NITI Aayog has released an Expert Group report titled "Future Pandemic Preparedness and Emergency Response — A Framework for Action". The report outlines a blueprint for India to prepare for future public health emergencies, focusing on creating a rapid response system.
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for preparedness, and with unpredictable planetary ecology, climate changes, and human-animal interactions, future large-scale infectious threats are inevitable. The WHO has warned that 75% of future public health risks are likely to be zoonotic.
To address these challenges, NITI Aayog's Expert Group analyzed COVID-19 management, identifying successes, challenges, and key gaps. The Pandemic Preparedness and Emergency Response Framework (PPER) includes four key pillars:
The report serves as a starting point for India’s long-term efforts in pandemic prevention and preparedness, offering actionable recommendations for governance, data management, research, and collaboration.
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