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Private hospitals are now leading the vaccinations programme in the country, and therefore, many people who could afford it may prefer the private sector. People should also be ready for such a scenario in which they may need to spend from their own pocket.

Maternal and child mortality and nutrition are also going to deteriorate. Even before the WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic on March 11, 2020, the coverage for essential SRMNCH services for children and women were being affected. The observed and estimated disruption is expected to have substantial impact on women and childrens mortality.

The anticipated deaths in India would be greatest in South Asian countries with a 15 per cent increase, which is 154,020 in absolute terms. The number of stillbirths is also predicted to increase. Again, the largest increase in the number of stillbirths is expected in India, which is going to increase by 10 per cent, about 60,179 in number.

The highest number of maternal deaths is also anticipated for India which will increase by 18 per cent, about 7,750 in absolute numbers.

Due to the observed and expected reduction in coverage of modern contraceptive methods during the pandemic and its containment measures, more than 3.5 million additional unintended pregnancies are expected in the region, with the highest number in India, which would be around 3 million. The number of unsafe abortions is also expected to increase by more than 50 per cent, because healthcare facilities would not be available during the pandemic.

The report has tried to explain the COVID-19 challenge in 2021. The authors have made conservative estimates due to the continued gradual upsurge in India during the initial months of 2021, which has lately been rising sharply, since mid-February. It has also noted the deployment of vaccines which is not widely available for the people of the country.

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Next six months crucial for India in dealing with COVID-19 pandemic - National Herald