Ziqitza Rajasthan 108 Ambulance Driver says “The science and research behind Covid vaccine may save my life that’s because I’m about to get my COVID-19 vaccine. I have the fortune of becoming an early recipient, but only because I belong to a vulnerable group being a frontline worker helping save lives in Pandemic”. Ziqitza also urged governments across India to speed up the rollout of the vaccine, especially to those most likely to experience severe illness, such as seniors, Indigenous people and radicalized people – all of whom have been shown to be most at risk of infection.
2. The year 2020 was unquestionably momentous and tragic.
Climate crisis, natural disasters, political upheavals and
human rights abuses confronted humanity with
unprecedented challenges but nothing impacted the world
like the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic
did.
We began 2021 with the pandemic still ravaging
populations around the globe. In the middle of the
catastrophe, with the importance of testing finally
acknowledged and vaccines becoming available in many
countries, there is hope that the disease may be brought
under control. Researchers are still struggling to fit and to
understand the coronavirus, but that's how science works.
3. Now COVID-free future is within our reach – a future where it’s
safe to hug again and where our smiles no longer need to be
hidden behind a mask. To get there, we will need a robust
vaccination drive. We will need Indians to roll up their sleeves
and get vaccinated but we will also need to be patient.
Immunizing the country won’t happen overnight. It will be an
incremental process informed by science and one that seeks to
immediately stem the loss of life. Convincing people to take
the vaccine is an immediate concern—it’s key to ending the
pandemic. Earlier this month, the Government encouraged all
health care workers, all essential workers, and the general
public to receive the vaccine when they become eligible. In
India we started its vaccination programme on January 16,
2021, with this India is at the fourth spot in the list of countries
with a maximum number of COVID-19 does administered.
4. There were multiple reports on vaccine-related hesitancy among
health workers. Where many healthcare workers have either failed
to turn up or refused to get vaccinated in the first week of the
pan-India drive.
5. Ziqitza Rajasthan 108 Ambulance Driver says “The science and
research behind Covid vaccine may save my life that’s because
I’m about to get my COVID-19 vaccine. I have the fortune of
becoming an early recipient, but only because I belong to a
vulnerable group being a frontline worker helping save lives in
Pandemic”.
6. Ziqitza also urged governments across India to speed
up the rollout of the vaccine, especially to those most
likely to experience severe illness, such as seniors,
Indigenous people and radicalized people – all of whom
have been shown to be most at risk of infection.
Apart from this what’s also been lacking in vaccine
delivery program is evidence-based information. Within
this vacuum, misinformation, vaccine myths, and
mistrust have thrived. Sadly, many people are hesitant
to get vaccinated, particularly among marginalized
communities who, we recognize, have all too often
experienced negative interactions with the medical
community.
7. We at Ziqitza Healthcare ltd encourage all to receive the vaccine
as soon as they are available. Our frontline healthcare warriors
across India have served the people in need irrespective of
thinking about their lives and safety. They truly deserve to get
vaccinated first as they still have a long way to go and help people
suffering from COVID - 19.
8. Together, we all can contain this virus, end the pandemic,
and participate in India’s post-pandemic recovery. We
believe that any risk posed by the vaccine is far
outweighed by the benefits of being protected from
COVID-19. As with any other medical treatment, informed
consent is required. Everyone who gets the vaccine must
understand the benefits of immunization, as well as any
potential risks. All should be empowered to make an
informed decision. We also know that historically,
immunization programs have saved countless lives
worldwide. The COVID-19 vaccines approved thus far have
the potential to provide much-needed protection against
the continued spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, but this will
only happen if sufficient numbers choose to be vaccinated.
