The coronavirus epidemic is creating phenomenal shifts in our lifetime. It has spread to every continent within a few months, affecting millions and taking millions of human lives in the process.
Half the world had to be locked up in order to prevent the spread of this deadly epidemic. That is why human society is concerned about their health. Not only that, but because the markets are suppressed, the financial climate is also in trouble.
Despite the onset of Covid-19, which is caused by the coronavirus, it is undisputed that the entire human race around the world will live in the coming years.
Although the coronavirus does not respect international borders, it will still continue to discriminate against the poor and vulnerable in different human societies.
The new estimates of global human development as a combined measure of education, health, and quality of life in the modern world sees a huge between the rich and poor in the vast majority of countries and regions.
Global per capita income will be significantly reduced. The fallout of this epidemic is that the vast majority of the world’s population will be exposed to extreme poverty.
The Weakness Is Exposed
Epidemics expose the weaknesses in every society. Widespread and persistent inequality was a characteristic of almost all countries even before the plague.
What is being witnessed is only the beginning of the social, health and economic consequences of the virus. Accurate data collection and analysis reveals the wide range of countries’ capabilities to counter this.
Developing and crisis-ridden countries will be more vulnerable. The dependents of the informal economy, the women, the disabled, the refugees, the displaced, the trapped in the back doors of society, will suffer for a long time to come.
In India alone, more than 400 million people are dependent on the informal economy, and they may fall into extreme poverty. The depth of contempt for the masses is evident by the fact that the government has not been able to accurately calculate the figures. The protection of such people is often viewed as a liability.
This month’s epidemic is creating a major health crisis. Not only that, it is leaving widespread and deep spots in vast areas of the globe. Without the support of the international community, the economic, health, and educational achievements of the last two decades will be left far behind. A great mass of people will be deprived of their lives, rights, opportunities, and dignity.
Are We Going Backwards?
Viruses expose the gap between the inside and the outside of the country.
Half the people of the world are deprived of fertile hunting because of lack of access to essential services, health services and social care. About 100 million of these people are victims of extreme poverty.
Emergency shortfalls need to be rectified, considering the number of hospitals, beds, doctors, and nurses in every country for every 10,000 people in health care. The most important wealth of a country is its human resource. Protecting and nurturing it is vital to the economic development of the country. Statistics show that in a developed world, there are 55 hospital beds for every 10,000 people, more than thirty doctors and 81 nurses. In developed countries, it has seven beds, 2.5 doctors, and six nurses.
Even basic things like freshwater and soap are a luxury for poor people.
Nationwide shutdowns make the digital divide more visible. Millions of people do not have reliable broadband internet access. This limits their ability to do their jobs. The digital system will provide an opportunity to engage with educators on a small scale and continue their education. But this too will leave a large number of people who are left out.
With the endless closure of schools and the divisions in distance learning, more than half of elementary school-age children in low-developed countries are currently not receiving education. Non-availability of nutritional supplements from schools can adversely affect their health. This can lead to malnutrition. This will be a liability on all fronts.
With the closure of schools, the main objectives of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals will be to address poverty, eradication, education for all, health for all, and employment for all. Since the 1980s there have been restless activities to this end. There is a serious threat that the countries of the world may be brought back to a time before the developmental goals of the century . This means that the hard work and progress of the past 30 years will be nullified.
Unknown To The Earth
The corona virus was relatively slow in its progress in India. Now it is only when the multi-stage closures are almost over, that it begins to see a boost. Perhaps in the months to come, the country’s second-most populous country will have deadly consequences, as it was feared at the start of its journey. Suitable conditions for viruses may also play a role.
Many cities in India that make big claims are dirty. Especially metro cities. There is concern that people living in densely populated areas with dirty conditions and poor living conditions may be exacerbating the spread of the disease. There is no access to water for drinking and washing purposes. Most of the people in these situations are workers in urban precincts. A large percentage of these people come from different parts of the country. They come from low-income states in India and live in groups and travel in times of crisis. Their evacuation began in March, when the country announced an indefinite shutdown that had caught the attention of even the international community. There are many types of accidents, starvation, and the loss of many lives. The biggest challenge facing the central and state governments is the need to protect their lives and their safety.
Maharashtra, which includes the country’s capital Delhi and the industrial city of Mumbai, borders Kolkata and Madhya Pradesh in the heart of India, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Kerala farmers and villagers in India, are on the brink of morbidity and mortality.
Unlike other states in the health sector, such as Kerala, there is a growing concern among those who have returned from overseas and other parts of the country. Tourism-like clouds have been devastating the country in general and in the state.
How Covid-19 interacts with our cold and young people is still unknown. Central and State Governments have made many efforts, but they have structural challenges. This makes their response very difficult.
If this condition persists, the death toll may increase. It is impossible to estimate the number of job losses in both formal and informal areas. Assessments of the number of people who are severely insecure will be required. It is necessary to take steps to remedy that and to achieve self-sufficiency.
Quick Response To Those Who Need It Most
Understanding the causes of inequality and poverty, and ignoring the political objectives, will be of utmost importance.
Disadvantaged and marginalized should be able to ensure basic emergency recovery and long-term social care. Quick and fast projects, collective and innovative initiatives are essential to overcome the social and economic setbacks from Covid – 19.
Sunilji,
Communication Associate
Institute for Sustainable Development and Governance.