Phase IFoundation
Background
Overview
This concept is central to governance, public administration, disaster management, and social justice (right to health). UPSC examines the effectiveness of government policies and institutional mechanisms in addressing national challenges.
Epidemic preparedness and response in India involves a multi-sectoral approach to strengthen the country's capacity to prevent, detect, and rapidly respond to infectious disease outbreaks. It includes robust surveillance systems, laboratory networks, rapid response teams, and public health communication strategies.