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  • Feb 14, 2024
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REPORT BY LAW PANEL SUGGESTS PLAN TO TACKLE EPIDEMICS

Why in the news?

Law Commission Advocate for the creation of an Epidemic Plan and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to effectively handle future epidemics.

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Recommendations from Law Commission Report:

  • Law Commission Report Recommendations
  • Creation of an Epidemic Plan and Standard Operation Procedure (SOP) for future epidemics.
  • Critique of the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 (EDA), stating it’s outdated for modern issues.
  • Purpose of Recommendations:
  • Address significant deficiencies in managing future epidemics.
  • Ensure clear demarcation of powers among Centre, states, and local authorities.
  • Provisions of Epidemic Plan:
  • Inclusion of measures like quarantine, privacy-friendly disease surveillance, medical supply regulation, and public information dissemination.
What is Epidemic?

Rapid spread of disease among a large population in a short time.

·    Example: Meningococcal infections

·    Characteristics: Infectious diseases like meningitis or bloodstream infections quickly affect numerous individuals.

·    Response: Demands immediate, coordinated actions from healthcare authorities.

·    Goal: Containment to minimize impact on affected communities.