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Download Solution PDFThe Serum Institute of India has announced the establishment of a Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla Centre of Excellence in Infectious Diseases and Pandemic Preparedness in which city?
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Hyderabad.
In News
- The Serum Institute of India(SII) has announced the establishment of a Dr Cyrus Poonawalla Centre of Excellence in Infectious Diseases and Pandemic Preparedness.
Key Points
- It will be located at the Indian Institute of Public Health, Hyderabad.
- It is being set up for providing the community with a centralized location for information, resources, and support during times of public health emergencies.
- The centre will serve as a hub for public health education, outreach, and response efforts during outbreaks of infectious diseases.
- It will also provide real-time information and updates on current epidemics, as well as offer resources and support for those who have been affected.
- Serum Institute of India Limited. is now one of the world’s largest vaccine manufacturers by the number of doses produced and sold globally.
Additional Information
- Serum Institute of India:
- It is an Indian biotechnology and biopharmaceutical company.
- It is based in Pune, Maharastra.
- It is one of the world’s largest vaccine manufacturers by the number of doses produced and sold globally.
- It was founded by Cyrus Poonawalla in 1966.
- SII produced a COVID-19 vaccine named Covishield.
- CEO: Adar Poonawalla
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