Covid-19 in rural India: tackling fear, mistrust and lack of infrastructure | IndiaSpend

Updated : Jun 09, 2021 19:40
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How is rural India battling the Covid19 crisis and what are the challenges faced in providing healthcare facilities to remote parts in India? IndiaSpend's Govindraj Ethiraj asks Dr.Pavitra Mohan, Secretary, Basic Healthcare Services and Dr. Rajani Bhat, Consultant Pulmonologist. Dr. Pavitra Mohan says there is fear and mistrust in the public healthcare system and coercion used to promote vaccination drive has stopped people from approaching public healthcare facilities in rural India. Dr. Rajani Bhat talks about offering solution to this problem with the formation of a community science alliance. Watch the entire video for more insights.

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