The World Health Organisation (WHO) has heaped praises on the Odisha government for its efficient COVID-19 management, even though the state saw an influx of migrants and was also struck by cyclone Amphan during the crisis phase. Effective governance in collaboration with Panchayati Raj Institutions and community-based response strategy enabled the resilient state to contain the spread of the virus." Out of these, 17 hospitals are functioning in tripartite agreement with the government, private hospitals and finance corporations. "The COVID hospitals operating in partnership mode proved successful in managing the resources under the supervision of authorised medical officer (AMO) of the Government of Odisha," Dr Ray said. The decentralized approach adopted by the government which included Gram Panchayats being entrusted with the responsibility of isolating suspect cases worked well in Odisha.

Source: dna September 30, 2020 11:03 UTC