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Topic: Harsh Vardhan

Concerns about false RT-PCR negatives flagged at high-level govt meeting on Covid

At meeting chaired by Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan, MoS Ashwini Kumar Choubey flagged reports of patients showing signs of Covid-related lung damage and yet testing negative.

‘Mahamanav, warrior’ — how BJP leaders describe PM Modi for Covid effort as his govt faces flak

The glowing praise comes at a time when Modi govt is drawing criticism for becoming complacent during the let-up in the pandemic after the first wave.

‘Congress doesn’t seem to share your view’: Harsh Vardhan replies to Manmohan Singh letter

Manmohan Singh wrote to PM Modi Sunday suggesting ways to fight Covid pandemic. Health Minister Vardhan, in response, slammed Congress for contributing to "vaccine hesitancy".

‘We expect you’ll offer same advice to Congress’ — Vardhan replies to Manmohan Singh’s letter

Responding to Manmohan Singh's letter, Health Minister Harsh said while the former PM understands the importance of vaccination, people in his party do not seem to share his view.

Covaxin production to increase 10 times by September, says Harsh Vardhan

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan also said that the manufacture of remdesivir jabs, an anti-viral drug against Covid, will be doubled to 74.1 lakh per month by May.

India has operationalised over 75,000 Ayushman Bharat-Health and Wellness Centres, says govt

Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said over 23.8 crore women have accessed care at these centres till 13 April.

Scientists announce competition for students to counter Modi govt-funded ‘cow science’ projects

Students in the competition can write a research proposal on which ‘cow-science’ claim they would like to test, experiments they would conduct to test the validity of such claims.

Harsh Vardhan wants ‘significant’ progress on cow science front before PM speech on 75th I-Day

Union minister Harsh Vardhan wants cow science projects in the pipeline fast-tracked, tells officials Covid pandemic cannot be used as an excuse for any delay.

World grappling with Covid, need to be prepared to deal with emerging infections: Vardhan

Chairing ICMR meet, Harsh Vardhan said with increased interaction between humans & animals, influenced by climate change, human health can no longer be seen in isolation.

‘Hue & cry’ about Centre being partisan in vaccine allocation a ‘farce’, says Harsh Vardhan

The Union health minister said some states are trying to hide their 'failures' by demanding vaccination for all without inoculating enough of eligible beneficiaries.

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