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The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has announced the successful development of India's first indigenous African Swine Fever (ASF) vaccine by scientists at ICAR–National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (ICAR-NIHSAD), which could bolster biosecurity and protect farmers' livelihoods. Source: Original Link
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The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), in collaboration with Indian Immunologicals Limited (IIL) and ICMR-National Institute of Virology (NIV), has made significant progress in developing an improved vaccine for Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD). The vaccine, which is fully indigenous and requires two doses administered 28 days apart, has successfully
Entrepreneur-in-Residence
Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized the impact of the Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) Programme on India's biotech sector during the BRIC Annual Meeting. The initiative aims to foster a new breed of scientist-entrepreneurs, bridging research and enterprise. The programme has encouraged private sector involvement, facilitating technology translation and startup creation. The
One Health Mission
Union Health Minister Shri J P Nadda delivered the inaugural address at the National One Health Mission Assembly 2025, emphasizing the theme 'One Earth, One Health, One Future' as a foundation for enhancing health security and pandemic preparedness. The assembly highlighted India's advancements in health research,