Vaccine-preventable diseases still uncertain: Experts
True burden of vaccine-preventable diseases among the adults in the country still remains unknown, claimed the infectious diseases experts here, today.
The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the Centre and sought its response on a PIL seeking door-to-door vaccination of persons with disability.
A bench headed by Justice D.Y. Chandrachud issued notice to the Union of India while hearing a plea by Evara Foundation, a disability rights organisation, seeking priority Covid-19 vaccination for the disabled, as they face a higher risk of being impacted by the virus.
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“Since the plea raises substantial questions dealing with rights of the disabled. We issue notice to the Union of India,” said the bench.
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The top court also asked Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to assist it regarding the steps taken and the steps which are likely to be taken to assuage concerns of the petitioners.
The bench has scheduled the matter for further hearing after two weeks.
The bench noted that the plea under Article 32 seeks to bring focus upon the steps, which are required to ensure ease of access to vaccination to persons with disabilities.
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