Serum Institute to establish centre of excellence for Infectious Diseases & Pandemic Preparedness in Hyderabad

Serum Institute of India has announced the establishment of a Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla Centre of Excellence in Infectious Diseases and Pandemic Preparedness at Hyderabad. It will be located at the Indian Institute of Public Health (IIPH-H) in the city.

The Centre of Excellence is being set up for providing the community with a centralized location for information, resources, and support during times of public health emergencies.

An official release stated that



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.

It may be known that the Serum Institute of India Limited. is now one of the world’s largest vaccine manufacturers by number of doses produced and sold globally.