Q. With reference to the International Pathogen Surveillance Network (IPSN) consider the following statements:
1.It facilitates the development of regional surveillance networks and, ultimately, a global early warning system to protect against pandemics.
2.It is hosted by the WHO Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence.
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is incorrect. IPSN is a global network to help protect people from infectious disease threats through the power of pathogen genomics. Its goal is to detect and respond to disease threats before they become epidemics and pandemics and to optimize routine disease surveillance.

Statement 2 is incorrect. IPSN is hosted by the WHO Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence.

Source: ForumIAS