Serum Institute to establish CoE for infectious diseases in Telangana

Hyderabad: Vaccine maker Serum Institute of India on Sunday announced that it would set up a 'Centre of Excellence' for Infectious Diseases and Pandemic Preparedness here. The centre “Dr Cyrus Poonawalla Center of Excellence for Infectious Diseases and Pandemic Preparedness” will be located at the Indian Institute of Public Health, a release said. Rama Rao said: "The opening of this Centre of Excellence in Infectious Diseases and Pandemic Preparedness marks a significant step forward in our efforts to protect the health and well-being of our community. Adar Poonawalla said the Centre will offer a variety of services, including Public health education and outreach, monitoring and tracking of infectious diseases, coordination of response efforts with local healthcare providers and provision of information and support for individuals and families affected by epidemic. Prof Srinath Reddy of Indian Institute of Public Health, Hyderabad, said the Dr Cyrus Poonawalla Centre of Excellence for Infectious Diseases and Pandemic Preparedness will help strengthen India's capacity to anticipate, avert and attenuate pandemic threats through improved prevention, prediction, preparation and prompt response.