Archive · 18 Dec 2025
India Needs One Health Approach for Future Pandemics
Dr. Rajiv Bahl, the head of the Indian Council of Medical Research, spoke at a big meeting called VIROCON 2025.
This meeting was about viruses and how to prepare for future pandemics.
He said that India needs a strong plan called 'One Health' to fight viruses that can spread from animals to humans.
The meeting had over 650 people from different countries and important Indian schools and organizations.
They talked about how to watch for new viruses, make medicines, and be ready for any future outbreaks.
They also gave awards to scientists for their good work.
Dr. Rajiv Bahl emphasized the need for a robust One Health approach to combat future pandemics.
VIROCON 2025 was a three-day international conference organized by the ICMR-National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune.
The event focused on emerging viral threats, advances in virological research, and pandemic preparedness.
Over 650 delegates from various countries and premier Indian institutions participated in the conference.
Scientific sessions included One Health and pandemic preparedness, development of countermeasures, and fundamental virology.
- Who
- Dr. Rajiv Bahl, Director General, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) & Secretary, Department of Health Research (DHR)
- What
- VIROCON 2025 conference on viral research and pandemic preparedness
- When
- Recently (specific dates not mentioned)
- Where
- Pune, India
- Why
- To address emerging viral threats and innovations in virology, and to promote a One Health approach for future pandemic preparedness
- Event Name
- VIROCON 2025
- Organizers
- ICMR-National Institute of Virology (NIV), NIV Research Foundation, Indian Virological Society (IVS)
- Theme
- Changing Landscapes in Human, Animal and Plant Viruses: Bridging Basic Science, Innovation and Public Health
- Participants
- Over 650 delegates including scientists, clinicians, public health experts, industry partners, and students from India and abroad
- Countries Represented
- US, Canada, Thailand, India
- Key Sessions
- One Health and pandemic preparedness, development of countermeasures, fundamental virology
- Awards Presented
- IVS Oration Awards 2025, IVS Young Scientist Awards, VIROCON 2025 oral and poster awards