Indian government recently launched the “Animal Health Security Strengthening in India for Pandemic Preparedness and Response” project to prevent future pandemics by closely monitoring animal health.

Objective: The project seeks to bolster India’s ability to detect, prevent, and respond to animal health threats, with a focus on mitigating risks of zoonotic diseases (diseases transmitted from animals to humans).

Funding: Supported by a $25 million grant from the Pandemic Fund created by G20 nations in 2022, the project is part of an international effort to improve pandemic preparedness in low- and middle-income countries