Amid a rise in COVID-19 instances, notably amongst weak tribal teams (PVTGs), state cadres approached Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik to intervene within the case. About 120 instances have been reported so removed from tribes, out of which 80 instances are of Dongria Kondh tribe dwelling in Niyamgiri hills of Raigad district.
Noting that these communities are significantly affected by the COVID-19 virus, activists by a letter urged Patnaik to take ample group measures for the welfare of the group members. “Home quarantine as a Kovid protocol being suggested by the government elsewhere will not work within tribal communities as tribal cultures have differing views about privacy and segregation. Home quarantine measures in tribal areas are not the right way to stop the spread of the virus or break the chain of epidemics, ”the letter learn.
In their nine-point suggestion to the state authorities, the activists have emphasised that “separate quarantine centers should be set up, especially for the tribal people and there should be separate centers for suspected and confirmed Kovid cases.” , Which are funded (inside 2 kilometers) close to Dongria and Bonda from the federal government treasury. Settlements / Villages. “He has additionally steered that the saline vortex and Gargle methodology of testing be used for higher acceptance because the apprehension of testing for the well being division has been a serious hurdle in these areas. Suggestions additionally embody ample 3-layer masks and distribution of different important gadgets.
“All primary health centers located in tribal areas should be upgraded on a war footing and equipped with adequate medical equipment, medicines, personnel and necessary infrastructure. The government should ensure the deliberation of powers to make sarpanches and ward members a control zone and monitor the entry and exit of outsiders, ”the letter learn.
He additional proposed, “Government officials entrusted with the responsibility of undertaking Kovid measures in these areas must undergo the Kovid test and carry their Kovid-Way report with them while working in these areas.”
Those who signed the letter embody Lingaraj Azad and different members of the Niyamgiri safety committee, Prafulla Samantara, social activist and environmentalist, Vishwapriya Kanungo, advocate and human rights activist.
Concerns come up as a result of PTVG is taken into account weak with poor ranges of immunity resulting from dietary deficiencies and solitary lifestyle. Odisha has 13 PVTG tribes dwelling in about 1429 villages of the state.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
