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.