What are the measures taken by the Indian government to improve public health post-COVID-19 pandemic

Analyze the steps taken by the Indian government to improve public health in the country after the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Indian government has taken several measures to improve public health in the country post-COVID-19 pandemic. Some of these steps include:
  • Strengthening the healthcare infrastructure in the country by increasing the number of hospital beds, ventilators, and personal protective equipment (PPE) kits for frontline workers.
  • Launching the Ayushman Bharat Yojana, a government-run health insurance scheme that provides free medical treatment to people living below poverty line.
  • Encouraging people to follow good health practices such as maintaining social distancing, washing hands regularly, and wearing masks in public places.
  • Setting up quarantine centers across the country to isolate people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
  • Launching public health campaigns to raise awareness about the importance of vaccination and to dispel myths and misinformation about vaccines.
  • Collaborating with research institutions and pharmaceutical companies to develop effective COVID-19 vaccines and treatments.
These measures are expected to improve public health in the country and help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other diseases.
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