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  Medical Industry: myth and truthin pandemic Presented by:- • Trushya marfatiya • Manan Desai • Rajat shroff • Aadi bondre • Rashi parekh • Harsh Patel • Dhaval Patil
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  General Impact ofthe Pandemic
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  The Pandemic’s Global Impact COVID-19cases exceeded 700 million worldwide, with over 7 million death. The pandemic affected every industry, but healthcare bore the heaviest burden. Global lockdowns, supply chain disruptions and overwhelmed hospitals led to severe crises. Social media misinformation fueled panic, fake cures, and vaccine hesitancy. Statistics & Case Studies: nearly 60% of the global population had been infected at least once. The US spent over $5 trillion on pandemic response, while low-income nations struggled for vaccines. Social media misinformation increased by 900% in 2020 (Harvard Research).
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  Healthcare System Overload& Collapse Key Challenges Faced by Hospitals: Severe shortage of ICU beds, ventilators, and oxygen. Overworked healthcare staff faced extreme stress, leading to resignations. Real-World Cases: Italy (March 2020): Hospitals implemented a triage system, choosing who got life-saving treatment due to resource shortages, USA (April 2020): Central Park was turned into a makeshift hospital to accommodate patients. India (April 2021): Patients died outside hospitals due to oxygen shortages. Black-market oxygen cylinders were sold for $1,000+ Mental & Physical Toll on Medical Workers:80% of healthcare workers reported burnout Thousands of doctors and nurses quit their jobs due to extreme working conditions.
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  Economic Impact –Job Loss & Medical Costs Over 225 million jobs lost globally in 2020 alone. Governments spent trillions on relief programs, but many small businesses collapsed. Medical costs soared, making healthcare unaffordable for millions. US: COVID-19 ICU treatment cost $30,000+ per patient. India: Families paid 10x the normal price for oxygen and essential medicines on the black market. Bangladesh: Factory workers were laid off, pushing millions into poverty. Long-Term Economic Impact: Inflation spiked due to supply chain issues. Many businesses permanently shut down, while tech and pharmaceutical industries profited massively.
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  Mental Health &Social Isolation Depression and anxiety cases rose by 25% worldwide. Suicide rates increased, particularly among youth and unemployed individuals. Remote work and online schooling caused burnout and social detachment. Japan (2020): Reported a 15% increase in suicides, particularly among women and students. US: Calls to mental health hotlines doubled within the first six months of the pandemic.
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  Vaccine Development & Distribution Challenges mRNA vaccines(Pfizer & Moderna) were developed in record time (less than a year). Rich countries bought doses early, leaving poor nations behind. Fake news about vaccine side effects reduced public trust. Some countries received vaccines a year later than the US and Europe.
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  Rise of Scams& Black Markets in Medicine Overview of Medical Scams During COVID-19. The pandemic created a crisis of trust in healthcare systems as black markets and fraudsters took advantage of public fear. Fake medicines, overpriced medical supplies and misinformation about alternative cures became widespread.
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  Types of Scams:- FakeCOVID-19 test kits & vaccine certificates Online sellers advertised “instant” test kits, many of which gave false negatives or positives. Fraudsters sold fake vaccine certificates to people who wanted to travel without getting vaccinated. Black-market medicine sales skyrocketed Demand for life-saving drugs. Desperate families paid 10-20 times the original price for essential drugs. Oxygen & ventilator scams Oxygen cylinders were refilled with industrial gas or nitrogen instead of medical-grade oxygen. Fake ventilators were sold online, causing patient deaths due to equipment failure.
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  Case Study 1:Fake Remdesivir Scam (India, 2021) During India’s second wave, hospitals ran out of antiviral drugs like Remdesivir. Fraudsters sold vials filled with saline water for $500-$1,000 each on the black market. Consequence: Thousands of patients died while taking ineffective drugs. Action Taken: Indian police arrested suppliers in major cities, but many families had already suffered losses.
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  COVID-19 was nodifferent from seasonal flu. Early in the pandemic, some politicians and influencers compared COVID-19 to the flu, arguing it was being exaggerated. Truth: COVID-19 was much more severe than the flu.COVID-19 had a higher fatality rate: Flu fatality rate: ~0.1% COVID-19 fatality rate: 1-3% in early waves, up to 10% for elderly patients. Higher hospitalization rates: Flu rarely leads to ICU admission, whereas COVID-19 overwhelmed hospitals worldwide. Italy’s COVID-19 Surge (March 2020)Italy’s hospitals ran out of ICU beds within weeks. Doctors had to choose between saving younger patients or elderly ones due to ventilator shortages. Myths of COVID-19:- COVID-19 was no different from seasonal flu
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  Drinking Hot Water orEating Garlic Prevents COVID-19 Traditional home remedies can prevent or cure COVID- 19. Social media spread false claims that hot water, garlic, and herbal drinks could “kill” the virus. Truth: No food or drink can cure COVID-19. COVID-19 is a respiratory virus, not a bacteria, so food and drinks don’t stop infection. Only vaccines, hygiene, and proper medical treatment are effective. Methanol Poisoning in Iran (2020)Misinformation spread that drinking methanol (industrial alcohol) could kill the virus.700+ people died, and thousands were hospitalized with liver failure.
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  5G Networks SpreadCOVID-19 5G towers emitted waves that caused the virus. This conspiracy theory gained traction on social media, leading to real-world consequences. Truth: Viruses do not spread through radio waves. COVID-19 spread in countries without 5G, proving it had no connection to mobile networks. Medical experts and engineers confirmed that 5G signals are harmless to human health. 5G Tower Attacks in the UK (2020)Citizens burned 5G towers, believing they caused the pandemic. Emergency services lost communication, worsening the crisis.
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  COVID-19 Vaccines Change DNAor Cause Infertility Vaccines alter human DNA or lead to infertility. Fear campaigns falsely claimed that mRNA vaccines permanently change genetic material or cause reproductive issues. Truth: Vaccines do not alter DNA or affect fertility. mRNA vaccines never enter the nucleus of human cells, meaning they cannot change DNA. No fertility effects were found in studies of vaccinated women and men. Large-Scale Fertility Study Over 35,000 vaccinated pregnant women were monitored. No increase in miscarriages, birth defects, or fertility issues was observed.
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  Natural Infection IsBetter Than Vaccination Getting infected naturally provides better immunity than vaccines. Some people refused vaccination, believing their immune system would fight COVID-19 better. Truth: Natural infection is dangerous and unpredictable. Risk of long COVID: Even mild cases can lead to heart damage, lung scarring, and brain fog. Vaccines provide controlled immunity without severe illness or death. Sweden’s Herd Immunity Strategy (2020-2021)Sweden avoided lockdowns, encouraging natural infection. Consequence: Death rate was higher than neighboring countries, forcing the government to change its approach.
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  Wearing Masks CausesCarbon Dioxide Poisoning Wearing masks for long hours leads to CO buildup and suffocation. ₂ Truth: Masks allow proper airflow and do not trap CO₂. Surgeons wear masks for 8+ hours daily with no health risks. Only poorly fitted masks cause discomfort, not CO poisoning. Japan’s ₂ High Mask Compliance (2020-2022)Japan had lower COVID-19 rates than most countries due to strict mask-wearing. No increase in respiratory issues was observed in mask- wearing populations.
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  Conclusion & Lessons Learned Misinformationand scams make worse the pandemic. Healthcare must be more transparent to regain public trust. People should fact-check before spreading false medical claims. Call to Action:- • Promote science-based health awareness. • Push for stricter regulations against medical fraud. • Encourage vaccine acceptance to prevent future pandemics
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  Thank you