Question
The G20 Pandemic Fund has recently approved a proposal
worth 25 million dollars from the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying. This approval aims to strengthen which system in India, with a focus on reducing the risk of pathogen transmission from animals to humans?Solution
The G20 Pandemic Fund has approved a 25 million dollar proposal of the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying for strengthening the Animal Health System of India. Established under Indonesia’s G20 Presidency, the Pandemic Fund finances critical investments to strengthen pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response capacities at national, regional, and global levels, focusing on low- and middle-income countries. The Pandemic Fund will not only bring additional, dedicated resources for pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response but also incentivise increased investments, enhance coordination among partners, and serve as a platform for advocacy. The impact of the project would be to reduce the risk of a pathogen emerging from animals to be transmitted into the human population. The devastating human, economic, and social cost of COVID-19 has highlighted the urgent need for coordinated action to build stronger One-health systems and mobilize additional resources for pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response. About G20 The G20 or Group of 20 is an intergovernmental forum comprising 19 countries and the European Union. It works to address major issues related to the global economy, such as international financial stability, climate change mitigation and sustainable development. Founded: 26 September 1999
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