Union health minister even as the possibility of a third wave looms over the country. Given that complacency and lack of preparedness turned India into one of the worst-hit places by the pandemic, Mandaviya has his work cut out for him.

The poor planning that led to thousands of deaths of the second wave has to be avoided. So preparing essential health infrastructures such as medical oxygen plants, hospital beds, and boosting critical drugs manufacturing capacity should begin at warp speed.

Here are the five actions that the health minister should implement immediately. Prepare Prepare Prepare- The threat of the third wave looms large and remains inevitable.

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Pop-up clinics deliver COVID-19 vaccines across Metro Vancouver

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Police: 1-year-old baby and man, 26, recovering after West Philadelphia shooting

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