SC directs Centre to frame no-fault compensation policy for serious adverse events post COVID-19 vaccination
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Why in news
The Supreme Court directed the Union Government to frame a no-fault compensation policy for serious adverse events following immunization (AEFI) post COVID-19 vaccination.
Background
The Supreme Court's ruling is based on a petition seeking compensation for deaths allegedly caused by AEFI. The court cited the 2022 Jacob Puliyel judgment, which emphasized data collection and public reporting of adverse vaccine events.
Facts for Prelims
- BodySupreme Court: Directed the Union Government to frame a no-fault compensation policy.
- FactAEFI: Refers to serious adverse events following immunization.
- PostJacob Puliyel judgment (2022): Cited by the court regarding data collection and public reporting of vaccine events.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the importance of a no-fault compensation framework in ensuring public trust and transparency in large-scale national immunization programs.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Transparency gap: Need for standardized public reporting and data collection on AEFI to maintain public trust.
- Liability vs. Accountability: Balancing government immunity from liability with the necessity of victim compensation.
- Informed consent: Ensuring transparency in vaccine side-effect risks as a prerequisite for public health participation.
Keywords: No-fault compensation · AEFI · Informed consent · Public health transparency · Judicial oversight
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