Pandemic Fund Project

About Pandemic Fund Project

It is a corpus established under the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD), to strengthen India’s readiness for outbreaks of zoonotic diseases.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared six public health emergencies of international concern in recent decades, five of which originated from animals.
It is funded by the G20 Pandemic Fund (established under Indonesia’s G20 Presidency),
The project will be implemented in partnership with three key entities: Asian Development Bank (ADB), World Bank, and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), with expected project completion by August 2026.
The Pandemic Fund Project aims to:
- Strengthen India’s animal health systems to mitigate zoonotic disease risks and protect public health.
- Reduce pandemic risks by establishing an integrated system for monitoring and managing animal-origin diseases.

One Health Approach

It is a way to balance and improve the health of people, animals, and ecosystems by recognizing their interdependency. It involves collaboration across sectors and disciplines to prevent, detect and respond to health threats.