Vishanu Yuddh Abhyas: Assessing Pandemic Preparedness Under NOHM
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event Name | Vishanu Yuddh Abhyas (Virus War Exercise) |
| Organizing Body | National One Health Mission (NOHM) |
| Location | Ajmer district, Rajasthan |
| Dates | August 27 to August 31, 2024 |
| Objective | Assess pandemic preparedness of the National Joint Outbreak Response Team (NJORT) |
| Simulated Scenario | Zoonotic disease outbreak |
| Stakeholders | - National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) |
| - Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) | |
| - Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) | |
| - Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) | |
| - Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) | |
| - Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) | |
| - Rajasthan State Administration | |
| - AIIMS Jodhpur BSL-3 Lab | |
| - District Administration | |
| - Local health and veterinary officers | |
| Key Components | a) Investigation and identification of the virus |
| b) Actions to control the spread of the illness | |
| Monitoring | Independent observers monitored the response |
| Outcome | Valuable insights for future strategies to enhance preparedness for zoonotic disease outbreaks |
| Key Figure | Union Health and Family Welfare Minister, Shri J P Nadda |
| Minister's Statement | Praised the exercise, emphasizing the importance of One Health Mission |