Madhya Pradesh Conducts National Mock Drill for Pandemic Preparedness
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare conducted a large-scale mock drill titled 'Vishanu Sankraman Pratirodh Abhyas' in Madhya Pradesh from November 2-5, 2025, to assess India's pandemic preparedness and intersectoral coordination in managing zoonotic diseases. The drill simulated an outbreak of Crimean Congo Haemorrhagic Fever, involving various stakeholders and experts from health, veterinary, and wildlife sectors. Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda praised the exercise, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and a One Health approach in responding to pandemics.
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