Coronavirus / INDIA New partnership to promote research related to Kovid-191

Several new challenges have emerged due to the Kovid-19 outbreak. However, the epidemic has also provided research opportunities, which may help India to fight such challenges and prepare itself for the future. Keeping this fact in mind, a new partnership has been formed between two major institutions working in the field of research and development - India Alliance and RTI International India, to speed up the ...

Vikrant Shekhawat : Jun 11, 2020, 05:06 PM
New Delhi | Several new challenges have emerged due to the Kovid-19 outbreak. However, the epidemic has also provided research opportunities, which may help India to fight such challenges and prepare itself for the future. Keeping this fact in mind, a new partnership has been formed between two major institutions working in the field of research and development - India Alliance and RTI International India, to speed up the process related to Kovid-19 and recover it. Research may be encouraged to strengthen.


The India Alliance institution was established in the year 2008 as a partnership between the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and The Welcome Trust, United Kingdom. It aims to build scientific capacity and support internationally competitive research in biomedical and health sciences in Indian institutions. Whereas, RTI International India has been working to help India meet developmental challenges since the early 1980s.


The main topics being focused under this initiative include testing, monitoring, contact detection, medical consultation, ensuring access to health and nutrition services among vulnerable communities, strengthening health services and supply chain. , Promoting risk communication and community participation. In addition, the program aims to promote strategic partnerships with public and private sector stakeholders, which can help in advocacy, policy reform, resource mobilization.


It is being told that this partnership between India Alliance and RTI International will encourage researchers from academic institutions, industries and social sector to work on research work related to Kovid-19, which can have far-reaching results. CEO of India Alliance, Dr. Shahid Jameel has stated that "We are excited about the partnership with RTI International India. This may help us understand the impact of Kovid-19 on health systems and existing programs and develop new solutions for the future is."


Dr. Rajeev Tandon, Director (Health), RTI International India stated that “This partnership is capable of supporting the Indian health sector in a broader way. This can help develop a technology-based structure, which can be effective in providing a strong foundation for generating and sustaining long-term impact. ”Several new challenges have emerged due to the Kovid-19 outbreak. However, the epidemic has also provided research opportunities, which may help India to fight such challenges and prepare itself for the future. Keeping this fact in mind, a new partnership has been formed between two major institutions working in the field of research and development - India Alliance and RTI International India, to speed up the process related to Kovid-19 and recover it. Research may be encouraged to strengthen.


The India Alliance institution was established in the year 2008 as a partnership between the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and The Welcome Trust, United Kingdom. It aims to build scientific capacity and support internationally competitive research in biomedical and health sciences in Indian institutions. Whereas, RTI International India has been working to help India meet developmental challenges since the early 1980s.


The main topics being focused under this initiative include testing, monitoring, contact detection, medical consultation, ensuring access to health and nutrition services among vulnerable communities, strengthening health services and supply chain. , Promoting risk communication and community participation. In addition, the program aims to promote strategic partnerships with public and private sector stakeholders, which can help in advocacy, policy reform, resource mobilization.


It is being told that this partnership between India Alliance and RTI International will encourage researchers from academic institutions, industries and social sector to work on research work related to Kovid-19, which can have far-reaching results. CEO of India Alliance, Dr. Shahid Jameel has stated that "We are excited about the partnership with RTI International India. This may help us understand the impact of Kovid-19 on health systems and existing programs and develop new solutions for the future is."


Dr. Rajeev Tandon, Director (Health), RTI International India stated that “This partnership is capable of supporting the Indian health sector in a broader way. This can help develop a technology-based structure, which can be effective in providing a strong foundation for generating and sustaining long-term impact. ”