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A court case has unearthed a massive procurement scandal of antibody kits- with ICMR allowed kits to be purchased at 145% inflated rates during the pandemic.
At that inflated rate, the kits were faulty as well.
Here's what happened in today's briefin
A court case has unearthed a massive procurement scandal of antibody kits- with ICMR allowed kits to be purchased at 145% inflated rates during the pandemic.
At that inflated rate, the kits were faulty as well.
Here's what happened in today's briefin
PSS from Home Affairs is talking about how 2cr farmers have found employment (!?)
migrant labourers have found jobs in various sectors.
migrant labourers have found jobs in various sectors.
LA: 1396 cases reported since yest.
Positive news is our recovery rates are increasing (if we dont count so many dying with co-morbidities+COVID19 ..of course.. our rates will be great.)
Positive news is our recovery rates are increasing (if we dont count so many dying with co-morbidities+COVID19 ..of course.. our rates will be great.)
LA: PM spoke to state govts today. Being infected with COVID19 is not a thing of stigma ( FLAGGING double speak because LA has spent WEEKS shaming Muslim minorities because of TJ cluster)
LA: Because of stigma, patients hide symptoms. It is imp we support the patients, instead of stigmatizing them & making them panic.
We cannot blame any community for the spread of COVID 19 (WOW)
We should address this together (after the govt created this problem)
We cannot blame any community for the spread of COVID 19 (WOW)
We should address this together (after the govt created this problem)
LA: I want to repeat again, our society has to fight this together. Our frontline HCWs are our champions. we should not discriminate against them.
(i'm shocked at the extend of double speak. This is Orwellian)
(i'm shocked at the extend of double speak. This is Orwellian)
LA: PM said COVID19 does not see race, religion,, colour or caste before strike.
(Went on to read a tweet by PM from last week after Tejaswi Surya embarrassed India by saying sexist & bigoted remarks against Arab women)
(Went on to read a tweet by PM from last week after Tejaswi Surya embarrassed India by saying sexist & bigoted remarks against Arab women)
Only the biggest scandal in procurement of antibody kits ingoing on but the ministry briefing is telling us about supply chain .. about some onion mandi in Nashik..
sigh
sigh
Not one* thing which is not stuff govt is expected to do anyway. No other govt goes to town with basic mundane decisions they took... while NOT AT ALL mentioning raging controversies
..but that's what these pressers are about.
..but that's what these pressers are about.
Before J can ask the ques, Dhatwwalia: we will not answer anything about this as ICMR has just issued a press release
J: Were health ministry officials not consulted? How was 245 kit marked up too 600? How did this happen?
J: Were health ministry officials not consulted? How was 245 kit marked up too 600? How did this happen?
LA: Rapid diagnostis kits have limited role to play (so, why were the buying it in bulk quantities at inflated rates?)
All procedures were followed. ICMR immediately reacted & cancelled the order. No payment has been made. (So, who pays now?- no clairy on that)
All procedures were followed. ICMR immediately reacted & cancelled the order. No payment has been made. (So, who pays now?- no clairy on that)
J: Non Covid patients are suffering.. what's up?
LA:We have dedicated COVID hosps. All health facilities looking at Cancer,TB pregnancy etc should continues as usual. Use tele medicine
(in a country where most ppl dont have food to eat, sure they can get on skypeto tele medicine
LA:We have dedicated COVID hosps. All health facilities looking at Cancer,TB pregnancy etc should continues as usual. Use tele medicine
(in a country where most ppl dont have food to eat, sure they can get on skypeto tele medicine
J: Maharashtra & Gujarat are so badly affected. what are you doing abt it?
LA: These are densely populated areas. Our containment strategy is being followed. This is challenging but we are coordinating with state govts. We are already seeing positive results (realy?)
LA: These are densely populated areas. Our containment strategy is being followed. This is challenging but we are coordinating with state govts. We are already seeing positive results (realy?)
J: Rapid kits now cant be used in states. RT PCR kits are also short.
LA: I assure you we have enough testing kits. As cases surge, the indian response is anticipating this, private sector has been involved. We will ensure to meet the needs of the nation. (sigh)
LA: I assure you we have enough testing kits. As cases surge, the indian response is anticipating this, private sector has been involved. We will ensure to meet the needs of the nation. (sigh)
J:What is the status f RT PCR, how many do we have?
LA: We have as many kits India needs. Not only sufficientkits are available but also have many labs at geographical locations
(doesnt asnwer the direct questions)
LA: We have as many kits India needs. Not only sufficientkits are available but also have many labs at geographical locations
(doesnt asnwer the direct questions)
J: Again of RT PCR. how many exactly? What are you doing to avoid the antibody kit like situation that went to court. what lessons were learnt?
LA: i cant give you exact figures (of course) We have enough to meet requirements.
LA: i cant give you exact figures (of course) We have enough to meet requirements.
J: Tenders have their process which were followed. The orgs gave faulty products. We did not pay the companies. we have incorporated the learnings
(no clarity as to what action is being taken against officials/ how this was allowed to happen/ & HOW MUCH TIME was wasted)
(no clarity as to what action is being taken against officials/ how this was allowed to happen/ & HOW MUCH TIME was wasted)
