Dr. Cyrus S Poonawalla wins “Excellence in Inter-American Public Health” award

Excellence in Inter-American Public Health Award in recognition for his efforts to eradicate Rubella and Congenital Rubella Syndrome in America

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the Pan American Health and Education Foundation (PAHEF) presented Dr. Cyrus S Poonawalla, Chairman and Managing Director of Serum Institute of India Limited with the Award for “Excellence in Inter-American Public Health”,making him the first Indian to get this prestigious honour in Washington D.C. Dr. Poonawalla received this award at the hands of Dr. Mirta Roses Periago, Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) for his extraordinary contribution to eliminate Rubella and Congenital Rubella Syndrome in America. 

Serum Institute of India has demonstrated unparalleled focus in supplying several hundred millions of doses to curb the scourge of Rubella (German Measles) and Measles to 38 regions in America, for the past 16 years, for routine immunization as well as for mass campaigns.

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