KK Shailaja, the current Health and Social Welfare Minister of Kerala, has been recognised across the world for her remarkable fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier, she was honoured with the title of ‘World’s Top Thinker 2020’ by a UK magazine wherein she surpassed New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern.
And now, in a welcome change, Vogue’s cover model for their November issue is no glamorous celebrity but KK Shailaja herself! According to News18, Vogue India paid a much-deserved tribute to the minister for her effective efforts in the management of the pandemic in Kerala!
“There’s no time to be scared. More than fear, I feel the enthusiasm to get involved,” Shailaja told Vogue.
“There’s no time to be scared. More than fear, I feel an enthusiasm to get involved,” says #KKShailaja, Kerala’s minister for health, social justice and women and child development. Read the exclusive interview here. #VogueWOTY2020https://t.co/vrf0mfDmUQ pic.twitter.com/YVDiTe6n4i
— VOGUE India (@VOGUEIndia) November 9, 2020
For her battle against the pandemic, KK Shailaja has been gifted the title “Coronavirus Slayer” by the international media.
According to The New Indian Express, COVID-19 had caught the attention of KK Shailaja way before the world realised it was a threat. She was familiar with the situation since in 2018, she was involved in the successful containment of the Nipah virus outbreak. Hence, she adopted effective strategies right from the beginning. Her idea was simple – test, trace, isolate and support. It was strict but humane.
KK Shailaja’s strategy went on to flatten the coronavirus curve in Kerala in 100 days from the first death that was reported, which has been a great achievement. The state has one of the best recovery rates in the world.
People online have been congratulating the star for her remarkable achievement. Many are also talking about how the next generation will grow up having a varied range of female role models!
This is really special @VOGUEIndia . So cool. https://t.co/KglNrSeGsx
— Faye DSouza (@fayedsouza) November 9, 2020
Vogue India praises KK Shailaja teacher as a Vogue Warrior. ❤️
"Meet Kerala’s Health minister who is taking the state out of the pandemic. After the Nipah virus, KK Shailaja is now leading the way in the coronavirus battle with a focus on public healthcare."
– Vogue India pic.twitter.com/Z330bEnVxL
— Advaid അദ്വൈത് (@Advaidism) May 7, 2020
The kind of cover girl we want to see. https://t.co/WOxB0Wf4U1
— Aditi Shorewal (@aditishorewal) November 10, 2020
May be one of the best cover page to have in year 2020.. https://t.co/hvBiIkGX12
— Ranjith Bhaskaran (@RanjithBhaskar6) November 9, 2020
PROUD MOMENT TO BE A KERALITE????!!!!
WE NEED MORE LIKE HER IN OUR COUNTRY?
VOGUE INDIA PRAISES KK SHAILAJA TEACHER AS A VOGUE WARRIOR ❤️ .IT’S GREAT HONOUR TO HAV A SUCH A WONDERFUL MINISTER IN OUR GOVT. #keralafightsCorona @shailajateacher— Rashu Mr Brat (@rashu007brat) May 8, 2020
Imagine the next generation of little girls getting to grow up watching women like her change the world ❤️❤️❤️ @shailajateacher you are a superstar https://t.co/UQ5PnNCDsv
— Bharathi (@Tabushaa) November 9, 2020
Kerala's Minister for Health and Social Welfare – what an inspiration in terms of both leadership and humility!
?????????? https://t.co/OnvwyQuWCL— Ranjita Dilraj (@DilrajRanjita) November 9, 2020
KK Shailaja, IPS @rama_rajeswari, nurse Reshma, @kiranshaw among Vogue India’s ‘Women of 2020’. Congratulations to all these women are are powerful changemakers https://t.co/6JfyX4EMQf
— Dhanya Rajendran (@dhanyarajendran) November 10, 2020
Kudos to Vogue for giving female leaders their rightful recognition. Younger girls will have excellent role models to look up to!