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Topic: Preeti Sudan

Ex-health secy Preeti Sudan, who led Covid war, now on global panel for pandemic preparedness

The Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response will submit its report in May 2021. Members of the panel will work remotely, without remuneration.

India’s Covid future ultimately depends on the people, state response, says top health officer

Health secretary Preeti Sudan, who retires in 4 days, gives her first ever interview since the pandemic struck, and talks about the Covid 'bubble' she's been living in.

Discuss depression, anxiety disorders openly so that people can seek help: Centre tells states

Union Health Secretary Preeti Sudan lists nuclear families and social distancing in Covid season as reasons for aggravation of mental health problems.

Private hospitals must not turn away non-Covid patients, says health ministry

Health Secretary Preeti Sudan notes that hospitals have been denying essential services like dialysis, cancer treatment and pregnancy care.

Govt moves to contain panic after 30 lakh kids get ‘eradicated’ polio strain with vaccine

Central govt is likely to issue advisory saying vaccine in question is 'not harmful to children’.

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Bengal once had arenas for identity battles—stadiums, football, jerseys. Now it’s polling booths

From Mohun Bagan and East Bengal to Mohammedan Sporting, footbclubs once shaped identity, pride and belonging across Bengal’s social fabric. Now, the political field has taken over.

As govt weighs mandatory silver hallmarking, new report flags economic & operational bottlenecks

Koan Advisory report warns that infra gaps could hurt small businesses and artisans, recommends transition period of 3-5 yrs for industry to adapt.

What theaterisation could look like: Rotational CDS, three-star theatre commanders in initial years

The proposed structure envisions the post of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) rotating between the Army, Navy and Air Force, it is learnt.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.