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Zoonotic diseases, climate change, dietary risks posing threat to human health: Soumya Swaminathan

Kochi, Jan 24 (UNI) Highlighting major challenges to human health amid a series of issues including climate change and anti-microbial resistance, Dr Soumya Swaminathan, former Chief Scientist of the World Health Organisation (WHO) said that most of the emerging viral threats are zoonotic infections transmitted from animals to humans.
She was speaking after the launch of various initiatives undertaken as part of a major research project on water quality assessment of Vembanad Lake and water-borne infectious diseases at ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) on Friday.
Dr Swaminathan, who is also the former Director General of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) emphasised the critical role of integrated research, including data from weather, climate, health, and environmental sources, to predict and prevent future outbreaks.
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11 Nov 2025 | 11:00 PM

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AP CM exhorts youth to come up with innovative ideas to become entrepreneurs

11 Nov 2025 | 10:36 PM

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AP: President Murmu to participate in Tiruchanoor Ammavaru Brahmotsavams in Tirupati

11 Nov 2025 | 9:43 PM

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