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Siddharth Golechha1, Sudha Juneja1, Abhijeet R Raipurkar2
1Research Scholar, Computer Science and Engineering, Shri. Ramdeobaba College of Engineering & Management, Nagpur, India.
Summary
Frontline healthcare workers in India face critical shortages of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), despite government claims of ample supply. A recent survey reveals significant unavailability of essential PPE, impacting worker safety.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Healthcare Management
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is crucial for healthcare workers during pandemics.
- India's government claims sufficient domestic production of PPE, countering earlier import reliance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the actual availability and accessibility of PPE for frontline healthcare workers in India.
- To compare government claims with on-ground realities regarding PPE supply.
Main Methods:
- A survey was conducted among healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, and community health workers.
- Data was collected on the availability of various PPE components like coveralls, masks, and face shields.
Main Results:
- A significant portion of hospitals reported insufficient or no availability of essential PPE.
- Nearly one-third of respondents stated that masks were completely unavailable.
- PPE scarcity is more pronounced in high-risk 'red zones' compared to 'green zones'.
Conclusions:
- Despite government assurances, frontline healthcare workers in India continue to experience critical PPE shortages.
- The study highlights a lack of a robust national framework for PPE procurement and management.
- Urgent improvements in PPE distribution and supply chain management are necessary to ensure worker safety.
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