Fifth Scientific Steering Committee meeting on National One Health Mission
The Fifth Meeting of the Scientific Steering Committee on One Health was held on 18 May 2026 in New Delhi under the Principal Scientific Adviser. The National One Health Mission reported a Model Governance Framework for States/UTs, genomics/metagenomics surveillance networks, and interface surveillance in zoos, bird sanctuaries and slaughterhouses. A framework video and National One Health Assembly proceedings were released.
- Meeting
- Fifth SSC on One Health; 18 May 2026, New Delhi
- Chair
- Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India
- Mission milestones
- Model Governance Framework; genomics/metagenomics surveillance; interface surveillance; National One Health Assembly
- Released
- framework video; Assembly proceedings (Nov 2025); Nagpur workshop proceedings (17–18 Mar 2026)
- Focus
- zoonoses, climate-sensitive health risks, inter-sectoral plans
The National One Health Mission steering meeting: what happened?
One Health means human, animal and environment health are tracked together—because the next outbreak may jump species. This steering committee is where ministries align that work.
- Discussed integrating One Health into annual work plans and budgets.
- Work streams noted: BSL-3/4 labs, technology-enhanced surveillance, data sharing, medical countermeasures.
- Call for mock drills, preparedness and clear funding needs.
What is the National One Health Mission doing?
- Building State/UT governance templates and surveillance that spans humans, animals and the environment.
Why does the National One Health Mission steering meeting matter?
- Health security: Cross-ministry zoonosis preparedness.
- Federal: State governance frameworks.
What can Prelims ask on the National One Health Mission steering meeting?
- Fifth One Health SSC: 18 May 2026.
- Model Governance Framework for States/UTs; genomics surveillance networks.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2026-05-18): the Principal Scientific Adviser chaired the fifth Scientific Steering Committee meeting on the National One Health Mission in New Delhi.
- Preparing for diseases that jump from animals is part of preparing for the next pandemic.
Quotable data pointThe Principal Scientific Adviser chaired the fifth Scientific Steering Committee meeting on the National One Health Mission in New Delhi.
PIB: PSA: One Health Mission, 18 May 2026
Exam angle
Prelims: One Health concept.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
The Fifth Scientific Steering Committee on One Health met on
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB (PSA/One Health), 18 May 2026.
Questions students ask about this
When was the fifth One Health SSC held?
18 May 2026 in New Delhi.
What framework for States was highlighted?
The Model Governance Framework for One Health in States and UTs.
Name one surveillance thrust.
Genomics and metagenomics-based networks, plus surveillance at human–animal–environment interfaces.
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Official source: PIB: PSA: One Health Mission, 18 May 2026
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