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India, EU join hands for research program

August 30 , 2018 2279 days 914 0
  • Union Government and European Union (EU) have collaborated for a research programme named ‘Horizon 2020’ to develop Next Generation Influenza Vaccine to protect citizens across the globe.
  • Under this project, a cost-effective and affordable influenza vaccine will be developed. It aims at advancing the efficacy, safety, duration of immunity, and reactivity against an increased breadth of influenza strains.
  • The outcome of this project is expected to contribute to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG-3) to ensure health and well-being for all.
  • It will also help the international community to better prepare in the event of an influenza pandemic. It will also give boost India’s National Health Mission.

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