Harsh Vardhan

Addressing a press conference at the BJP headquarters here on Tuesday, he said the prime minister has "instilled a new sense of confidence" among the Indians by his "exemplary captaincy".

Of synergy, inclusion and political messaging: Decoding PM Narendra Modi’s mid-term Cabinet overhaul

It's the ultimate trapeze act, striking to strike a balance between politics and governance. There is more representation to socially and economically backward communities with preference for ministers with upgraded skill sets; the exercise keeps in mind the assembly polls scheduled next year, alliance arithmetic, caste and regional factors

Harsh Vardhan slams Rahul Gandhi, says no vaccine for virus of ignorance

"Just yesterday, I put out facts on vaccine availability for the month of July. What is @RahulGandhi Ji's problem ?Does he not read ? Does he not understand ? There is no vaccine for the virus of arrogance and ignorance !! @INCIndia must think of a leadership overhaul !," Vardhan tweeted.

India believes there is urgent need for major reforms in WHO: Health Minister Harsh Vardhan

Speaking at a meeting of the health ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) countries through video-conference, he said the global crisis arising out of COVID-19 pandemic is further compounded by ever-evolving new variants of the virus, and highlighted the need for greater collaboration between countries on various aspects of health to defeat it, a Health Ministry statement said.

40,845 cases of black fungus reported in India so far, says Health Minister Harsh Vardhan

Harsh Vardhan, who chaired the 29th meeting of the high-level Group of Ministers (GoM) on COVID-19, apprised the members that of the total numbers, 34,940 patients had Covid (85.5 percent), 26,187 (about 64.11 percent) were co-morbid for diabetes, while 21,523 (52.69 percent) of those infected were on steroids.

Ramdev withdraws remarks against allopathy after Harsh Vardhan's rebuke

Ramdev has drawn flak for his description of allopathy as "stupid" and "diwaliya" (bankrupt). Health Minister Harsh Vardhan, in a strongly worded letter addressed to him, marked his disapproval.

Health Minister Harsh Vardhan asks Ramdev to 'withdraw objectionable remarks' against allopathy

At a time when allopathic doctors have succeeded in saving scores of lives, "your description of allopathy as 'tamasha' (drama), 'bekar' (useless) and 'diwaliya' (bankrupt) is disappointing", Harsh Vardhan stated in his letter addressed to Ramdev.

India to procure 216 crore vaccine doses, vaccinate everyone above 18 by 2021-end: Harsh Vardhan

Dr Harsh Vardhan also requested the states and UTs to be vigilant against the wastage of jabs, the statement said.

India's COVID-19 deaths may touch 1 million by August, govt would be responsible for 'self-inflicted national catastrophe': Lancet

"Modi's actions in attempting to stifle criticism and open discussion during the crisis are inexcusable," the journal stated.

Over 9 lakh patients on oxygen support across India, 1.7 lakh on ventilator: Harsh Vardhan

In his virtual address at the 25th meeting of the Group of Ministers (GoM) to discuss the pandemic situation, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said that 1.34 percent of COVID caseload was in ICU, 0.39 percent of cases were on ventilators and 3.70 percent COVID patients were on oxygen support.

India focusing on procuring oxygen-related equipment to deal with COVID: Harsh Vardhan Shringla

Shringla also said that India is looking at procuring 400,000 units of Remdesivir medicine from Egypt besides exploring to get it from countries like the United Arab Emirates, Bangladesh and Uzbekistan.

India better prepared this year to beat COVID-19 compared to 2020: Harsh Vardhan

Health Minister also said that in 2021, the country is better prepared mentally and physically with more experience to beat the pandemic as compared to last year.

Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia writes to Harsh Vardhan alleging oxygen tankers not able to reach hospitals in Delhi

Several small hospitals in the city struggled to replenish oxygen supply for coronavirus patients on Thursday morning, even as some big healthcare facilities received fresh stock overnight.

COVID-19 disrupted food security for millions; will likely reverse progress on ending hunger by 2030: Dr Harsh Vardhan

Addressing the 54th Commission on Population and Development on the theme ‘Population, food security, nutrition and sustainable development’ here on Monday, he said that the Government of India accords the highest priority to food security and nutrition as evidenced by the various national legal instruments and schemes over the last few years.

COVID-19 vaccination for all begins on May 1, registration starts from April 28 — here is all you need to know

States can now directly procure additional vaccine doses from the manufacturers and open up COVID-19 vaccination for any person aged above 18 years.

Shall be kinder if your offer of ‘constructive cooperation’ was followed by other Congress leaders: Harsh Vardhan replies to Manmohan Singh's letter over COVID-19

The former Prime Minister wrote a letter to his successor on April 18, suggesting five measures to battle the COVID-19 crisis, including ramping up vaccination and boosting the supply of medicines.

Explained | Here’s what the government is doing to supply oxygen across hospitals in the country

PM suggests increasing oxygen production, using surplus stocks in steel plants; 100 hospitals with PSA plants for manufacturing nutrient identified; 162 sanctioned under PM-Cares; permit-free movement of tankers cleared

COVID-19 Update | 6 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses sent to 76 nations, 4.5 crore doses administered in India: Harsh Vardhan

In a major boost to entrepreneurship in life sciences, Vardhan, the Minister for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, inaugurated IMTECH Bio-Innovation Centre which is an extension of the Atal Incubation Centre (AIC)-CCMB, Hyderabad.

COVID-19 vaccination drive to be extended in coming days: Harsh Vardhan

During the Question Hour in Lok Sabha, Harsh Vardhan said India has vaccinated 3.5 to 4 crore people so far and side effects of the vaccines has been recorded at 0.000432 percent.

Analysis shows children between 0-14 years less affected by COVID-19, says Health Ministry

Very rarely a severe illness, in form of multi-system inflammatory syndrome, has been identified, Harsh Vardhan said, adding this happens usually three to six weeks after the infection.

Having COVID-19 vaccine does not mean we should be complacent: Harsh Vardhan

Speaking on the COVID-19 situation, Harsh Vardhan said India has one of the highest recovery rates in the world.

965 earthquakes with magnitude 3 & above in 2020: Govt

Vardhan said the National Center for Seismology (NCS), under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, maintained a nationwide seismological network, comprising 115 seismic stations, to monitor the earthquake activity in and around the country.

3rd phase of COVID-19 vaccination covering people aged above 50 likely to begin in March: Govt

Health Minister Harsh Vardhan added that the vaccination drive for frontline workers has begun this week.

Health minister Harsh Vardhan assures people on safety, efficacy of COVID vaccines

Vardhan reminded everyone of the achievements of India, the second-most populous country in the world, which is seeing a steady decline in the number of active coronavirus cases.

COVID-19 impact | Nationwide oral polio drive for January 17 put off amid coronavirus vaccine roll-out

The Kerala government on Tuesday issued a circular to its health workers stating that the polio programme was put off at the instruction of the Health Ministry.