Strong public sector capacities in healthcare are imperative to achieve medical preparedness for disasters. In light of this, examine the disaster preparedness of the public healthcare system in India and suggest ways to achieve it. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/strengthening-public-health-capacities-in-disasters/article33069278.ece In the intro, mention the importance of strong healthcare systems in disaster mitigation. In the body, discuss the important part played by the public healthcare system in the event of disasters and that role is underlined in the covid pandemic. In the next part, suggest the pathways to make the public healthcare system … Continue reading Strong public sector capacities in healthcare are imperative to achieve medical preparedness for disasters. In light of this, examine the disaster preparedness of the public healthcare system in India and suggest ways to achieve it. 10 marks