The 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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  1. Bengaluru
  2. Surat
  3. Kochi
  4. Hyderabad

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Option 4 : Hyderabad
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  • 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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