Harsh Vardhan

India welcomes US decision to continue participation in WHO: Vardhan

8:03 pm January 27, 2021

New Delhi: India welcomes the US’ decision to continue participation in the World Health Organisation, Health minister Harsh Vardhan said on Tuesday. Vardhan digitally chaired the 148th session of the WHO Executive Board through video conference on Tuesday. ”On behalf of India and as Chair of the WHO Executive Board, I welcome the announcement that the new administration of President Joe Biden will halt […]

Keep a check on rumours, disinformation regarding COVID-19 vaccines: Vardhan to states

11:15 pm January 16, 2021

New Delhi: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan asked his counterparts in states and union territories to keep a check on rumours and disinformation regarding COVID-19 vaccines as he held a review meeting on day one of the inoculation drives on Saturday. According to a statement, Vardhan congratulated authorities in states and UTs on the successful launch of the world’s […]

COVID vaccination drive: What people said

10:46 pm January 16, 2021

New Delhi: As India launched the world’s largest vaccination drive against the coronavirus pandemic, showing the light at the end of a 10-month tunnel that upended millions of lives, here are some of the quotes from people who took the jab and politicians: — Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan: These vaccines are ‘sanjivani’ in our fight against this pandemic. […]

COVID-19 vaccines ‘Sanjivani’ in fight against pandemic: Health Minister Harsh Vardhan

2:00 pm January 16, 2021

New Delhi: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Saturday described the COVID-19 vaccines as ‘Sanjivani’ in the fight against the infectious disease as he urged people not to pay heed to hearsay and instead believe in experts and scientists. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the world’s largest vaccination programme covering the entire length and breadth of the country and […]

About 18-19 COVID vaccine candidates in pipeline: Harsh Vardhan

Herculean efforts paid off, Vardhan to scientists on COVID-19 vaccine approval

7:42 pm January 4, 2021

New Delhi: Union Science and Technology Minister Harsh Vardhan on Monday said the Herculean efforts of scientists have finally paid off as two coronavirus vaccines have been developed at a record-breaking speed and granted authorisation in India. Vardhan, who also holds the charge of Union Health Ministry, said new diagnostic tests can detect the virus within minutes. Massive open science […]