The science editorial states that if these results become a reality, the Narendra Modi-led government will be responsible for presiding over a suicidal national disaster.
The Lancet a British Medical Journal has published on Friday stated that the COVID-19 related deaths may reach 1 million by August 1, 2021. The science editorial states that if these results were to become a reality, the Narendra Modi-led government would be responsible for presiding over a self-destructing national catastrophe.
The Lancet Editorial quoted the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation as an independent global health research organization. The editorial stated, “India extended its initial successes in controlling the COVID-19. Until April, the government’s COVID-19 taskforce had not met in months”.
The renowned medical journal said that the Indian government should restructure its response to the raging COVID-19 epidemic. “The success of that effort will depend on the government for its mistakes, providing responsible leadership and transparency, and implement a public health response,” the editorial published in The Lancet wrote.
The medical journal, through its editorial, proposed a two-pronged strategy that could be adopted by India. The magazine suggested that the country’s “botched vaccination” campaign should be logically implemented and implemented rapidly. India should increase its vaccine supply and set up a distribution campaign that covers not only urban areas but also rural areas.
It also noted that India needs to curb the transmission rate of coronaviruses. For this, it must publish accurate data in a timely manner and let the public know what is happening on the COVID-19 front and what they must do to bend the epidemic curve, including a possible nationwide lockdown. “Modi’s actions in an attempt to criticize and openly discuss during the crisis is unforgivable,” Lancet said.
The science magazine also criticized the Modi government for its response to the COVID-19 epidemic. It said that despite several warning signs, the government allowed super-spreader events such as religious ceremonies and political rallies to take place across the country.
