Bengaluru: An artist at Chamarajanagar has come up with a road game titled ‘Corona Maari’ to overcome the vaccine doubts between tribes.
The Drama Basavaraja Soliga was first staged in Karalakatte Village on July 5 and more shows, which were intended to increase awareness in the Soliga community, planned.
Chamarajanagar is between the district with high vaccine waste.
On June 30, 6.9 percent wasted a wasted dose.
Until July 5, 32.6 percent of the eligible population in Chamarajanagar had received at least one dose of Covid-19 vaccine.
Basavaraja script revolves around a young man who often has a fever.
The family took him to traditional physicians in accordance with community practice.
Healer told them that the man was not under the influence of gods or devils but was infected by the virus and had to be treated by a doctor.
This story has a strong message to vaccinate to prevent disease.
Basavaraja, who is also a community leader, said that traditional physician influences how tribal perceives things and it is important to bind medical care messages and vaccination for the community trust system.
“Tribal people are groups that are afraid of God.
His belief is that God can treat any health hazards.
To persuade tribal members to get Jab, the message must be conveyed through their belief system,” he added.
The community has more than 30,000 members in Chamarajanagar Regency, and has seen 40 Covid cases, including two deaths.
Drama, written and done in the language of Saliga Soliga, featuring 10 characters and songs based on people’s traditions.
‘Soliga Pushmale Kalasasa’, tribal art club, enforce it.
According to Dr.
Prashanth N Srinivas, assistant director (research) and faculty, the Public Health Institute, Bengaluru, the involvement of the state with the tribal community is historically low and this reflects in the current situation.
“The fear they have is not only about vaccinations.
They are surprised when health workers appear in front of their door.
There is not much trust in the health care system, and the lack of trust now has an effect on vaccination,” Dr.
Srinivas said, who had worked in the district.
Muttaih V, Secretary of Singaga Abhivriddhi Sangha, Hanur, believes that the game will encourage people to take Jab.
“There is awareness about Covid-19, but there is also a concern about seeking care,” he said, adding that a 35-year-old man from a village in Hanur Taluk could be saved that he was seeking early care.
“He has symptoms, including a fever, but he avoids looking for care and moves.
When he died, we tracked all of his contacts, 30 of which were tested positively.” The man was also found positive Covid after his death in April.
There is an exclusive Covid Care Center for tribal members in Jeerige Gadde Village.
Dr Ravi District Health Officer MC said that community involvement is very important to achieve higher vaccination coverage.
Chamarajanagar shares the border with Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
The district government has handened hands with doctors and tribal leaders to increase vaccination figures.