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Investments for ‘India COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health System Preparedness Package’ approved

Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – Health

In News:

Union Cabinet has given its post facto approval for significant investments of around Rs.15,000 crore for ‘India COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health System Preparedness Package’.

Key takeaways:

The funds sanctioned will be utilized in 3 Phases.
For immediate COVID-19 Emergency Response, an amount of Rs. 7,774 Crore, has been provisioned.
Rest of the amount will be provided under mission mode approach for medium-term support (1-4 years).

Important value additions:

‘India COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health System Preparedness Package’

The key objectives of the package include mounting emergency response to slow and limit COVID-19 in India through:
- the development of diagnostics and COV1D-dedicated treatment facilities,
- centralized procurement of essential medical equipments and drugs required for treatment of infected patients,
- strengthen and build effective National and State health systems to support prevention and preparedness for future disease outbreaks,
The package is launched under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

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