Tag: Vaccination

India’s vaccine rollout is ignoring the many inequities in its society Rajib Dasgupta, Jawaharlal Nehru University Some 6 months after India began what is said to be the largest COVID-19 vaccination drive in the world, equitable distribution has been a challenge. A recent instance from a remote area in one of India’s hill states is illustrative. According to news reports, over 90% of vaccination slots meant for locals were booked by people from other areas. Residents lost out because the area had no internet connectivity. To address the digital divide, local authorities had to appeal to the outsiders to cancel their bookings. This access issue is just one of many ways India’s prioritisation strategy for COVID-19 vaccination has fallen short. Read more: ...