The public need to maintain a healthy skepticism
of the ‘facts and figures’ provided by vested
interests and of the international agencies that are
influenced by such vested interests.
· The Government must develop methods and means
so it can derive its own data through well-planned
epidemiological surveillance and it must rely more
on such data.
· It must develop strong governance mechanisms to
regulate private manufacturers not withstanding the
bogey of ‘license raj’ that will inevitably be
orchestrated.
· It must resuscitate the ability to manufacture EPI
vaccines within the public sector so public health
is not held to ransom by agencies overseas