Response to covid-19 pandemic of a district located in western india

Background: Amid uncertainty over the completion of the natural history of Coivid-19 and the pandemic, it becomes imperative to review and adjust public health and social measures during the pandemic. An Intra-Action Review (IAR) was employed to allow district level stakeholders to reflect up on the on oing out break response andto identify the current best practices, the achievements, and the challenges faced.
Aim and objectives: This study aims to reflect on the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak response at the district level to identify current best practices, gaps and les¬sons learnt. Also, to propose corrective measures and actions to improve and strengthen continued COVID-19 response.
Material and Methods: Four In-depth Interviews (IDI) were carried out with key stakeholders using a qualitative approach. Important areas were identified in form of pillars to trigger vital information.
Results: Gujarat has laid primary focus on hospital preparedness, capacity building, and ramped up surveillance efforts including door-to-door surveillance across the state. With the tagline ‘Test is Best” the district Corporation established 11 Covid-19 testing booths for free antigen testing and 130 vehicles were giving round the clock services. More than 1800 coordinators assisted the corporation in serving the community. A “Psychological Intervention Center” provided psychological support to the people in need.
Conclusion: The lessons learned from challenges would help in improving the pandemic response if there were subsequent waves/surge of cases and best practices would provide some actionable insights to the district studied and other districts to help improve pandemic resilience towards safe and healthy living.