World on verge of defeating coronavirus, says Harsh Vardhan at WHO meet
Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Harsh Vardhan chaired the 148th session of WHO Executive Board through video conference. He said, "Allow me to thank the member nations that despite the wide disparity in their epidemiological trends, we are on the verge of defeating the pandemic by adopting a pre-emptive, proactive and collaborative strategy."
Jan 27, 2021, 18:32 PM IST
Volunteered to get vaccinated as...: Here's what Manish Kumar said after getting first COVID-19 jab in Delhi
34-year-old Manish Kumar, a machine operator at AIIMS, became the first person in the national capital to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Jan 16, 2021, 20:59 PM IST
Gradually heading towards victory against COVID-19, says Health Minister Harsh Vardhan; warns against rumours about vaccines
India is heading towards victory against COVID-19.
Jan 16, 2021, 20:11 PM IST
COVID-19 vaccines 'Sanjivani' in fight against pandemic: Health Minister Harsh Vardhan
COVID-19 vaccines are 'Sanjivani' in the fight against the pandemic, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Saturday. PM Modi today launched the world's largest vaccination programme,
Jan 16, 2021, 13:46 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi to flag off India's COVID-19 vaccine drive in less than 12 hours; Centre reviews preparedness
The first phase of the pan India rollout of COVID-19 vaccination drive will be flagged off on Saturday.
Jan 15, 2021, 23:25 PM IST
Seer Swami Harshanandaji Maharaj dies aged 91, PM Narendra Modi shares condolence message
Swami Harshananda, head of the Ramakrishna Math in Bengaluru dies on Tuesday aged 91.
Jan 13, 2021, 12:15 PM IST
Will be able to give COVID-19 vaccine to all soon, says Health Minister Harsh Vardhan as India conducts dry run for mass vaccination
Health Minister Harsh Vardhan has said that the govt will be able to give COVID-19 vaccines to all very soon. A nationwide second dry is being conducted today in 736 districts across 33 States/UTs.
Jan 08, 2021, 12:08 PM IST
COVID-19 vaccines 'Covishield' and 'Covaxin' ready for supply; dry run in 33 states and UTs on January 8: Health Minister Harsh Vardhan
Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Thursday said that the COVID-19 vaccines 'Covishield' and 'Covaxin' are on the verge of being available in the country.
Jan 07, 2021, 13:42 PM IST
Disgraceful for anyone to politicise such a critical issue: Harsh Vardhan hits out at opposition, shares COVID-19 vaccine details
"Wake up and realise you are only discrediting yourselves," said Harsh Vardhan.
Jan 03, 2021, 22:51 PM IST
Watershed moment in India's famed battle against COVID-19: Harsh Vardhan after COVISHIELD, COVAXIN get nod for emergency use
He added, "These vaccines are a fitting tribute to our corona warriors!"
Jan 03, 2021, 16:21 PM IST
Not just in Delhi, COVID-19 vaccine will be free across country, says Health Minister Harsh Vardhan
Asked if the COVID-19 vaccine will be provided free of cost, like in Delhi, Vardhan replied that "not just in Delhi, it will be free across the country."
Jan 02, 2021, 13:22 PM IST
Live updates: COVID-19 vaccine will be provided free of cost, says Health Minister as dry run continues
Stay tuned for the latest updates on dry run conducted by states and Union Territories starting January 2.
Jan 02, 2021, 10:27 AM IST
Know all about Pneumosil, India's first indigenous pneumococcal vaccine
Pneumosil is being developed by Pune-based pharmaceutical company Serum Institute of India in collaboration with Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
Dec 29, 2020, 08:47 AM IST
New COVID-19 strain: Govt is alert, no need to panic, urges Harsh Vardhan
Union Health Minister addressed concerns about the emeregnce of the new strain of coronavirus saying the government was on alert and he urged people to not panic.
Dec 21, 2020, 14:45 PM IST
Centre reserves 5 MBBS seats under central pool for children of COVID-19 warriors: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan
The central government will reserve five MBBS seats under the central pool for the wards of COVID-19 warriors for 2020-2021.
Nov 19, 2020, 20:05 PM IST
Exclusive: Centre makes this big announcement on COVID-19 vaccine for India, know when it'll be available
In an exclusive interview with Zee News, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan spoke on three important topics.
Nov 18, 2020, 23:31 PM IST
Good news expected on corona vaccine with new year: Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Health Minister
In exclusive conversation with Zee News Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Health Minister, said that Delhi's situation is unfortunate but good news expected on corona vaccine with the new year.
Nov 18, 2020, 20:08 PM IST
COVID-19 community transmission limited to few districts, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan admits after months of denial
Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan admitted that community transmission of the novel coronavirus occurred in certain districts in a limited number of states but not countrywide.
Oct 18, 2020, 16:56 PM IST
Good news! Harsh Vardhan makes big announcement over availability of COVID-19 vaccine in India
In a good news for millions of Indians, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Tuesday said that vaccine against coronavirus COVID-19 is expected in India by early 2021. The Union minister added that experts are currently busy chalking out plans on how to roll out the distribution of the vaccine in the country.
Oct 13, 2020, 10:54 AM IST
Health Minister Harsh Vardhan urges people to follow COVID-19 norms ahead of festive season
Just ahead of the upcoming festival season in mind, Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Sunday urged citizens to unite in the fight against the spread of the novel coronavirus disease and asserted that fighting COVID-19 is out foremost 'dharma'.
Oct 11, 2020, 15:31 PM IST
