Harsh Vardhan

March 03, 2024

Former union minister Dr Harsh Vardhan quits politics; says returning to his ENT clinic

It is rumoured that Harsh Vardhan took the step after his party denied a ticket for him.

May 10, 2021
Health Minister occupies 'alternative reality' as 'nation gasps for breath': Shashi Tharoor

In his virtual address at the 25th meeting of the Group of Ministers (GoM) on Saturday to discuss the pandemic situation, Vardhan said 180 districts have showed no fresh cases in the last seven days.
April 19, 2021
India slaps curbs on industrial oxygen use after COVID surge

Union Minister Harsh Vardhan said all possible support is being extended to states to double production of Remdesivir drug, ensure uninterrupted supply of oxygen and COVID-19 vaccines, besides enhancing healthcare infrastructure.
November 21, 2020
India slashes newborn death rate, meets 2017 target: Health Minister

India has successfully met the 2017 target of newborn mortality rate of 24 per 1,000 live births and is making strides to fulfil the target of stillbirth rate of 19 per 1,000 total births by 2020.
November 19, 2020
Healthcare workers, people above 65 years will be given COVID vaccine on priority: Harsh Vardhan

Addressing a webinar organised by the FICCI FLO on 'The Shifting Healthcare Paradigm During and Post-Covid', Vardhan said COVID-19 vaccine will be available in the next few months and it is estimated that by July-August 400-500 million doses will be made available for 25-30 crore people.
October 20, 2020
We should fight it together, says Rahul on Vardhan's remark on infection surge in Kerala

The Congress leader said Kerala follows a decentralised response to the pandemic and the state was giving out a good, decent result.
October 19, 2020
Pinarayi corrects Dr Harsh Vardhan: It was not Onam but vendetta politics that led to COVID surge

Political observers also consider the chief minister's refusal to blame Onam for the recent COVID-19 surge has caught especially the BJP on the wrong foot.

Harsh Vardhan

Former union minister Dr Harsh Vardhan quits politics; says returning to his ENT clinic

Health Minister occupies 'alternative reality' as 'nation gasps for breath': Shashi Tharoor

India slaps curbs on industrial oxygen use after COVID surge

India slashes newborn death rate, meets 2017 target: Health Minister

Healthcare workers, people above 65 years will be given COVID vaccine on priority: Harsh Vardhan

We should fight it together, says Rahul on Vardhan's remark on infection surge in Kerala

Pinarayi corrects Dr Harsh Vardhan: It was not Onam but vendetta politics that led to COVID surge

Harsh Vardhan's COVID-19 spike remark: Oppn parties slam Pinarayi govt, Shailaja denies charges

Harsh Vardhan was telling other states to learn from Kerala, Shailaja clarifies

Kerala's COVID-19 spike due to 'gross negligence', says Union health minister