Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Kurnool Wins National Award for Best Outbreak Investigation
Kurnool district in India won a national award for the best presentation on investigating disease outbreaks.
The award was given at a special program organized by the National Centre for Disease Control.
The program was about improving how human, animal, and environmental health sectors work together to prevent and respond to diseases.
Kurnool's team, led by Dr. Y Kameswara Prasad, was the best among 15 districts.
They received certificates and a special memento from the government for their excellent work.
Kurnool district won the Best Outbreak Investigation Presentation award at the FEPOH program.
The program focused on improving coordination between human, animal, and environmental health sectors.
Kurnool's team was led by Dr. Y Kameswara Prasad and included Dr. Visweswara Reddy, G Venugopal Yadav, Dr. Aruna, and One Health members.
The team's presentation on a recent disease outbreak was adjudged the best among 15 districts.
Kurnool received certificates and a memento from the Government of India.
- Who
- Kurnool district team led by Dr Y Kameswara Prasad
- What
- Won the Best Outbreak Investigation Presentation award
- When
- From April to July 23
- Where
- Vijayawada
- Why
- For their presentation on a recent disease outbreak
Kurnool's Achievement
Other Districts' Performance
Recognition
Kurnool's Achievement
Kurnool's team was recognized as the best among 15 districts for their outbreak investigation presentation.
Other Districts' Performance
Other districts also participated but did not receive the top award.
- Event
- Sector Connect – Field Epidemiology Programme on One Health (FEPOH)
- Organizer
- National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)
- Location
- Vijayawada
- Duration
- April to July 23
- Award
- Best Outbreak Investigation Presentation
- Team Leader
- Dr Y Kameswara Prasad
- Team Members
- Dr Visweswara Reddy, G Venugopal Yadav, Dr Aruna, and One Health members
- Number of Participating Districts
- 15