Corona Vaccination: What Next?
Part-3
After vaccinating 95 crore people against COVID, without any evidence-based indications, without adequately informing them about the possible adverse effects, when several reports and admissions about serious adverse effects of these vaccines are emerging from studies all over the world and from vaccine manufacturers, and when cases of sudden cardiac arrest, heart attacks and strokes are being reported everyday from everywhere, naturally, anxiety and fears are increasing among those who have been vaccinated, but comforting answers are nowhere to be found.
It is urgently necessary for the government, doctors and vaccine companies who promoted and injected the vaccines in haste to do the needful to minimise the possible adverse effects and to alleviate the concerns of the people.
First of all, it is of utmost importance to place before our people all the details about the benefits and problems of corona vaccines, transparently and convincingly. In India, COVID related tests, hospitalisations, deaths and vaccinations have all been linked with personal Aadhaar numbers (whether it was right or wrong to do so is another matter), making it therefore easy to correlate these. Such analyses should be conducted and their reports should be made available to the public immediately. How many people who were previously infected were given the vaccine, how many people got infected after getting the vaccine, how many people who got the vaccine got infected thereafter and developed complications or died because of COVID, and all information on AEFI - incidence, recovery, disabilities, deaths etc., should be analysed and transparently published. The final reports of phase 3 and phase 4 trials conducted in India on Covishield and Covaxin vaccines should also be published immediately.
Second, incidence of thrombosis and thrombocytopenia syndrome, and of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis, splanchnic vein thrombosis, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, thrombosis in retinal vessels, Guillain Barre syndrome etc., and their relationship to corona infection and corona vaccination must be studied and the reports must be published.
Thirdly, studies about the prevalence of anti-platelet factor 4 antibodies must be conducted in at least three to four thousand people, in sub groups such as Covishield vaccinated, Covaxin vaccinated, unvaccinated, and among these three groups, Corona infected and uninfected. Also, studies should be conducted to examine anti-platelet factor 4 antibodies in cases of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis, splanchnic vein thrombosis, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, thrombosis in retinal vessels, heart attacks, sudden cardiac arrests, and strokes. Since these studies are difficult, complex and costly, they can be conducted in premier institutes like AIIMS, Jayadeva Heart Institute etc., independently in collaboration with ICMR. Unless such studies are conducted honestly, there will be no evidence that Corona vaccines are safe or that vaccines are the cause of all the serious problems mentioned above.
Fourth, the government should be compassionate and provide appropriate compensation to those who have suffered serious complications and died from vaccine-related adverse effects that have already been confirmed.
Fifthly, with all the emerging evidence and court admissions, it is baseless and even dishonest to deny and refuse to register the adverse effects due to Corona vaccines. It is also futile to try and justify this vaccination, claiming it as absolutely essential and the adverse effects as negligible. Instead, our people must be told the truth and comforted.
What can the vaccinated do?
It is not possible to extract the vaccine that has been injected into the body unnecessarily. One also cannot keep worrying about the adverse effects that have now been admitted to, nor about the increasing reports of sudden cardiac arrests and other vascular events. It is also fruitless to be frustrated that the government, vaccine makers and medical fraternity are not forthcoming with reliable information and solutions to these concerns. Therefore, the general public who have been vaccinated should focus on protecting their own physical and mental health.
It was known at the beginning of the corona pandemic that the new corona virus and COVID increase inflammation in our body, and act on ACE2 receptors which are closely linked to the regulation of blood sugar level, metabolism, blood pressure, inflammation and blood vessel health. For the same reason, it was clear that COVID could get worsened and complicated in people with modern diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, heart disease, and that these diseases could also get worsened due to COVID. Since the covid vaccines also contain the spike proteins of the corona virus that act on ACE2 receptors, and since these vaccines have been given to those already infected, the possibility of effects on all these diseases and vice versa needs to be considered. In addition, it is clear that these modern diseases are intimately related to modern diet, lifestyle, and daily stressors, all of which can be aggravating each other. Lockdowns, closure of schools, colleges and offices and work-from-home, closure of stadia, gymnasia, other sporting activities, shut down of communities that stopped daily walking and other exercises, and other such mindless measures during the corona pandemic led to unhealthy changes in diet, cut down physical activities, and worsened mental stress. All these could have compounded the vicious cycle of metabolic diseases, covid, and vaccination induced adverse events.
As the lock downs, masks etc. failed and almost everyone in the country has been infected with corona virus and except for the small children, more than 90 percent people have been vaccinated against Corona, it is not possible to completely eliminate the possible consequences of these. But it is possible to reduce the risks of thrombosis, heart attacks and strokes, and everyone should make that effort. Good control of diabetes and high blood pressure, avoiding foods and lifestyles that cause and worsen these diseases and also obesity and inflammation, brisk walking or swimming for 30-60 minutes a day, adequate rest, relaxation and at least 7-8 hours of sleep at night are essential. Avoiding animal milk and dairy products, sugar and sugary/sweetened foods and beverages, fruits and fruit juices, processed and fast foods, avoiding alcohol, and smoking can all help protect heart and blood vessel health.
Persons with coronary artery disease tend to have premonitory symptoms before suffering a heart attack, which should not be ignored and appropriate tests should be done. Sometimes even the doctor may not take these complaints seriously, in which case the person with the problem may have to force the doctor to do the relevant tests. Coronary artery disease results in compromised blood flow to the cardiac muscles and the person feels difficulties during exertion which can manifest differently. On walking, climbing stairs or heights, playing, etc , the person may have a feeling of strangulation, tightness, pressure, or heaviness in the chest, burning or bloating in the upper abdomen, pain or a pull over the neck, shoulders, lower back, lower jaws or upper back, difficulty breathing, palpitations, or dizziness. If any of these symptoms occur while doing any work, and if they recur every time one does such work, it is a good idea to get tested for coronary artery disease. Sometimes an ECG alone may not reveal the diagnosis in people with underlying coronary artery disease; therefore, if there are obvious symptoms and no abnormalities on the ECG, a treadmill test or angiogram may be needed.
Treatments to cleanse or detox the body of the vaccinated, or tests for assessing the risks of thrombosis etc., are neither available nor recommended nor needed.
Due to the inhumane and unscientific measures during COVID pandemic and corona vaccination, the masses have lost faith in modern medicine and the medical profession, and the medical fraternity is more to blame than the government and the vaccine companies. If modern medicine and the medical profession are to regain and retain people's trust, there is an urgent need to admit the mistakes of the corona period and honestly present scientific, evidence-based information about the vaccine to the people. All doctors need to know that a doctor's commitment should be to medical science, the good of the people, and the truth, and not to any government, political party or leader, or any drug or vaccine company. That is the lesson to be learnt from the mistakes committed during corona infection and corona vaccination.
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India, Ethiopia elevate ties to strategic partnership as PM Modi holds talks with his counterpart
Addis Ababa (PTI): India and Ethiopia on Tuesday elevated their historical ties to a strategic partnership, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi held wide-ranging talks with his Ethiopian counterpart Abiy Ahmed Ali during which they discussed issues of bilateral and mutual interest.
Modi, who arrived here from Jordan on his maiden bilateral visit, was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the National Palace ahead of the bilateral talks, reflecting the vibrant India-Ethiopia relations rooted in shared history and a promising future.
"We are elevating India and Ethiopia relations to a strategic partnership. This step will provide new energy, new momentum and new depth to our ties," Prime Minister Modi said during the delegation-level talks.
He thanked PM Ali for his support in India's fight against terrorism. "The support of friendly countries in this struggle against terrorism holds great significance," Modi said.
"Today, we got the opportunity to deliberate on the key aspects of our cooperation, such as economy, innovation, technology, defence, health, capacity-building and multilateral cooperation. I am pleased that today, we have decided to double the student scholarship for Ethiopia in India," Modi said.
Modi said that India and Ethiopia have shared contact, dialogue, and exchange for thousands of years. The two countries, which are rich in languages and traditions, are symbols of unity in diversity, he added.
"Both countries are democratic powers committed to peace and the welfare of humanity. We are co-travellers and partners of the Global South. On international platforms, we have stood shoulder-to-shoulder," he said.
The two sides signed eight MoUs/agreements, including upgrading ties to 'Strategic Partnership', customs cooperation, establishing data center at the Ethiopian Foreign Ministry, UN Peacekeeping training cooperation, debt restructuring under G20, more ICCR scholarships and AI short courses for Ethiopians, and support for maternal and neonatal healthcare.
Modi said the African Union's headquarters in Ethiopia makes the country a meeting point of African diplomacy. "Inspired by the common vision of an inclusive world, in 2023, India ensured that the African Union became a G20 member," he said.
In 2023, during India’s G20 Presidency, the African Union was admitted as a permanent member of the G20.
Modi said that though this is his first visit, he felt a deep sense of belonging and warmth, reflecting the thousands of years of connection between the two countries.
On his part, Prime Minister Ali said the two countries share over thousands of years of connection through trade, diplomacy, education, culture and even in our food and traditions. "These ties continue to shape a deep friendship, collaboration and mutual respect between our people," he said.
"We also appreciate your consistent message that Africa's priorities must lead the partnership. These kinds of dignified, respectful messages for Africa are very important. Mr Prime Minister, keep pushing. That is the type of message we are expecting from all our trusted friends," Ali said.
He said this aligned fully with Ethiopia's development plan - African-owned, African-led, and African-defined.
"Today, we meet with a clear focus to shape a modern partnership, grounded in sovereignty, self-reliance and practical cooperation. Our cooperation is rooted in equality and South-South solidarity," he said.
"Our economy is performing strongly. Last year, we grew 9.2% and this year we are expecting 10.3% GDP growth. Besides GDP growth, our FDI inflow is also rising big time. India is the leading source for our FDI," he said.
"We have more than 615 Indian companies which are investing in Ethiopia. This all gives our cooperation a strong foundation of trust. I think our decision today that we elevate our historic relationship to a strategic relationship is the right decision," he added.
Ethiopia also conferred its highest award - The Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia - on PM Modi. He is the first global head of state to receive this award.
Prime Minister Modi also went to the Friendship Park and Friendship Square in Addis Ababa with PM Ali.
In a warm and special gesture, PM Modi was earlier received by his Ethiopian counterpart at the airport and accorded a warm and colourful welcome.
"Ethiopia is a nation with great history and vibrant culture," Modi said.
PM Ali informed his Indian counterpart about the varieties of Ethiopian coffee during informal talks.
"At Addis Ababa airport, took part in a traditional Coffee Ceremony with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali. The ceremony beautifully highlights Ethiopia’s rich heritage," Modi said.
In a unique gesture, the Ethiopian Prime Minister drove Modi to the hotel.
On the way, he took a special initiative of taking PM Modi to the Science Museum and Friendship Park, which was not in the itinerary.
"Gratitude to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali for showing me glimpses of Ethiopian history and culture at the National Palace Museum in Addis Ababa. It was a powerful reminder of Ethiopia’s rich traditions," Modi said in a post on X.
The Nobel Peace Prize-winning Ethiopian PM’s special gestures show remarkable respect for Modi, sources said.
"Thank you Ethiopia for a welcome that was unforgettable. The Indian community showed remarkable warmth and affection. India-Ethiopia friendship is going to get even more robust in the times to come," Modi said.
When Modi arrived at the hotel, he was warmly welcomed by the members of the Indian community. Local artists performed dances. Some of them danced on the theme of the popular Hindi song 'Aisa Des Hai Mera' to welcome him.
On Wednesday, Modi will address the Joint Session of Parliament and share his thoughts on India's journey as the "Mother of Democracy" and the value that the India-Ethiopia partnership can bring to the Global South.
PM Modi arrived in Ethiopia from Jordan, where he held a one-on-one meeting with King Abdullah II at the Husseiniya Palace on Monday before the delegation-level talks.
India and Jordan also inked MoUs in the fields of culture, renewable energy, water management, digital public infrastructure and twinning arrangement between Petra and Ellora, aimed at giving a major boost to bilateral ties and friendship.
From Ethiopia, Modi will visit Oman on the final leg of this three-nation tour.
