Bathinda: The Regional Coordinating Centre (RCC) – One Health at AIIMS Bathinda observed World Zoonoses Day 2026 with a series of awareness and outreach initiatives aimed at promoting the One Health Approach and enhancing public awareness on the prevention and control of zoonotic diseases.

The activities were conducted under the guidance of Prof. (Dr.) Ratan Gupta, Executive Director, AIIMS Bathinda, and the leadership of Prof. (Dr.) Rakesh Kakkar, Nodal Officer, RCC One Health (NOHP-PCZ), AIIMS Bathinda. The observance featured an expert lecture during a national-level webinar, interactive educational sessions for MBBS and Nursing students, OPD-based awareness programmes, and community engagement activities.

As part of the outreach campaign, awareness programmes were organised for school students, farmers, livestock owners, and rural communities, highlighting the importance of preventing diseases that can spread between animals and humans. The initiatives extended beyond Punjab to villages in neighbouring Haryana, reflecting the institute's efforts to strengthen awareness across diverse communities.