That we keep asking the question over and over again in different ways perhaps indicates our angst. As also the mood of the nation. So, we asked Dr Bhaskar Das for his wisdom, which he has shared in all honesty. Read on…
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Q. So many people suffering, so many friends and family members passing on. How does one not get angry with the government for not giving us adequate health infra?
A. Your perceived angst is legitimate and sub-optimality of our healthcare system cannot be refuted. Having said that, it has to be also kept in mind that the severity of the second wave could have been combatted better had the civil society been extra vigilant. Besides, deferment of some activities that attract public gathering could have mitigated the current sufferings. In other words, we need to act collectively (we need to understand that we and our actions are all connected) to confront the pandemic. Mumbai has shown this recently, thanks to the BMC leadership, for controlling the impact of the second wave.