Conclave on Pandemic Preparedness and Vaccine Innovation for livestock held in Hyderabad
NITI Aayog Member (Health) Vinod K Paul inaugurated the conclave under the One Health approach.
Summary
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, with Indian Immunologicals Limited and the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), organised a 'Conclave on Pandemic Preparedness & Vaccine Innovation' in Hyderabad, Telangana, on 10 January 2025. NITI Aayog Member (Health) Vinod K Paul inaugurated the conclave and called for stronger veterinary infrastructure and next-generation animal vaccines to prevent spillover of zoonotic diseases. The conclave focused on One Health, vaccination programmes, disease surveillance, vaccine testing and regulatory pathways.
Key facts
- Date and place
- 10 January 2025, Hyderabad
- Organisers
- Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Indian Immunologicals Ltd, NDDB
- Inaugurated by
- Vinod K Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog
- Focus
- One Health, zoonotic disease prevention, animal vaccines
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Who inaugurated the 'Conclave on Pandemic Preparedness & Vaccine Innovation' held in Hyderabad on 10 January 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Vinod K Paul
PIB (FAHD): Prof. Dr Vinod K Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog, inaugurated the conclave as Chief Guest.
The livestock vaccine conclave of 10 January 2025 was organised by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying with Indian Immunologicals Limited and which board?
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Correct answer: A — National Dairy Development Board
PIB (FAHD): the conclave was organised in collaboration with Indian Immunologicals Limited and the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB).