The Transformation Tracker

  Recently, The Hindu published an article titled " Eliminating Diseases, One Region at a Time ," authored by Mr. Rajeev Sadanandan, Chief Executive Officer, Health Systems Transformation Platform. This article served as a wake-up call, highlighting the necessity of robust surveillance systems, investment in infrastructure, workforce training, and capable of identifying every occurrence of diseases. It emphasized the importance of continued vigilance even after elimination to prevent the re-emergence of diseases. The article underscores the remarkable progress in disease elimination, notably the imminent eradication of guinea worm disease. It elaborates on the strides made towards disease elimination, particularly in combating guinea worm disease, stressing the necessity of a methodical approach, robust surveillance, and regional tactics to accomplish this objective. Emphasizing the distinction between elimination and eradication, it clarifies that elimination aims to halt ...