Harsh Vardhan

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How many labs in India can test Coronavirus?

As of now, the Department of Health Research/ICMR has commissioned 52 laboratories for COVID-19 testing in India

07 Mar 2020 3:35 PM

India had earlier reported three cases from Kerala, including two medical students from Wuhan in China, the epicentre of the deadly novel coronavirus. (Photo: PTI)

Two new cases of coronavirus in Delhi, Telangana

Meanwhile, Rajasthan health minister Raghu Sharma said an Italian tourist has tested positive for coronavirus in Jaipur.

03 Mar 2020 4:05 AM

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan (Photo: PTI)

‘Apology’ battle rocks LS as minister, Rahul wrangle

The ruling side, meanwhile, was adamant that Mr Gandhi should apologise.

08 Feb 2020 2:12 AM

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal (Photo: Pritam Bandyopadhyay)

Kejriwal hits back at Harsh Vardhan over ‘outsider’ remark

Kejriwal was responding to Dr Vardhan’s tweet, in which the BJP leader questioned the chief minister for calling himself ‘Delhi’s son.’

01 Feb 2020 6:38 AM

"As per the survey, the prevalence of mental disorders in adults over the age of 18 years is about 10.6 per cent," Union Health minister Harsh Vardhan said during Question Hour. (Photo: Twitter | @drharshvardhan)

'Over 10 per cent adults detected with mental disorders': Union Health Minister

Vardhan said the survey said there was at least 1 mental health hospital in all 12 surveyed states

06 Dec 2019 2:31 PM

Union health minister Dr Harsh Vardhan (Photo: PTI)

Arvind Kejriwal betrayed residents of illegal colonies: Harsh Vardhan

Delhi government did not finalise the boundaries of the unauthorised colonies and kept on seeking extension after extension.

13 Sep 2019 2:15 AM

At the event, Modi also exchanged pleasantries with a couple of women rag pickers.

Anti-plastic drive: PM Modi extends helping hand to rag-pickers in Mathura

The Ministry is also making efforts to spread awareness about the management and recycling ecosystem across India.

11 Sep 2019 1:46 PM

Rahul went on to share that during his recent visit to Wayanad, he 'received representations regarding setting up medical relief camps staffed by health specialists in Nilambur.' (photo: File)

Seeking help for flood-hit Wayanad, Rahul pens letter to Union ministers

'Recent floods have already claimed lives of over 100 people and uprooted lakhs of people,' Rahul said in his letter to Harsh Vardhan.

27 Aug 2019 10:52 AM

AIIMS administration has initiated an internal enquiry to look into the cause of the fire and further strengthen preventive measure. (Photo: ANI)

Health Minister Harsh Vardhan takes stock of situation at AIIMS, meets director

The fire which is suspected to have started from the microbiology laboratory area has damaged some laboratories and office areas.

18 Aug 2019 4:03 PM

Hailing the National Medical Commission (NMC) Act 2019, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Thursday termed it as a huge and visionary reform which will provide wider access to people for quality healthcare. (Photo: File)

‘Huge, visionary reform in medical education sector’: Harsh Vardhan on NMC

Elaborating on its salient features, Vardhan stated that the NMC is a student-friendly initiative.

09 Aug 2019 9:17 AM

Doctors on Monday held a protest against the National Medical Commission (NMC) Bill, 2019 here. (Photo: ANI)

Hyd doctors protest against NMC Bill, says 'Centre must remove objectionable clause'

The NMC Bill will replace the Medical Council of India (MCI) by a National Medical Commission.

06 Aug 2019 9:02 AM

Surrogacy and Transgender Persons Bills get through Lok Sabha

Both Bills were passed by Voice Vote in the Lower House.

06 Aug 2019 2:22 AM

Resident doctors of AIIMS called off their strike and resumed duties on Sunday after Union health minister Harsh Vardhan assured them that their concerns over the NMC Bill will be duly addressed.

AIIMS doctors call off strike after meeting with Harsh Vardhan

Agitating doctors from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) have called off their strike.

05 Aug 2019 4:00 AM

Agitating doctors have deep concerns over alleged privatisation of medical education. (Photo: ANI)

Harsh Vardhan meets agitating doctors, urges them to call off strike

‘I have appealed doctors to call off the strike so patients shouldn't get any difficulty in availing healthcare facilities,’ he tweeted.

04 Aug 2019 4:44 PM

'Today morning, I have met RDA representatives of Safdarjung and AIIMS. I have clarified their doubts and misunderstanding related to NMC bill. I have explained to doctors that NMC bill is one of the biggest reform in the medical education sector which is would a blessing for 130 crore population of the country,' he tweeted. (Photo: ANI)

Harsh Vardhan meets agitated doctors over NMC bill, urges them to call off strike

Both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha had passed the NMC Bill with Vardhan terming it as an 'anti-vested interests Bill.'

04 Aug 2019 4:09 PM

Dr Vardhan also said that the government is giving keen attention to research for combating cancer through national as well as international collaborations and plans to establish 1.5 lakh health and wellness clinics in the country by 2022. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Govt to set up 1.5 lakh wellness clinics by 2022

At present, there are 482 centres in the country for cancer treatment with 695 teletherapy machines.

01 Aug 2019 1:56 AM

Replying to a short duration discussion in Rajya Sabha on the need to ensure basic facilities and affordable treatment to cancer patients, Harsh Vardhan said India is one of the founding countries of an international consortium to combat cancer. (Photo: File)

Harsh Vardhan urges lawmakers to run anti-tobacco campaign to combat cancer

'Most of the cancers are preventable but it needs a change in lifestyle,' Harsh Vardhan said.

31 Jul 2019 7:32 PM

NMC Bill passed amid protests from doctors

The Bill was passed even as the Opposition Congress, DMK and Trinamul Congress parties staged a walkout.

30 Jul 2019 1:37 AM

The petitioner Arun Kumar, who is a resident of Chandni Chowk, has alleged that Vardhan did not disclose the true cost of a residential apartment purchased by his wife in Dwarka. (Photo: ANI)

Entire political career transparent, doesn't need anyone's certificate: Harsh Vardhan

A single-member bench of Justice Navin Chawla issued Harsh Vardhan a notice and scheduled the case for hearing on September 24.

11 Jul 2019 9:05 PM

Union minister Dr Harsh Vardhan (Photo: ANI)

Party nudges BJP to sink differences to defeat AAP

Failure of BJP ruled municipal corporations to provide civic amenities were also discussed in the meeting.

10 Jul 2019 3:22 AM

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