Union Health Minister

DNA: Drinking is forbidden for doctors!

The country's health director has issued an advisory for doctors. It has been said in this advisory that doctors should stay away from alcohol. Although this is only a suggestion, there are no instructions. The figures of the World Health Organization have also been cited in this advisory.

Apr 10, 2023, 23:08 PM IST

Farooq Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti will join Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Yatra, confirms Congress

Mehbooba Mufti taking a swipe at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said that the new government during the last 8 years has shaken all the foundations of this country, details below.

Dec 28, 2022, 09:05 AM IST

COVID-19: Arunachal health department asks Districts to send positive samples for genome sequencing

The direction comes after the Centre has requested all states to ensure genome sequencing of COVID-positive samples as far as possible to track variants of the virus.

Dec 21, 2022, 19:35 PM IST

Delhi lifts Rs 500 fine for not wearing face masks in public

Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has decided to withdraw the order that made it compulsory for face masks in public and which levied Rs 500 as fine for those found violating the order. 

Oct 20, 2022, 19:57 PM IST

On PM Modi's birthday, over 1 lakh people donate blood, set world record

Dr Mansukh Mandaviya announced on Saturday that the number of volunteers who have donated blood through the Raktdaan Amrit Mahotsav has surpassed one lakh.

Sep 18, 2022, 06:40 AM IST

Over 87 thousand donate blood on PM Modi’s Birthday, setting new ‘world record’

Raktdaan Amrit Mahotsav began on PM Narendra Modi’s birthday. Mansukh Mandviya announced that India has set a new world record for donating blood

Sep 17, 2022, 23:14 PM IST

‘India creates history again’: PM Modi hails India for crossing 2 billion Covid-19 vaccine doses

“It's a matter of pride for us that India has crossed 2 Billion doses of #COVID19 vaccine administered so far. I congratulate the healthcare workers and the citizens on this achievement,” said Dr Mansukh Mandaviya. 

Jul 17, 2022, 12:38 PM IST

NEET PG 2022: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya to felicitate top 25 rank holders in Dental, Medicine courses

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will felicitate top rank holders of the entrance exam NEET PG 2022.

Jun 30, 2022, 15:25 PM IST

Mansukh Mandaviya holds Covid-19 review meet with 5 eastern states— Read 6 key points by minister

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya held a detailed discussion on Covid-19 management including increasing hospital infrastructure, more testing and following Covid-19 appropriate behaviour. 

Jan 29, 2022, 20:14 PM IST

Centre's ‘Har Ghar Dastak’ COVID-19 vaccination programme to be launched on Dhanteras

“The ‘Har Ghar Dastak’ door-to-door vaccination campaign will run over the next one month for full vaccination in poor performing districts and will be launched on November 2 on the occasion of Dhanwantari Diwas,” official government sources said.

Oct 29, 2021, 06:57 AM IST

Centre to launch 'Har Ghar Dastak' campaign next month to ramp up COVID-19 vaccination

"We are going to launch a mega vaccination campaign `Har Ghar Dastak`. We have decided that for the next one month, healthcare workers will go door-to-door to vaccinate people eligible for the second dose and also those who have not taken the first dose," the Union Health Minister said. 

Oct 28, 2021, 07:43 AM IST

Centre will give 50% vaccines free to states, UTs: clarifies Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan has clarified on the issue of vaccines after concerns were raised from various quarters including the Congress. 

Apr 26, 2021, 10:10 AM IST

High level meeting on Coronavirus chaired by Union Health Minister Dr Harshvardhan

In order to curb the growing Coronavirus cases in the country, a Group of Ministers meeting is to be held today under the chairmanship of Dr Harsh Vardhan. At the same time, PM Modi said that test, track, treatment is necessary. More than 1 lakh cases of corona are coming in the country every day.

Apr 09, 2021, 15:16 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

Coronavirus in India: Health Minister takes high level meet

Union health minister harsh vardhan holds a press conference on coronavirus in new Delhi. He said that all passengers travelling to India from china, thailand, singapore and other neighbouring countries are being monitored and special screening has been organised for them at airports. india is set to tackle this problem

Feb 13, 2020, 19:08 PM IST

Over 15,000 fresh cases of TB detected: Health Minister JP Nadda

TB is an infectious, airborne disease that mainly affects the lungs. It is also one of the top ten causes of death worldwide.

Nov 17, 2017, 09:01 AM IST

Health Minister JP Nadda launches genetic testing lab in Delhi

Union Health Minister launched the testing lab with the aim to provide proper diagnosis for all kinds of genetic disorders, including cancer and reproductive disorders.

May 16, 2017, 23:21 PM IST

Efforts being made towards making health a fundamental right, says JP Nadda

The Union Health Minister also said that there was a need to decriminalise suicide and after consulting all stakeholders, doctors, the government decide to take this progressive step.

Apr 02, 2017, 09:41 AM IST

WHO assessment of India's National Regulatory Authority big boost to govt efforts towards quality healthcare: Nadda

Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Tuesday said the successful World Health Organisation (WHO) assessment of India's National Regulatory Authority will boost the government's efforts towards quality healthcare.

Feb 22, 2017, 00:28 AM IST

Nadda inaugurates Cancer Hospital

Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda today inaugurated the Cancer Hospital attached to the Gauhati Medical College (GMC) here.

Feb 17, 2017, 22:17 PM IST