to these falsehoods”. He appealed to people to seek the correct information from credible and authentic sources such as the Health Ministry, Press Information Bureau (PIB), Ministry of…

18 Jan

Elaborate mechanism to ensure Corona vaccine programme succeeds

The News Horizon0 CommentsHealth & Fitnesscommitment, communication, equitable, fast-track, governance, logistics, media, misinformation, NEGVAC, NITI Aayog, ownership, policy, rumours, safety, social media, stakeholders, support, surveillance, training

New Delhi (India Science Wire): Considering that the highest level of political and administrative ownership, commitment, and support are needed to be sustained for the successful implementation of the COVID-19 vaccine, the Central Government has established an elaborate governance mechanism covering all levels, from the national to State, district, and block levels. At the top is a “National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration for COVID-19” (NEGVAC) to fast-track policy decisions and timely implementations. It is constituted under the chairpersonship of Member (Health), NITI Aayog and Co-chairpersonship of Secretary (Ministry of Health and Family Welfare). The members include representatives from the…