COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and hesitancy in Indian context: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Vaccination against COVID-19 is vital for achieving herd immunity, and the Government of India has adopted several strategies to achieve coverage. Vaccine hesitancy was identified as a potential obstacle in combating COVID-19. This study aimed to review the COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and hesitancy, and factors associated with vaccine hesitancy based on studies conducted in Indian populations.

Community engagement to control dengue and other vector-borne diseases in Alappuzha municipality, Kerala, India.

Vector-borne diseases (VBDs) are a serious threat in many Indian states, including Kerala. Community-based decentralized planning and engagement are effective strategies that can make positive behavioral changes to control VBDs. This community-based implementation research was conducted during November 2016 - October 2018 in Alappuzha municipality in Kerala, India.