India, Aug. 5 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:
The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying secured a grant under the G20 Pandemic Fund Project titled "Animal Health Security Strengthening in India for Pandemic Preparedness and Response", launched on 25th October 2024.
The initiative aims to reduce the risk of pathogens emerging from both domesticated and wild animals and spilling over into human populations, thereby protecting public health, nutritional security, and the livelihoods of vulnerable communities. Key objectives of the project include:
Augmenting laboratory systems
Enhancing surveillance and early warning systems
Strengthening capacity, competency, and human resource development
Advancing data s...