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,
MoU
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) and P.V. Narsimha Rao Telangana Veterinary University (PVNRTVU) to promote collaborative research in veterinary sciences. The agreement includes joint research programs, knowledge sharing, student and faculty exchanges, and publication of findings. This
Plant Health Initiative
The 28th PM-STIAC meeting, chaired by Principal Scientific Adviser Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, emphasized the urgent need for a National Plant Health Initiative (NPHI) to enhance plant health in India. Key discussions included the integration of AI and digital platforms for proactive management, addressing climate change impacts, and ensuring collaboration
One Health
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) and the FAO organized a workshop in New Delhi to develop a One Health Communication Strategy aimed at enhancing animal health and pandemic preparedness. The event brought together various stakeholders to create a science-based communication roadmap focusing on zoonotic diseases, antimicrobial resistance,