Coronavirus: Govt issues advisory on social distancing to contain outbreak

On Monday, the group of ministers (GoM) in a high-level meeting under the chairmanship of Dr Harsh Vardhan, Minister for Health and Family Welfare, issued a comprehensive advisory on coronavirus (Covid-19) directing states across the country to take social distancing measures as a preventive strategy for implementation till March 31.

Date : 18-March-2020


'We Are Using Anti Retroviral Drugs On A Few Coronavirus Patients,' Says Dr. Harsh Vardhan

Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan, on Tuesday, addressed the upper house of the Parliament about steps taken by the Centre to contain the coronavirus spread. The Union Health Minister stated that they are using anti retroviral drugs for treating a few patients.

Date : 17-March-2020


We are using anti retroviral drugs on some coronavirus patients, says Dr Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi: While addressing the parliamentarians in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan spoke about the steps taken by the Centre to contain coronavirus spread and said they are using anti retroviral drugs on some patients for the treatment.

Date : 17-March-2020


Coronavirus : स्वास्थ्य मंत्री ने राज्यसभा में देशभर के सभी डॉक्टरों और पैरामेडिक्स का किया धन्यवाद

कोरोना वायरस (कोविड-19) को लेकर स्वास्थ्य मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने मंगलवार को राज्यसभा में डॉक्टर, पायलट और उनलोगों को धन्यवाद किया जिन्होंने इस वायरस का बहादुरी से सामना किया। उन्होंने वैश्विक स्तर पर इस वायरस से लड़ने के लिए सरकार द्वारा उठाए गए कदमों की चर्चा की।

Date : 17-March-2020


Ministry of Health and Family Welfare issues guidelines for Home Quarantine

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Tuesday, March 17 issued guidelines for home quarantine to contain the spread of the deadly Coronavirus.

Date : 17-March-2020


मैंने हरा दिया कोरोना को, कोई भी दे सकता है मात

नई दिल्ली। मैंने कोरोना को हरा दिया। शुरुआत में डर जरूर लगा लेकिन हिम्मत नहीं हारी। अस्पताल में एक पल भी नहीं लगा कि मैं मरीज हूं। जब मैं कोरोना को हरा सकता हूं तो कोई भी मात दे सकता है। पहले कोरोना संक्रमित होने पर खौफ जरूर लगा लेकिन अब मैं ठीक होकर घर आ गया हूं।

Date : 16-March-2020


Health ministry activates new toll-free number 1075 for queries on Covid-19

As India sees a surge in novel coronavirus cases, the Union Health Ministry on Monday activated a toll-free 24x7 national helpline number, 1075, to address queries related to the infection.

Date : 16-March-2020


No evidence that pets can transmit Covid 19: Health minister Harsh Vardhan tweets

Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Sunday took to Twitter and busted one of the myths around the coronavirus outbreak. The health minister shared that there is no evidence to support that pets can transmit Covid 19.

Date : 16-March-2020


Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan reviews preparedness in states and Union Territories

Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan reviewed the status of actions taken by States and Union Territories and their preparedness regarding prevention, containment and management of COVID-19 in New Delhi yesterday.

Date : 16-March-2020


कोरोना को मात देने वाले दिल्ली के रोहित बोले- 'ये नए जीवन में कदम रखने जैसा'

नई दिल्ली: राष्ट्रीय राजधानी दिल्ली में कोरोना का शिकार बने पहले मरीज शनिवार को स्वस्थ होकर सफदरजंग हॉस्पिटल से घर पहुंच गए। इनका नाम रोहित दत्ता (45) है, जो मयूर विहार फेज-2 के निवासी हैं। मीडिया से बातचीत में उन्होंने बताया कि अब मैं स्वस्थ हूं और मेरे शरीर से संक्रमण भी ख़त्म हो चुका है।

Date : 16-March-2020


डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने शेयर किया पूर्व प्रधानमंत्री वाजपेयी का वीडियो, लिखा- आज का दिन मेरे लिए बेहद खास

नई दिल्ली। केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य एवं परिवार कल्याण मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने राष्ट्रीय टीकाकरण दिवस पर सोमवार को पूर्व प्रधानमंत्री दिवंगत अटल बिहारी वाजपेयी से जुड़ा 25 साल पुराना वीडियो ट्विटर पर शेयर किया है। उन्होंने लिखा है कि आज का दिन मेरे के लिए बेहद खास है।

Date : 16-March-2020


Dr Harsh Vardhan reviews status, actions, preparedness for COVID-19

Union Minister of Health and Family Dr Harsh Vardhan reviewed the status, actions taken by States, UTs, and their preparedness regarding prevention, containment, and management of COVID-19.

Date : 16-March-2020


Health Minister's big announcement, says 'Government will test Coronavirus for free'

Bhopal: In this present age, there is no such person who is not troubled by the rising of Corona. The havoc of this virus has increased so much that hundreds of people are coming in its grip every day. At the same time, this virus has killed thousands of people so far. It is still being speculated that soon this disease will be overcome.

Date : 16-March-2020


गृहमंत्री अमित शाह ने फतेहपुर की डॉ. अंजना को पहनाया गोल्ड मेडल

फतेहपुर की डॉ अंजना को गोल्ड मेडल प्रदान किया गया है। यह मेडल केंद्रीय गृहमंत्री अमित शाह ने पहनाया है। वह एम्स ऋषिकेश में बतौर मुख्यअतिथि उपस्थित थे। ऋषिकेश एम्स का शनिवार को द्वितीय दीक्षांत समारोह मनाया गया। इस दौरान फतेहपुर की डॉ. अंजना को गृहमंत्री अमित शाह ने गोल्ड मेडल पहनाया।

Date : 15-March-2020


Amit Shah presides over the Convocation Ceremony of AIIMS Rishikesh

Union Minister for Home Affairs, Amit Shah presided over the convocation ceremony of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Rishikesh, today. Present on the occasion were Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh vardhan, Union Minister for Human Resource Development, Shri Ramesh Pokhariyal ‘Nishank’ and Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Shri Trivendra Singh Rawat.

Date : 15-March-2020


Home Minister Amit Shah presides over the Convocation Ceremony of AIIMS Rishikesh

Rishikesh: Union Minister for Home Affairs, Shri Amit Shah presided over the convocation ceremony of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Rishikesh, today. Present on the occasion were Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Harshvardhan, Union Minister for Human Resource Development, Shri Ramesh Pokhariyal ‘Nishank’ and Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Shri Trivendra Singh Rawat.

Date : 14-March-2020


9 Biotechnology Parks Operative In States, Providing Support To Scientists, SMEs

New Delhi: There are 9 Biotechnology parks in various states, Dr Harsh Vardhan, Minister of Science & Technology, Health and Family Welfare and Earth Sciences through a written reply in the Lok Sabha stated

Date : 14-March-2020


No shortage of doctors, medicines in CGHS: Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi, Mar 13(UNI) Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan told the Lok Sabha on Friday that there was no shortage of doctors and medicines in the Central Government Health Schemes (CGHS).

Date : 13-March-2020


Home Minister Amit Shah To Attend AIIMS Rishikesh Convocation Tomorrow

Amit Shah will be the chief guest of the convocation which will be presided over by Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan, while Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat will be the special guest, he said.

Date : 13-March-2020


Dr. Harsh vardhan dials Health Ministers of Coronavirus affected states to ascertain Health status of patients in isolation wards and quarantine centres

Union Health & Family Welfare Minister, Dr. Harsh Vardhan today called up Health Ministers of Delhi, Haryana, Kerala, Telangana, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Punjab, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh as well as Lt. Governors of Ladakh, and Jammu & Kashmir to ascertain the health status of the COVID-19 affected patients kept in isolation centres in hospitals.

Date : 11-March-2020


Coronavirus cases rise to 50 in India

Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Tuesday called up Health Ministers of Delhi, Haryana, Kerala, Telangana, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Punjab, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh as well as Lt. Governors of Ladakh, and Jammu and Kashmir to ascertain the health status of the COVID-19 affected patients kept in isolation centres in hospitals.

Date : 11-March-2020


Dr. Harsh Vardhan presides over 43rd Annual Day of the National Institute of Health & Family Welfare (NIHFW)

“It is because of our strength of active community surveillance that we have been able to do effective contact tracing of cases of COVID-19 in India,” said Dr. Harsh Vardhan here today, while presiding over the 43rd Annual Day of the National Institute of Health & Family Welfare (NIHFW).

Date : 11-March-2020


COVID-19: GoM meet reviews actions for prevention and management of coronavirus

New Delhi: A high-level Group of Ministers on Wednesday (March 11) reviewed current status and actions for the prevention and management of coronavirus, following the directions of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Date : 11-March-2020


High level Group of Ministers reviews current status, and actions for prevention and management of COVID-19

New Delhi: On the directions of the Hon. Prime Minister, a high level Group of Ministers (GOM) was constituted to review, monitor and evaluate the preparedness and measures taken regarding management of Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), in the country.

Date : 11-March-2020


Dr. Harsh vardhan dials Health Ministers of Coronavirus affected states to ascertain Health status of patients in isolation wards and quarantine centres

New Delhi: Union Health & Family Welfare Minister, Dr. Harsh Vardhan today called up Health Ministers of Delhi, Haryana, Kerala, Telangana, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Punjab, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh as well as Lt. Governors of Ladakh, and Jammu & Kashmir to ascertain the health status of the COVID-19 affected patients kept in isolation centres in hospitals.

Date : 10-March-2020


'Take Necessary Measures,' Harsh Vardhan To Health Ministers Of COVID-19 Affected States

With the total number of positive Coronavirus cases reaching 50 in India, Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Tuesday informed about his communication with Health Ministers of Delhi, Haryana, Kerala, Rajasthan Telangana, UP, Tamil Nadu, Punjab, Karnataka, Maharashtra and the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh and Jammu-Kashmir.

Date : 10-March-2020


Coronavirus Outbreak in India: Close to 9 Lakh Persons Coming From Other Countries Screened for COVID-19, Says Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi, March 9: Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Monday said that close to 9 lakh passengers coming from other countries have been screened in the wake of COVID-19 outbreak.

Date : 09-March-2020


Important meeting of Kejriwal and Dr. Harsh Vardhan regarding LG

New Delhi: Coronavirus cases are constantly increasing in the country. The number of these cases reached 43 on Monday. Meanwhile, Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan has a meeting with Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal and other officials.

Date : 09-March-2020


Universal screening now at 30 airports to check coronavirus cases: Dr Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi: Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Dr Harsh Vardhan on Monday (March 9) chaired a high-level meeting with Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal and other top officials over the rising cases of coronavirus in India.

Date : 09-March-2020


Department of Science and Technology celebrates International Women’s Day

As part of the International Women’s Day celebrations organised by Department of Science and Technology (DST), Union Minister for Science and Technology, Earth Science and Health and Family Welfare Dr Harsh Vardhan today launched a new Helpline no 011-26565285 here for use of women students, researchers, entrepreneurs and scientists to get their queries answered and doubts cleared related to programs of Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST).

Date : 08-March-2020


PM Narendra Modi reviews situation on Novel Coronavirus

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reviewed the situation on the novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 and action taken so far by various Ministries. The meeting was attended by Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan and External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar, among others. The Prime Minister complimented all departments for the work taken up so far. He said, India has to be prepared in its response as per the evolving scenario.

Date : 08-March-2020


Harsh Vardhan, PM Modi to hold meeting over Coronavirus scare today

Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Saturday will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi to hold discussion over Coronavirus scare as 31 cases have been found positive for the deadly disease in the country.

Date : 07-March-2020


Coronavirus Update: Dr Harsh Vardhan holds video conference with states as one more case reported in India

New Delhi: With one more case of COVID-19 positive patient being reported, the Union Health Minister yesterday held a meeting with the representative of various states to review to preparedness

Date : 07-March-2020


Union Minister Harsh Vardhan seeks strict action against people charging inflated prices for face masks

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan has sought strict action against those charging inflated prices for face masks. His comments come amid reports that chemists are charging higher than the normal price for masks as the coronavirus scare rises.

Date : 07-March-2020


Coronavirus in India: Harsh Vardhan, PM Modi To Hold Meeting Over COVID-19 Scare Today

New Delhi: Amid the coronavirus scare in India, Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi today to hold discussions about the situation.

Date : 07-March-2020


Health Minister Harsh Vardhan Visits IGI Airport To Take Stock Of Coronavirus Preparedness

Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on March 6 visited the Indira Gandhi International airport in New Delhi to inspect the preparedness to tackle coronavirus outbreak. Harsh Vardhan visited Terminal-3 of the international airport to take stock of the arrangements made for the screening of passengers coming from the 78 countries that have reported active coronavirus cases.

Date : 06-March-2020


Union Health Minister visits Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi

Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan on Thursday night inspected the management & preparedness for coronavirus at Indira Gandhi international airport in the national Capital.

Date : 06-March-2020


Coronavirus Outbreak: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan Visits IGI Airport For Inspection

In the backdrop of the spread of coronavirus, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Thursday took stock of the preparedness at Indira Gandhi International Airport here. He said that he will soon visit the Chennai Airport for inspection.

Date : 06-March-2020


Coronavirus outbreak: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan visits IGI Airport for inspection

In the backdrop of the spread of coronavirus, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Thursday took stock of the preparedness at Indira Gandhi International Airport here. He said that he will soon visit the Chennai Airport for inspection.

Date : 06-March-2020


Union Health Minister holds review meeting with states on coronavirus

Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan today held a review meeting with states over preparedness for coronavirus. In the meeting, he stressed on the importance of keeping the testing and quarantine facilities, isolation wards and labs in active readiness.

Date : 06-March-2020


Coronavirus: 'No need to panic, we're reviewing the situation daily,' health minister tells Rajya Sabha

A day after the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in India rose to 29, Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Thursday told the Upper House of the Parliament that there's no need to panic over the situation and ministers including Prime Minister Narendra Modi are reviewing the situation on a daily basis.

Date : 05-March-2020


Dr. Harsh Vardhan chairs high level meeting on COVID-19

“We have to work as a unit to combat the threat due to COVID-19 in the nation and a coordinated and collective effort in a mission mode is needed”, said Dr. Harsh Vardhan as he chaired the meeting with all the senior officials from Government of Delhi, and Directors/Medical Superintendents of government hospitals in Delhi, in the presence of Dr. Satyendra Jain, Minister of Health, Delhi Government.Ms. Preeti Sudan, Secretary (HFW) apprised both the Ministers about the current evolving scenario, globally as well as nationally.

Date : 05-March-2020


29 found positive for Coronavirus till Mar 4: Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi: Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan on Thursday confirmed that 29 were tested positive for Coronavirus in the country till March 4.

Date : 05-March-2020


Health Minister briefs Parliament about India’s Preparedness on Coronavirus

As of now, 29 confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been detected in the country. Of these, three (from Kerala) have recovered and have been discharged. Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan made a statement in both houses of the Parliament on Thursday.

Date : 05-March-2020


Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan's statement in Parliament on Coronavirus, read big things

The central government is monitoring the situation after new cases of Coronavirus are revealed. Alert has been issued in many states, the government is asking people to take precautions. So far, Coronavirus has been confirmed in 29 patients in the country.

Date : 05-March-2020


Coronavirus update: Govt rolls out universal screening for all flights, passengers

Union Minister for Health Dr Harsh Vardhan said Wednesday that henceforth, all passengers whether Indian or foreign arriving on international flights will be required to go through medical screening while entering India.

Date : 04-March-2020


28 people tested positive in India for COVID-19: Harsh Vardhan

A total of 28 people in India have tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Harsh Vardhan said on March 4, 2020.

Date : 04-March-2020


‘Screening All International Flyers, Dispatching Scientists To Iran’: Top Points From Health Minister’s Presser

A Delhi resident, who came from Europe and tested positive for novel Coronavirus recently is found to have infected six of his relatives living in Agra, Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan informed media in a press briefing this afternoon.

Date : 04-March-2020


Union Minister Harsh Vardhan chairs high-level meet on Coronavirus, top Health Ministry officials attend

NEW DELHI: Union Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Wednesday (March 4, 2020) chaied a high-level meet on containing the Coronavirus epidemic, which was attended by top Health Ministry officials.

Date : 04-March-2020


Govt prepared to tackle any situation arising out of COVID-19: Harsh Vardhan

Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan asserted that the Government is prepared to tackle any situation arising out of COVID-19 and that the issue is being constantly monitored by the concerned Group of Ministers.

Date : 03-March-2020


Dr. Harsh Vardhan chairs multi-stakeholder consultation on prevention and control of deafness

New Delhi: “We have to work cohesively so that no child is left out for the screening and treatment related to hearing loss, as this is one of the key components of the vision of our Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji to make a healthy and new India by 2022”, said Dr. Harsh Vardhanhere today, as he chaired a high level multi-stakeholder consultation. Today is also observed as “World Hearing Day”.

Date : 03-March-2020


Union Health Minister stresses on early diagnosis & awareness regarding deafness

New Delhi: “We have to work cohesively so that no child is left out for the screening and treatment related to hearing loss, as this is one of the key components of the vision of our Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji to make a healthy and new India by 2022”, said Dr. Harsh Vardhan here today, as he chaired a high-level multi-stakeholder consultation. Today is also observed as “World Hearing Day”.

Date : 03-March-2020


India enhances travel restrictions for countries, including Singapore, following new COVID-19 cases

Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan in a statement said one of the new cases was detected in Delhi and the other was in Telangana. A third case was also reported from Rajasthan’s Jaipur where a 69-year-old Italian national tested positive for coronavirus.

Date : 03-March-2020


Mumbai: Harsh Vardhan to open 3-day meet on women’s reproductive health today

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan is scheduled to visit Mumbai on Thursday to inaugurate a three-day international conference for women’s reproductive health. The international conference, organised by National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health (NIRRH), will also mark the golden jubilee of the institute.

Date : 20-February-2020


Int’l Heritage Exhibit shows true essence of Incredible India: Sci-tech Minister Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi: The Union Minister of Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Health and Family Welfare, Harsh Vardhan, who visited the ongoing International Heritage Exhibition at the National Museum on 19 February, described the digital conservation as interesting, educative and important.

Date : 20-February-2020


केन्द्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री ने डॉक्टरों और नर्सिग ऑफिसर्स को सौंपे प्रशंसा पत्र

वुहान में फंसे भारतीयों को निकालने में 10 डॉक्टरों और अर्धसैनिक कर्मियों की बहादुरी, अद्वितीय क्षमता और उपलब्धि की सराहना पूरा देश कर रहा है। इसी क्रम में सोमवार को केन्द्रीय स्वास्थ्य और परिवार कल्याण मंत्री डॉ. हर्ष वर्धन ने 10 डॉक्टरों और नर्सिग अधिकारियों को प्रधानमंत्री मोदी द्वारा दिए गए प्रशंसा पत्र सौंपे।

Date : 18-February-2020


डिजिटल स्पेस में भारतीय धरोहर प्रदर्शनी अतुल्य भारत से परिचय करा रही है: डॉ. हर्ष वर्धन

नई दिल्ली के राष्ट्रीय संग्रहालय में “डिजिटल स्पेस में भारतीय धरोहर प्रदर्शनी” लगाई गई है, जो इस महीने की 23 तारीख तक चलेगी। डिजिटल संरक्षण की परियोजना के लिए भारत सरकार के विज्ञान और प्रौद्योगिकी विभाग ने वित्तीय सहायता प्रदान की है।

Date : 18-February-2020


India and Norway strengthen partnership on blue economy

Paving way for exploring new areas of collaboration, India’s Minister for Earth Sciences Dr. Harsh Vardhan, and Norway’s Minister for Climate and Environment, H.E. Sveinung Rotevatn, recently opened the India-Norway Task Force on Blue Economy for Sustainable Development.

Date : 18-February-2020


India and Norway strengthen partnership on blue economy

India’s Minister for Earth Sciences, H.E. Dr Harsh Vardhan, and Norway’s Minister for Climate and Environment, H.E. Mr Sveinung Rotevatn, opened the India-Norway Task Force on Blue Economy for Sustainable Development today.

Date : 18-February-2020


TB elimination by 2025: Vardhan speaks out

Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan has affirmed that the Centre is working towards its goal of tuberculosis (TB) elimination ahead of global targets.

Date : 18-February-2020


मिशन 'वुहान' के पायलट और डॉक्टरों को पीएम मोदी का प्रशंसापत्र, लिखा- ऐसे ही देश की सेवा करते रहो

नई दिल्ली: चीन के वुहान शहर में फंसे भारतीयों को सुरक्षित निकालने वाले 6 डॉक्टरों, 4 नर्सिग ऑफिसरों और एयर इंडिया के 68 कर्मचारियों को प्रधानमंत्री की ओर से प्रशंसापत्र सौंपा गया है.

Date : 17-February-2020


Health Minister Harsh Vardhan meets first batch of Indians who came from Wuhan

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Monday met the first batch of Indians who came from Wuhan, China at the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) Quarantine Facility in Chhawla.

Date : 17-February-2020


Coronavirus: Health Minister Harsh Vardhan meets first batch of Indians who came from Wuhan

Minister of Health and Family Welfare Dr Harsh Vardhan met the first batch of Indians who came back from Wuhan that is the epicentre of the coronavirus epidemic.

Date : 17-February-2020


Harsh Vardhan visits Chhawla to meet those who tested negative and will be discharged soon

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Monday visited the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) Quarantine Facility in Chhawla in southwest Delhi to meet the first batch of Indians, who came from Wuhan in the wake of the coronavirus, as they leave for their homes after completing all health screening for the deadly virus outbreak.

Date : 17-February-2020


Harsh Vardhan visits those who tested negative for Covid-19 at Chhawla

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Monday visited the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) Quarantine Facility in Chhawla in southwest Delhi to meet the first batch of Indians, who came from Wuhan in the wake of the coronavirus, as they leave for their homes after completing all health screening for the deadly virus outbreak.

Date : 17-February-2020


Hon’ble Prime Minister appreciates efforts beyond call of duty: Dr. Harsh Vardhan said while handing over the letters of appreciation to 10 Doctors & Nursing Officers, part of Wuhan evacuation team

“ ‘Strength through diversity’ gets expression in the collective effort. This is how the bravery and commendable feat of the ten doctors and paramedic staff has been appreciated by our Hon. Prime MinisterSh. Narendra Modiji”, said Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare during the felicitation ceremony of handing over the appreciation letters from Hon’ble Prime Minister to the team of Doctors & Nursing Officers from Dr RML Hospital and Safdurjung Hospital who were part of the team that was successful in evacuating 645 India citizens and 7 Maldivan citizens from Wuhan in China, which has been the epicentre of COVID19, here today.

Date : 17-February-2020


डॉ हर्षवर्धन ने वुहान गए 10 चिकित्सकों और पैरामेडिकल स्टाफ को किया सम्मानित

नई दिल्ली, 17 फरवरी (हि.स.). कोरोना वायरस के खतरे से वुहान में फंसे करीब 654 छात्रों को विशेष विमान से लाने वाले चिकित्सीय दल को सोमवार को सम्मानित किया गया.

Date : 17-February-2020


Our Government is Working To Eliminate Tuberculosis From The Country by 2025: Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan.

The central government is working to eradicate tuberculosis from India by 2015 besides taking active measures to eliminate diseases like kala-azar and measles from the country, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Saturday.

Date : 16-February-2020


Rotary celebrates a century of service in India, reaffirms commitment to create positive, lasting change in the world

KOLKATA: Rotary begins its celebration of 100 years in India at the Rotary India Centennial Summit at the Biswa Bangla Convention Center, Feb. 14-16.

Date : 15-February-2020


Harsh Vardhan says all measures taken to contain spread

New Delhi: One passenger on board SpiceJet Bangkok-Delhi flight was quarantined at Delhi while two passengers, who arrived at Kolkata from Bangkok, have been placed in isolation for suspected novel coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms.

Date : 14-February-2020


India is well-stocked with medicines to contain coronavirus, no dependence on China: Dr Harshvardhan

India is not dependent on China for medicines to contain coronavirus, Union Health Minister Dr Harshvardhan told media on Thursday. Addressing a presser on the deadly virus, Dr Harshvardhan said that India has a well-maintained stock of medicines required to combat coronavirus.

Date : 13-February-2020


कोरोना वायरस पर सरकार गंभीर, नजर बनाए हुए हैं: हर्षवर्धन

कोरोना वायरस को लेकर केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री हर्षवर्धन का कहना है कि वायरस को लेकर सरकार गंभीर है और नजर बनाए हुए है. हर्षवर्धन ने कहा कि अब तक 2,51,447 हवाई अड्डे के यात्रियों की जांच की जा चुकी है.

Date : 13-February-2020


High-level Group of Ministers reviews preparedness to tackle coronavirus

Novel coronavirus: A high-level Group of Ministers (GOM) has been constituted on the directions of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to review, monitor and evaluate the preparedness to tackle the spread of coronavirus.

Date : 13-February-2020


‘Monitoring being done at highest level, PMO office also involved’: Harsh Vardhan on coronavirus situation

Amid growing concerns over the novel coronavirus disease, Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan Wednesday assured that the government is monitoring the situation at the highest level possible.

Date : 13-February-2020


Coronavirus: 402 people kept at ITBP facility in Delhi test negative

Delhi: Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Thursday addressed media on coronavirus in India. He said that “Total of 402 people were kept in ITBP medical facility.

Date : 13-February-2020


Coronavirus: ‘402 People at ITBP Quarantine Tested Negative, 3 in Kerala Stable,’ Says Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi: In the wake of the novel coronavirus fears, Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Thursday apprised of the situation of 402 people who have been kept in the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) quarantine facility.

Date : 13-February-2020


Coronavirus: All measures taken to contain spread, says Harsh Vardhan

Union health minister Harsh Vardhan said PMO and health ministry are screening airport to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus in India.

Date : 13-February-2020


‘Measures taken to contain spread’: Harsh Vardhan on coronavirus outbreak

Union health minister Harsh Vardhan on Thursday said PMO and health ministry are screening airports to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus in India. He also reiterated that the government has stocked up on medical supplies in case of any untoward events.

Date : 13-February-2020


Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan Says Rahul Gandhi A Senior Leader

New Delhi: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan today reacted tersely to Rahul Gandhi’s tweet questioning the government’s response to the Coronavirus outbreak. The Congress leader had tweeted yesterday that the government was not taking the threat seriously.

Date : 13-February-2020


Two teachers in every school to be Health and Wellness Ambassadors: Govt

Two teachers in every school will be made Health and wellness ambassador to spread awareness about health issues. These ambassadors will be supported by class monitors as Health and Wellness Messengers.

Date : 13-February-2020


आयुष्मान भारत के तहत स्कूल स्वास्थ्य एम्बेस्डर पाठ्यक्रम जारी

नई दिल्ली, 12 February । स्वास्थ्य और परिवार कल्याण मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने कहा कि बच्चे हमारे भविष्य हैं और उनका स्वास्थ्य देश के विकास के लिए सर्वोच्च महत्व रखता है। डॉ. हर्षवर्धन बुधवार को नई दिल्ली में केन्द्रीय मानव संसाधन विकास मंत्री रमेश पोखरियाल निशंक और स्वास्थ्य राज्य मंत्री अश्विनी कुमार चौबे के साथ स्वास्थ्य एवं परिवार कल्याण मंत्रालय तथा मानव संसाधन विकास मंत्रालय के संयुक्त कार्यक्रम स्कूल स्वास्थ्य एम्बेस्डर लांच कर रहे थे।

Date : 13-February-2020


School Health Programme to boost concept of positive health: Dr. Harsh Vardhan

Children form the key to our future and their health is therefore of supreme importance to the growth and development of the country.

Date : 12-February-2020


Dr. Harsh Vardhan & Sh. Ramesh Pokhriyal “Nishank” releases curriculum for School Health Ambassador Initiative under Ayushman Bharat

New Delhi: “Children form the key to our future and their health is therefore of supreme importance to the growth and development of the country.

Date : 12-February-2020


Two teachers in every school to be Health and Wellness Ambassadors: Govt

Two teachers in every school will be made Health and wellness ambassador to spread awareness about health issues. These ambassadors will be supported by class monitors as Health and Wellness Messengers.

Date : 12-February-2020


Nearly 2 Lakh Travellers have been Screened in India So Far: Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi: Over 1.97 lakh passengers travelling in 1,818 flights have been screened for novel coronavirus, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Monday as he outlined the steps taken by the government to deal with the virus since its outbreak last month.

Date : 11-February-2020


1.97 lakh passengers travelling in 1,818 flights screened for nCoV so far

More than 1.97 lakh passengers travelling in 1,818 flights had been screened for the novel coronavirus, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Monday as he outlined the steps taken by the government to deal with the infection since its outbreak last month.

Date : 10-February-2020


Health Minister Harsh Vardhan Lists Measures Taken To Curb Coronavirus Spread In Lok Sabha

On Monday, Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan addressed the Parliament on the situation of Coronavirus in the country, elaborating extensively on the measures taken by the Indian Government to control the epidemic.

Date : 10-February-2020


Over 1.97 Lakh Passengers From 1818 Flights Screened For Coronavirus: Dr Harsh Vardhan

As a part of measures to prevent cases of coronavirus, over 1.97 lakh passengers from 1,818 flights have been screened so far, Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan informed the Lok Sabha on Monday.

Date : 10-February-2020


India taking all preventive measures on coronavirus: Harsh Vardhan in Lok Sabha

New Delhi, Feb 10 (ANI): While speaking in Lok Sabha, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Dr Harsh Vardhan on Monday said that India is taking all preventive measures after Novel Coronavirus outbreak and we are monitoring and reviewing the situation daily. "Till now 1,118 flights have been screened," he further added.

Date : 10-February-2020


National Deworming Day observed across the country

Children and adolescents in the age group of 1-19 years will be administered single dose of a safe medicine Albendazole in all states and Union Territories on the occasion.

Date : 10-February-2020


Health Minister Harsh Vardhan Lists Measures Taken To Curb Coronavirus Spread In Lok Sabha

On Monday, Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan addressed the Parliament on the situation of Coronavirus in the country, elaborating extensively on the measures taken by the Indian Government to control the epidemic.

Date : 10-February-2020


Union Health Minister Harshavardhan says India is well prepared to deal with Novel Coronavirus

Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan today said that the country is well prepared to deal with the Novel Coronavirus threat. Speaking on the issue in the Lok Sabha, Dr Harsh Vardhan said, all necessary precautions are being taken and the government is keeping a close watch on the situation.

Date : 10-February-2020


कोरोना वायरस से उत्पन्न स्थिति पर मंत्रिसमूह रोजाना आधार पर समीक्षा कर रहा है : हर्षवर्धन

सरकार ने सोमवार को कहा कि चीन में फैले नोवेल कोरोना वायरस के संक्रमण से देश में उत्पन्न हालात से निपटने के लिए कई कदम उठाये जा रहे हैं और स्वास्थ्य मंत्री की अध्यक्षता में गठित एक मंत्रिसमूह (जीओएम) रोजाना आधार पर समीक्षा कर रहा है।

Date : 10-February-2020


We are seeking vote on the basis of work: Dr. Harsh Vardhan

"I am confident that BJP's government will be formed in Delhi on February 11. Our candidates will win with an overwhelming majority and it would be a quality victory for BJP," said Dr. Vardhan while speaking to the reporters.

Date : 08-February-2020


Delhi, WB among 4 not ready to implement Ayushman Bharat: Govt

New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS): Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Friday informed the Lok Sabha that Delhi, Telangana, West Bengal and Odisha were still not ready to implement Ayushman Bharat -- the flagship scheme of 'Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana,' (PM-JAY), which insures poor families for an annual amount of Rs five lakh for availing hospital care.

Date : 07-February-2020


Congress MPs came to my seat in LS, tried to attack me: BJP''s Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi, Feb 7 (PTI) Union Minister Harsh Vardhan on Friday said Congress MPs came to his seat in the Lok Sabha, tried to attack him and snatch papers when he condemned Rahul Gandhi for his indecent language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Date : 07-February-2020


कोरोना वायरस पर मोदी सरकार गंभीर, रोकथाम के लिए उठा रही है सभी जरूरी कदम

कोरोना वायरस के खतरे और उससे निपटने के लिए केन्द्र सरकार द्वारा की जा रही तैयारियों की जानकारी केन्द्रीय स्वास्थ्य व परिवार कल्याण मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने राज्य सभा में दी. उन्होंने अपने वक्तव्य में सदन को बताया कि कोरोना वायरस के संक्रमण से निपटने और इसकी रोकथाम के लिए स्वास्थ्य मंत्रालय सभी जरूरी कदम उठा रहा है.

Date : 07-February-2020


कोरोना वायरस से बचाव के सरकार ने किए पुख्ता उपाय : डॉ. हर्षवर्धन

स्वास्थ्य एवं परिवार कल्याण मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने सदन में कोरोना विषाणु के बारे में एक वक्तव्य देते हुए कहा कि चीन के वुहान से शुरू हुए इस विषाणु से बचाव के लिए भारत ने तुरंत कदम उठाए हैं।

Date : 07-February-2020


PM के खिलाफ आपत्तिजनक टिप्पणी करने के लिए माफी मांगे राहुल: हर्षवर्धन

नयी दिल्ली। केंद्रीय मंत्री हर्षवर्धन ने शुक्रवार को कहा कि कांग्रेस नेता राहुल गांधी को प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी के खिलाफ अपमानजनक टिप्पणी करने के लिए देश से माफी मांगनी चाहिए। वर्धन ने हिंदी में ट्वीट किया, “पीएम मोदी पर अपमानजनक टिप्पणी के लिए राहुल गांधी जी को देश से माफ़ी मांगनी चाहिए।

Date : 07-February-2020


Cong MPs came to my seat in LS, tried to attack me: Harsh Vardhan

NEW DELHI: Union Minister Harsh Vardhan on Friday said Congress MPs came to his seat in the Lok Sabha, tried to attack him and snatch papers when he condemned Rahul Gandhi for his indecent language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Date : 07-February-2020


पीएम मोदी के असम दौरे से होगी शांति और प्रगति के नए युग की शुरुआत- हर्षवर्धन

नई दिल्ली/टीम डिजिटल। नागरिकता संशोधन कानून (CAA) आने और बोडो शांति समझौते के बाद आज प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी (Narendra Modi) का पहला असम दौरा है। पीएम मोदी के अमस दौरे को लेकर केंद्रीय मंत्री डॉ हर्षवर्धन ने कहा है कि इससे शांति और प्रगति की शुरुआत असम में होगी।

Date : 07-February-2020


लोकसभा में बोले डॉ हर्षवर्धन : मुख्यमंत्रियों की वजह से 4 राज्य आयुष्मान भारत योजना से वंचित

स्वास्थ्य और परिवार कल्याण मंत्री डॉ हर्षवर्धन ने कहा है कि आयुष्मान भारत योजना में दिल्ली, तेलंगाना, पश्चिम बंगाल और ओडिशा के मुख्यमंत्रियों से बार बार आग्रह किए जाने के बावजूद वे इस योजना में शामिल नहीं हो रहे है और इसी वजह से इन राज्यों के लोगों को इस योजना का फायदा नहीं मिल रहा है।

Date : 07-February-2020


AAP के चंदे पर हर्षवर्धन ने उठाए सवाल, कहा- इस पैसे से बांटते हैं बिरयानी

नई दिल्ली/टीम डिजिटिल। दिल्ली विधानसभा चुनाव (Delhi Assembly Election 2020) प्रचार का आज आखिरी दिन है। ऐसे में विपक्षी दल जमकर एक दूसरे पर निशाना साध रहे हैं। बीजेपी (BJP) के दिग्गज नेता और केंद्रीय मंत्री डॉ हर्षवर्धन (Harsh vardhan) ने चंदे को लेकर आम आदमी पार्टी (AAP) पर निशाना साधा है। उन्होंने कहा है कि हर चुनाव में आम आदमी पार्टी चंदा इकट्ठा करती है, लेकिन कभी उसका हिसाब नहीं देती।

Date : 06-February-2020


People want to get rid of corrupt & ‘jhooti’ AAP govt, says minister Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is nowhere on the ground but is visible only in advertisements and ‘paid news’ for which Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has spent lakhs, said Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan.

Date : 04-February-2020


कोरोनावायरस : अमर उजाला से बोले केंद्रीय मंत्री हर्षवर्धन, 89 हजार लोगों की हो चुकी है स्क्रीनिंग

कोरोनावायरस का कहर चीन के साथ-साथ पूरी दुनिया में फैल रहा है। सभी देशों में चीन से आने वाले यात्रियों की स्क्रीनिंग की जा रही है। भारत भी कोरोनावायरस को लेकर पूरी सतर्कता बरत रहा है। केन्द्रीय स्वास्थ्य एवं परिवार कल्याण मंत्री, डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने अमर उजाला के साथ विशेष बातचीत में बताया कि अब तक भारत में 89 हजार लोगों की स्क्रीनिंग हो चुकी है।

Date : 04-February-2020


बीजेपी पार्लियामेंट्री पार्टी की बैठक में कोरोना वायरस पर हुई प्रजेंटेशन, स्वास्थ्य मंत्री ने हर्षवर्धन ने दी जानकारी

नई दिल्ली: बीजेपी के दो मंत्रियों ने पार्लियामेंट्री पार्टी बैठक में कोरोना वायरस पर प्रेजेंटेशन दिया. विदेश मंत्री एस जयशंकर ने बताया कि कैसे चीन से 600 से ज्यादा भारतीय छात्रों को सुरक्षित भारत लेकर आए हैं. उन्होंने कहा कि चीन के वुहान शहर में कोरोना वायरस का कहर सबसे ज्यादा है और वहां पर 600 से ज्यादा भारतीय छात्र फंसे हुए थे.

Date : 04-February-2020


Centre Did Works Of Around Rs 1.25 Lakh Crore In Delhi: Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi: Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Monday said that despite BJP not being in power in Delhi, the union government did works of around Rs 1.25 lakh crore for the national capital.

Date : 04-February-2020


Released Rs 3,520 cr in last two years to states under AB-PMJAY: Health Minister

The Health Ministry has released Rs 3,520 crore in last two years to states under the Ayushman Bharat scheme, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan informed Parliament on Tuesday.

Date : 04-February-2020


Govt constitutes task force to deal with Novel Coronavirus

Government has constituted a task force to prevent the spread of the coronovirus infection in the country.

Date : 03-February-2020


Coronavirus outbreak: Refrain from visiting China, says Govt; e-Visa facility suspended

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare issued a fresh travel advisory on Monday urging people to refrain from visiting China amid concerns over the rapidly increasing death toll in the novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV).

Date : 03-February-2020


Centre asks CMs of states, UTs to keep close watch on Corona Virus outbreak

Centre has written to all chief Ministers of States and Union territories to keep a close watch on Corona Virus outbreak. It has also assured the Kerala Government of all help in dealing with the situation.

Date : 03-February-2020


Second coronavirus patient was in contact with first one in China, informs Harsh Vardhan

Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Doctor Harsh Vardhan reacted over second Coronavirus case in Kerala. The minister said, "This student was in contact with the first Kerala patient in China.

Date : 03-February-2020


PM Modi himself monitoring coranirus situation says Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is personally monitoring the situation in the wake of emergent and imminent threat from the novel coronavirus, said Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan here on Sunday.

Date : 02-February-2020


Rs 69,000 cr for Health

The Union Health Ministry has been allocated Rs 69,000 crore, inclusive of Rs 6,400 crore for PM Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY), to healthcare in Budget 2020-21. This marks an increase from last year's Rs 62,659 crore.

Date : 02-February-2020


Second coronavirus patient was in contact with first one in China, informs Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi, Feb 02 (ANI): Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Doctor Harsh Vardhan reacted over second Coronavirus case in Kerala. The minister said, "This student was in contact with first Kerala patient in China.

Date : 02-February-2020


Second coronavirus patient was in contact with first one in China, informs Harsh Vardhan

Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Doctor Harsh Vardhan reacted over second Coronavirus case in Kerala. The minister said, "This student was in contact with first Kerala patient in China.

Date : 02-February-2020


2nd person who detected positive for coronavirus in India sat next to first diagnosed patient, says Harsh Vardhan

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said here on Sunday that the second patient from Kerala to be detected with coronavirus in India had sat next to the person who was diagnosed with the first case of the deadly virus, on the flight from China, which had brought back Indians from Wuhan.

Date : 02-February-2020


Health Min: 2nd Patient Detected With Coronavirus Sat Next To 1st Person Tested Positive

After the second case of deadly coronavirus was detected in Kerala earlier in the day, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said that the second patient detected with coronavirus sat next to the person who was diagnosed with the first case of the deadly virus. Both were on the same flight from China which had brought back Indians from Wuhan.

Date : 02-February-2020


Delhi Elections 2020: BJP का मेनिफेस्टो जारी, साइकिल, स्कूटी और पीने के साफ पानी के साथ और क्या-क्या हैं वादे?

आठ फरवरी, 2020 को हो रहे दिल्ली विधानसभा चुनावों के लिए भारतीय जनता पार्टी ने शुक्रवार को दिल्ली संकल्प पत्र नाम से अपना घोषणापत्र जारी कर दिया। पार्टी ने कहा कि पार्टी सत्ता में आई तो दिल्ली की तकदीर बदल देगी। पार्टी ने अपने संकल्प पत्र में कई पहलुओं पर वादे किए हैं, इसमें लड़कियों को साइकिल, स्कूटी और पीने का साफ पानी मुहैया कराने सहित कई वादे किए गए हैं।

Date : 02-February-2020


Budget 2020 | Health care in focus with ₹69,000 crore outlay

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced an outlay of about ₹69,000 crore for the health sector in the 2020-2021 Budget with ₹6,400 crore earmarked for the Centre’s flagship health insurance scheme, Prime Minister Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY).

Date : 01-February-2020


Harsh Vardhan praises this year’s budget and calls it a landmark one

Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Dr Harsh Vardhan termed this year's budget as an inclusive budget it is pro-poor, pro-farmers, pro-downtrodden and for the development of all sectors and the country as a whole.

Date : 01-February-2020


BJP manifesto promises 10 lakh jobs, flour at ₹2 per kg

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) released its ‘sankalp patra’ (manifesto) for the upcoming Assembly elections on Friday in which it has promised to provide “quality flour” at the rate of ₹2 per kg to the poor, 10 lakh jobs in the next five years, and a “gift” of ₹51,000 to the daughters of poor widows at the time of their marriage, among other sops.

Date : 01-February-2020


BJP promises Rs 2 flour for poor, clean drinking water

New Delhi: The BJP on Friday released “Delhi sankalp patra”, its manifesto for Delhi Assembly polls, promising good quality wheat flour at 2 per kg for the poor and supply of clean drinking water to every household.

Date : 01-February-2020


BJP guarantees 2 flour for deficient, blank consuming water

New Delhi: The BJP on Friday launched “Delhi sankalp patra”, its manifesto for Delhi Meeting polls, promising excellent high quality wheat flour at 2 consistent with kg for the deficient and provide of unpolluted consuming water to each and every family.

Date : 01-February-2020


BJP releases manifesto, promises to provide atta at Rs 2 per kg

New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday released its poll manifesto for the upcoming Assembly elections in the Capital, scheduled to be held on February 8.

Date : 31-January-2020


BJP releases manifesto for Delhi Assembly elections

BJP today released its manifesto for the Delhi Assembly elections promising corruption-free Governance and clean air and water in the national capital. The manifesto promises to make Delhi tanker free and provide tapped drinking water to every household by 2024 and provide employment to 10 lakh people in the next five years.

Date : 31-January-2020


BJP Manifesto 2020, Delhi Assembly Election 2020 Live Updates: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday released its manifesto for February 8 Assembly elections in Delhi.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday released ‘Delhi Sankalp Patra’ (manifesto) for February 8 Assembly elections in the national capital.

Date : 31-January-2020


BJP releases manifesto for Delhi polls, mitigating air and water pollution top focus

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday launched its manifesto for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections. The top focus for the party, as mentioned in the ‘Sankalp Patra’ is mitigating air and water pollution in the national capital.

Date : 31-January-2020


Corona Virus: Indians stranded in Wuhan will go to airlift with this preparation AIR INDIA

New Delhi: China Spanning Wuhan state Corona Virus Due to the transition of the Government of India, all the Indian students and other Indian citizens present there will be brought home today.

Date : 31-January-2020


Prime Minister Narendra Modi will preach Shout in Delhi Dangal – Delhi Assembly Election: Prime Minister Narendra Modi to hum in Delhi's 'Dangal'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi goes to enter Delhi's rant to take a ultimate strike from the BJP. From two ends of the capital, the Prime Minister will attempt to mobilize Delhiites in favor of the BJP. Earlier, the staff led by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who is taken into account as Chanakya of BJP, is busy in defeating the BJP opposition.

Date : 31-January-2020


Mega Modi show in Delhi, PM to campaign on February 3-4

New Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a rally in favor of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidates on February 3 and 4 for the Delhi Assembly elections to be held on February 8. Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare and former Delhi BJP President Harsh Vardhan said in a press conference on Thursday that Modi will address a rally in favor of the candidates of the party on February 3 and 4.

Date : 31-January-2020


CII with S-ILF to support people affected by leprosy

Sasakawa-India Leprosy Foundation(S-ILF), an organisation which works for the social and economic empowerment of persons affected by leprosy and their families has announced its collaboration with CII to further its efforts to eradicate the social stigma faced by persons affected by leprosy and their families.

Date : 30-January-2020


After exposing schools, BJP releases video on AAP's mohalla clinics; says it lacks basic facilities

After releasing videos exposing Delhi government schools, on Thursday, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released another video targeting Arvind Kejriwal's mohalla clinic project in Delhi.

Date : 30-January-2020


Khichdi: Say hello to this meal for all seasons

Something we cherish from our sick days is the comfort of warm khichdi, made from a mix of rice and lentils. As a steady powerhouse of carbohydrates, calcium, vitamins, and several other antioxidants, khichdi is considered to be a wholesome meal that is also comforting. Simmered till mushy, seasoned with a dash of turmeric and salt, and topped with ghee, khichdi can make for an ideal meal.

Date : 30-January-2020


Centre making all efforts to ensure diagnosis, treatment of Coronavirus: Health Minister

New Delhi [India], Jan 30 (ANI): After India's first case of the coronavirus was confirmed in Kerala, Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Thursday assured that the Centre is making best efforts to diagnose and treat the disease.

Date : 30-January-2020


Centre issues fresh advisory, asks people to refrain from travelling to China

New Delhi, Jan 29 (PTI) The Union Health Ministry on Wednesday asked Indians to refrain from travelling to China where the novel coronavirus has claimed over 100 lives.

Date : 29-January-2020


केंद्रीय मंत्री हर्षवर्धन ने बताई हकीकत, कहा- घबराएं नहीं, भारत में अबतक सामने नहीं आया कोरोना वायरस से जुड़ा कोई मामला

केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री डॉ हर्षवर्धन ने मंगलवार (28 जनवरी) को कहा कि भारत में अभी तक कोरोना वायरस से जुड़ा कोई मामला सामने नहीं आया है। इससे घबराने की कोई जरूरत नहीं है। सरकार पड़ोसी देश में फंसे लगभग 500 भारतीय नागरिकों को वापस लाने के लिए चीनी सरकार के साथ लगातार बातचीत कर रही है।

Date : 28-January-2020


Nothing to panic, coronavirus hasn't entered India, says Dr Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi [India], Jan 28 (ANI): Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Tuesday said there is nothing to panic as novel coronavirus has not come to India and that the government is in continuous talks with the China to bring back about 500 India nationals to home.

Date : 28-January-2020


भाजपा सांसद पहुंचे स्कूल, शिक्षा व्यवस्था पर आप सरकार को घेरा, चार माह पहले मिला था नोटिस

दिल्ली सरकार की शिक्षा व्यवस्था पर भाजपा सांसदों ने एक साथ हमला बोला है। अलग-अलग इलाके के स्कूलों में पहुंचकर भाजपा सांसदों ने दिल्ली सरकार के स्कूलों का जायजा लिया और आप सरकार के दावों की पोल खोली।

Date : 28-January-2020


Three suspected cases of Coronavirus reported, patients kept under observation at Delhi’s RML Hospital

Three people, suspected of being affected by noval coronavirus, have been kept under observation at an isolation ward of Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital in Delhi, sources said on Tuesday.

Date : 28-January-2020


कोरोना वायरस की रोकथाम के लिए नेपाल सीमा पर टीमें तैनात

नेपाल में कोरोना वायरस की पुष्टि होने के बाद अब भारत सरकार ने देश से लगी नेपाल की सीमा पर चौकसी बढ़ा दी है। स्वास्थ्य मंत्रालय की विशेष टीमें भारत नेपाल सीमा पर तैनात कर दी गई हैं। इन विशेष टीमों में विशेषज्ञ डॉक्टरों के साथ ही वैज्ञानिकों का एक दल भी शामिल है।

Date : 27-January-2020


Coronavirus has officials on toes

Hyderabad: The novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), which has gripped China and is threatening to spread quickly to other parts of the world including India, has made health officials in Telangana and the other Indian States start focussing on containment, including active surveillance, early detection, isolation, case management, contact tracing and prevention of onward spread of the virus.

Date : 27-January-2020


Harsh Vardhan visits Bhajanpura crash site

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Bharatiya Janta Party leader Harsh Vardhan on Saturday visited the site where an under-construction building collapsed in Delhi’s Bhajanpura.

Date : 26-January-2020


Govt sets up 24 X 7 Helpline to answer public queries on Corona Virus

Government of India has launched a 24×7 helpline number to provide support regarding queries on novel coronavirus. The NCDC call centre, 91-11-23978046, has been made operational under directions of Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan.

Date : 26-January-2020


Coronavirus Outbreak: Dr Harsh Vardhan Holds Talks With PMO

New Delhi: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Saturday discussed issues related to the novel coronavirus (nCoV) with the officials at the PM's office and its preventive management in India, sources said.

Date : 26-January-2020


Harsh Vardhan visits Bhajanpura crash site

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Bharatiya Janta Party leader Harsh Vardhan on Saturday visited the site where an under-construction building collapsed in Delhi''s Bhajanpura.

Date : 26-January-2020


Health minister calls on PMO to discuss nCoV related issues

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Saturday discussed issues related to the novel coronavirus (nCoV) with the officials at the PM's office and its preventive management in India, sources said.

Date : 25-January-2020


Health Ministry urges people to come forward and report coronavirus symptoms, sets up helpline

The government on Saturday held a high level meeting to analyse the level of preparedness and steps being taken for the prevention and management of novel Corona virus.

Date : 25-January-2020


Health Minister Harsh Vardhan chairs high-level meeting, reviews measures to tackle Novel Coronavirus

Health Minister Harsh Vardhan Sarda on Saturday held a high-level review meeting with senior officers of the Health Ministry, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), and National Cooperative Development Corporation (India) in Delhi to review preparedness and take required steps for prevention and management of Novel Coronavirus in India.

Date : 25-January-2020


Govt sets up 7 teams to check coronavirus outbreak, opens 24X7 call centre

NEW DELHI: The Health Ministry, which earlier extended its travel advisory to 12 more airports in addition to the current seven, on Saturday constituted several central teams to visit states and designated airports to review preparedness for control of life-threatening novel coronavirus outbreak.

Date : 25-January-2020


Health Minister Rushes to PM's Office as 18 Under Observation in India Over Coronavirus Fears

New Delhi/Mumbai: As fear looms over the Coronavirus outbreak, Union Minister Harsh Vardhan on Saturday rushed to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) to discuss the deadly infection and its preventive management in India as 18 people are currently being held under observation.

Date : 25-January-2020


Dr Harsh Vardhan reviews preparedness for Coronavirus

Union Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Saturday held a high-level review meeting with senior officers of the Health Ministry, ICMR and NCDC to analyse the current situation, preparedness and steps being taken for prevention and management of Novel Coronavirus (nCoV) in India.

Date : 25-January-2020


BJP's 40 Star Campaigners To Take On Arvind Kejriwal In Delhi

New Delhi: The BJP has made big plans to wrest Delhi from Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party - drawing up a list of 40 star campaigners, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for next month's assembly elections.

Date : 22-January-2020


खतरनाक वायरस भारत में देगा दस्तक! सरकार उठाने जा रही ये बड़ा कदम

नई दिल्ली। एक खतरनाक वायरस ने आजकल चीन में भयंकर तबाही मचाया है। इस नोवेल कोरोना नाम के वायरस के कारण भयंकर दहशत फैली हुई है।

Date : 22-January-2020


जेपी ने भरा पर्चा, उमड़ा जनसैलाब

नई दिल्ली : सदर बजार विधानसभा से भाजपा प्रत्याशी जय प्रकाश (जेपी) ने सोमवार को नामांकन दाखिल किया। इस दौरान केंद्रीय मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन सहित हजारों की संख्या में न सिर्फ भाजपा कार्यकर्ताओं ने बल्कि व्यापारियों, आरडब्ल्यूए व स्थानीय लोगों का भरपूर समर्थन मिला।

Date : 21-January-2020


Explained: The Pulse Polio Programme, and why India still runs it

On Saturday (January 18), the Rashtrapati Bhavan became the site of a polio vaccination drive, to mark the beginning of this year’s Pulse Polio Programme. The Union health ministry has launched the campaign to check the disease that affects children at a young age.

Date : 20-January-2020


Pulse Polio Day 2020: Amit Shah Gives Polio Drops to Baby in Hubli

New Delhi, January 19: Union Home Minister Amit Shah administered the polio drops to a child in Karnataka's Hubballi on Sunday on the occasion of Pulse Polio Day.

Date : 19-January-2020


Southern Railways, Kerala Govt & Amit Shah Join Innoculation Effort On Pulse Polio Day

On the occasion of Pulse Polio Day, the Southern Railways has set up polio booths across the state to provide polio drops to children below five years of age. Passengers at the railway stations queued up in front of the counters to get polio drops for their children.

Date : 19-January-2020


Pulse Polio Drive Today: Country Gears up for Immunization of Lakhs of Children

New Delhi: Lakhs of children below the age of five will be administered pulse polio vaccine drops throughout the country on Sunday. The latest vaccination drive will be the latest in a series of consolidated government efforts to fight against the deadly virus.

Date : 19-January-2020


Health Ministry reviews preparedness for Novel Corona Virus(nCoV)

Dr. HarshVardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfarehas been closely monitoring the situation after the reports of 41 confirmed cases of novel Corona virus (nCoV) including one death from Wuhan, China on 5thJanuary, 2020.

Date : 19-January-2020


चीन में फैले इस जानलेवा वायरस से भारत हुआ अलर्ट, एयरपोर्ट पर होगी जांच

चीन से आने वाले हवाई यात्रियों को मुंबई के छ्त्रपति शिवाजी महाराज इंटरनेशनल एयरपोर्ट (CSMIA) पर थर्मल जांच से गुजरना होगा. चीन के हुबेई प्रांत के वुहान शहर में निमोनिया बीमारी के तेजी से फैलने की घटना के बाद यह फैसला लिया गया है.

Date : 19-January-2020


Coronavirus outbreak in China: India issues travel advisory

The Union Ministry of Health has issued a travel advisory for those travelling to China in view of a Coronavirus outbreak in that country.

Date : 18-January-2020


Health Ministry reviews preparedness for Novel Corona Virus(nCoV)

Dr. HarshVardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfarehas been closely monitoring the situation after the reports of 41 confirmed cases of novel Corona virus (nCoV) including one death from Wuhan, China on 5thJanuary, 2020.

Date : 18-January-2020


Home Minister Amit Shah Administers Polio Drops To A Child In Hubli

On the occasion of Pulse Polio Day, Home Minister Amit Shah administered polio drops to a child in Hubli, Karnataka on Sunday. This programme has been launched by the government to eradicate the disease. In the video, Shah can be seen administering polio drops and accepting gifts and flowers from children.

Date : 17-January-2020


Health Ministry reviews preparedness for Coronavirus

New Delhi (NVI): The Union Health Ministry today reviewed the preparedness for dealing with Novel Coronavirus after 41 confirmed cases of people affected by the virus were reported.

Date : 17-January-2020


Health Ministry reviews preparedness for Novel Corona Virus(nCoV)

Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfarehas been closely monitoring the situation after the reports of 41 confirmed cases of novel Corona virus (nCoV) including one death from Wuhan, China on 5thJanuary, 2020.

Date : 17-January-2020


Centre comes into action after Novel Corona Virus outbreak in China

Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Dr Harsh Vardhan, said "We are closely monitoring the situation after the reports of 41 confirmed cases of novel Coronavirus (nCoV) in China.

Date : 17-January-2020


कई राज्यों में भाजपा अध्यक्ष निर्वाचित, कई प्रदेशों में पुराने पर भरोसा, औपचारिक एलान आज

भारतीय जनता पार्टी ने कई राज्यों में प्रदेश अध्यक्ष के नामों की घोषणा कर दी है जिनका औपचारिक एलान शुक्रवार को किया जाएगा। वहीं कई राज्यों में वर्तमान अध्यक्ष को ही फिर से कार्यकाल सौंप दिया गया है। पश्चिम बंगाल प्रदेश भाजपा अध्यक्ष दिलीप घोष को गुरुवार को दूसरे कार्यकाल के लिए निर्विरोध रूप अध्यक्ष चुना गया।

Date : 17-January-2020


Delhi Assembly Elections: BJP Central Election Committee Meeting Discusses Names Of Candidates

New Delhi: The names of the candidates were churned at the BJP Central Election Committee meeting for the Delhi Assembly elections. According to the information, the names of the candidates for the Delhi Assembly elections have been finalized in the meeting.

Date : 17-January-2020


रविन्द्र रैना को मिली दूसरी बार J&K की कमान, निर्विरोध चुने गए प्रदेश अध्यक्ष

जम्मू: रविन्द्र रैना को भाजपा की जम्मू कश्मीर इकाई का बुधवार को फिर से प्रदेश अध्यक्ष चुन लिया गया है। रैना को यहां पार्टी मुख्यालय में चुनाव पर्यवेक्षकों केन्द्रीय मंत्री हर्षवर्धन और भाजपा के राष्ट्रीय सचिव तरुण चुग की मौजूदगी में फिर से अध्यक्ष चुना गया।

Date : 16-January-2020


Modi Govt decisions on 370, Triple Talaq, CAA in national interest: Harshvardhan

JAMMU, Jan 15:Maintianing that abrogation of Articles 370 and 35 A, Triple Talaq, SC verdict on construction of Ram Temple at Ayodhya and enactment of Citizens Amendment Act (CAA) were in the larger national interests, Union Health and Family Welfare Minister, Dr Harshvardhan today lambasted the opposition parties of hoodwinking the public opinion on these issues.

Date : 16-January-2020


Raina re-elected J&K BJP President

JAMMU: The BJP on Sunday appointed Ravinder Raina as the party’s new J&K unit chief. The 41-year-old MLA from the border district of Nowshehra in Jammu has been an RSS Pracharak. His appointment is seen as the party’s attempt to reach out to its supporter base in Jammu, which it feels is slowly drifting away due to coalition politics.

Date : 16-January-2020


भाजपा ने रैना पर फिर जताया भरोसा, बोले- मैं पीओके का भी प्रदेश अध्यक्ष, जल्द फहराया जाएगा तिरंगा

रवींद्र रैना को प्रदेश भारतीय जनता पार्टी (भाजपा) अध्यक्ष की कमान एक बार फिर सौंप दी गई है। बुधवार को केंद्रीय पर्यवेक्षक और केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य एवं परिवार कल्याण मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने रैना की अध्यक्ष पद पर निर्विरोध ताजपोशी की घोषण की। रैना पर दो केंद्र शासित प्रदेशों जम्मू-कश्मीर के अलावा लद्दाख का भी जिम्मा होगा। प्रदेश भाजपा के 11वें अध्यक्ष के तौर पर उन्होंने बागडोर भी संभाल ली।

Date : 16-January-2020


Raina to be formally declared as BJP chief today

JAMMU, Jan 14: Ravinder Raina emerged unanimous choice to be re-elected for the post of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president for J&K and Ladakh UTs as he was the lone candidate in the fray for the post, the elections of which are slated to be held tomorrow here at State BJP Headquarters, Trikuta Nagar.

Date : 15-January-2020


जम्मू-कश्मीर: रवींद्र रैना निर्विरोध चुने गए भाजपा के प्रदेशाध्यक्ष, आज होगी ताजपोशी

जम्मू-कश्मीर भाजपा मुख्यालय में मंगलवार को रवींद्र रैना को निर्विरोध प्रदेशाध्यक्ष चुन लिया गया। प्रदेशाध्यक्ष पद के लिए नामांकन भरने वाले रैना एकमात्र उम्मीदवार रहे। दूसरी बार उनके हाथ में प्रदेश भाजपा की कमान दी गई है। उनका कार्यकाल 2020 से 2023 तक रहेगा। पार्टी मुख्यालय में बुधवार सुबह 11:30 बजे होने वाली बैठक के बाद नए प्रदेशाध्यक्ष की औपचारिक घोषणा की जाएगी।

Date : 14-January-2020


बेमेतरा में मेडिकल कॉलेज : केन्द्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री हर्षवर्धन ने विधायक आशीष छाबड़ा को लिखा पत्र

बेमेतरा। छत्तीसगढ़ के बेमेतरा जिला मुख्यालय में मेडिकल कॉलेज शुरू होने की संभावना अब बढ़ गई है। इस संबंध में बेमेतरा के विधायक आशीष छाबड़ा ने केन्द्र सरकार को पत्र लिखा था।

Date : 14-January-2020


Countdown to the first-ever International Heritage Symposium begins

On 15th January 2020, the first International Heritage Symposium and Exhibition (IHSE) will begin in New Delhi, at the National Museum. Ms. Junhi Han (Chief of Culture at UNESCO New Delhi) will be one of the panelists of the 7-panel discussions that will take place on 15 and 16 January. Simultaneously, an exhibition will be held at the National Museum which will go on for one month.

Date : 13-January-2020


जम्मू-कश्मीर भाजपा को 15 जनवरी को मिलेगा नया अध्यक्ष, रवींद्र रैना की ताजपोशी तय

भाजपा के प्रदेश अध्यक्ष चुनाव की औपचारिक अधिसूचना जारी कर दी गई है। संगठनात्मक चुनाव प्रभारी विरेंद्रजीत सिंह की ओर से जारी चुनाव अधिसूचना के तहत 14 जनवरी दोपहर तीन बजे तक प्रदेशाध्यक्ष के चुनाव के लिए नामांकन भरा जा सकता है। 14 जनवरी को ही शाम पांच बजे नामांकन पत्रों की जांच होगी और 15 जनवरी सुबह 11 बजे प्रदेशाध्यक्ष की घोषणा कर दी जाएगी।

Date : 13-January-2020


Jammu Kashmir BJP: 15 जनवरी को मिल जाएगा प्रदेश भाजपा को नया अध्यक्ष, कल नामांकन भरने का अंतिम दिन

जम्मू, राज्य ब्यूरो। केंद्र शासित प्रदेश जम्मू-कश्मीर में भाजपा को 15 जनवरी को नया अध्यक्ष मिल जाएगा। पार्टी ने अधिसूचना जारी कर दी है व मंगलवार को नामांकन भरने के अंतिम दिन तय हो जाएगा कि चुनाव सर्वसम्मित से होगा या मतदान से। चुनाव के पर्यवेक्षक डॉ हर्षवर्धन 15 जनवरी को जम्मू में नए प्रदेश अध्यक्ष की घोषणा करेंगे। उनके साथ भाजपा के वरिष्ठ नेता तरूण चुग को भी जम्मू-कश्मीर भाजपा के चुनाव का पर्यवेक्षक बनाया गया है।

Date : 13-January-2020


Raina set to be BJP chief for 2nd term

JAMMU, Jan 11: Stage is all set for election of Ravinder Raina as BJP J&K and Ladakh UTs president for the second consecutive term on January 15.

Date : 12-January-2020


Ravindra Raina will once again come to be condition president of J&K BJP, numerous celebration frontrunners concurred

Jammu, State Bureau. The long-running battle when it comes to post of BJP condition president in Jammu and Kashmir should come to a finish on January 15. The state BJP are certain to get the president on January 15.

Date : 12-January-2020


Apprise voters about achievements of Modi govt., Nadda tells party workers

BJP national working president J.P. Nadda on Friday asked party workers to apprise voters about the achievements and policies of the Narendra Modi government framed for changing the “present and future of Delhi” in order to dislodge the “negative AAP” government from the city.

Date : 11-January-2020


BJP forms 15-member election committee for Delhi assembly polls

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday announced the list of members of the election committee for the upcoming assembly polls in Delhi.

Date : 10-January-2020


दिल्ली विस चुनाव 2020: दिल्ली को विज्ञापन नहीं, विकास चाहिए: नड्डा

राज एक्सप्रेस। दिल्ली विधानसभा चुनाव 2020 का औपचारिक ऐलान हो गया है। 8 फरवरी को दिल्ली की सभी 70 सीटों पर वोट डाले जाएंगे। ऐसे में कांग्रेस, बीजेपी और आम आदमी पार्टी चुनाव परिणाम अपने पक्ष में लाने के लिए अपने स्तर की चुनावी भूमिका जमा रहे हैं।

Date : 10-January-2020


बिजली-पानी और यमुना पर बड़ी घोषणाएं कर सकती है बीजेपी

नई दिल्ली : दिल्ली विधानसभा चुनावों के लिए अगले हफ्ते से नामांकन दाखिल करने की प्रक्रिया शुरू हो जाएगी और उसी के साथ पार्टियों के घोषणा पत्र भी सामने आने शुरू हो जाएंगे। जहां तक बीजेपी का सवाल है, तो पार्टी सूत्रों का कहना है कि 14 या 15 के बाद कभी भी पार्टी घोषणा पत्र जारी कर सकती है।

Date : 10-January-2020


Nadda, Harsh Vardhan hold meeting ahead of Delhi Assembly polls

New Delhi [India], Jan 10 (ANI): Ahead of Delhi Assembly elections, Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP) working president JP Nadda and party leader Dr Harsh Vardhan held an organisational meeting here on Friday.

Date : 10-January-2020


OPD registration timings at AIIMS extended by an hour

Bathinda, January 9 In the wake of prevailing cold wave conditions in the region, the OPD registration timings have been extended by one hour at AIIMS, Bathinda. As per the revised schedule, patients will be able to register themselves from 8.30 am till 12 pm on a daily basis till February 29.

Date : 10-January-2020


Health ministry clears proposal to establish AIIMS in place of Darbhanga Medical College Hospital

New Delhi, Jan 9 (ANI): Seeking clarification from Bihar government that the Darbhanga Medical College Hospital is not a heritage building, the Union Health Ministry is all set to commission a second All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in the state by replacing Darbhanga Medical College Hospital.

Date : 10-January-2020


Health ministry clears proposal to establish AIIMS in the campus of Darbhanga Medical College Hospital

New Delhi [India], Jan 9 (ANI): Seeking clarification from Bihar government that the Darbhanga Medical College Hospital is not a heritage building, the Union Health Ministry is all set to commission a second All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) within the campus of DMCH.

Date : 09-January-2020


IIT Delhi to host the first International Heritage Symposium and Exhibition

The first-ever International Heritage Symposium and Exhibition (IHSE) will kick off on 15th January 2020 at the National Museum, Janpath, New Delhi. It is being jointly organized by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology (KSCST), and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi.

Date : 09-January-2020


IIT Delhi to host the first International Heritage Symposium and Exhibition in New Delhi starting January 15th

New Delhi: The first-ever International Heritage Symposium and Exhibition (IHSE) will kick off on 15th January 2020 at the National Museum, Janpath, New Delhi.

Date : 09-January-2020


People of Delhi Want to Get Rid of AAP, Says Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi [India], Jan 7 (ANI): Union Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan slammed Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP government in Delhi and said that there were no chances of it getting back to power in the upcoming Assembly elections."Kejriwal government is a failed one.

Date : 07-January-2020


'Arvind Kejriwal govt has failed': Union Minister Harsh Vardhan slams AAP, exudes confidence about BJP winning Delhi Assembly polls

New Delhi: Union Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan slammed Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP government in Delhi and said that there were no chances of it getting back to power in the upcoming Assembly elections.

Date : 07-January-2020


Delhi Assembly polls: People want to get rid of AAP, says Harsh Vardhan

Union Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan slammed Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP government in Delhi and said that there were no chances of it getting back to power in the upcoming Assembly elections.

Date : 07-January-2020


People of Delhi want to get rid of AAP, says Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi [India], Jan 7 (ANI): Union Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan slammed Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP government in Delhi and said that there were no chances of it getting back to power in the upcoming Assembly elections.

Date : 07-January-2020


Delhi: Union Min Dr Harsh Vardhan Slams AAP, Says 'people Want To Get Rid Of It'

Union Minister of Science & Technology, Family Welfare and Earth Sciences, Dr Harsh Vardhan reiterated that Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP government in Delhi had no chances of getting back to power in the upcoming Assembly elections.

Date : 07-January-2020


'Last 5-yr innovation inroads greater than previous 50 yrs'

Union Minister for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences Harsh Vardhan on Friday said the quantum of development India's innovation ecosystem has witnessed in the last five years, was equal to what was managed in 50 years till 2014.

Date : 06-January-2020


India climbed to third spot in number of science and engineering publications in the world: Dr Harsh Vardhan

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the 107th Indian Science Congress (ISC) today at University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru.

Date : 06-January-2020


New policy on scientific social responsibility soon

The government of India is on the verge of bringing out a new national policy which would strongly encourage scientists funded by the government to share their work with the public.

Date : 05-January-2020


Why you shouldn’t avoid sweet potatoes this winter

Have you ever wondered why sweet potatoes are mostly eaten during the winter season? Unlike white potato, sweet potatoes pack in a lot of nutrition.

Date : 05-January-2020


बीमारियों से लड़ने की मुहिम, स्वस्थ राष्ट्र निर्माण के लिए पूर्ण टीकाकरण कवरेज के लिए अथक प्रयास

[ डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ]: आज दुनिया कई गंभीर बीमारियों के उन्मूलन की दहलीज पर खड़ी है और कुछ अन्य को वह पहले से ही समाप्त कर चुकी है। टीकाकरण 21वीं सदी का एक सबसे प्रभावी सार्वजनिक स्वास्थ्य प्रयास साबित हुआ है।

Date : 04-January-2020


New India needs logical temperament to invent and disseminate technological solutions: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that New India needs technology and a logical temperament to invent and disseminate technological solutions. Inaugurating the 107th Indian Science Congress in Bengaluru, Mr Modi said, the growth story of India depends on its success in the Science and Technology sector.

Date : 04-January-2020


Harsh Vardhan flags spike in child deaths at Kota hospital

Child deaths in Kota’s J K Lon Hospital, where 77 infants have died this month, have shown a sharp spike this year, Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan has said.

Date : 04-January-2020


दिल्ली की ज़मीन जानती है डॉ. हर्षवर्धन क्या हैं?

डॉ हर्षवर्धन की पहचान एक राष्ट्रीय नेता के तौर भले ही है, लेकिन दिल्ली प्रदेश की राजनीति में उनकी पकड़ कम नहीं हुई है. वे आज भी बीजेपी के कुछ उन नेताओं में शामिल हैं जो यहां बहुत लोकप्रिय हैं. इसका अंदाजा इसी बात से लगाया जा सकता है कि वो एक भी विधानसभा चुनाव दिल्ली से नहीं हारे हैं.

Date : 03-January-2020


High-level team to reach Kota hospital today: Harsh Vardhan

Union Health minister Dr Harsh Vardhan said on Thursday that he spoke to Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot about the deaths of 100 infants last month at the J K Lon Hospital in Kota and decided to send a Central team of experts to the facility.

Date : 03-January-2020


PM Modi inaugurates 107th edition of Indian Science Congress in Bengaluru

Stressing the need to transform the landscape of Indian science, technology and innovation, PM Modi said, the growth story of India depends on its success in Science and Technology sector.

Date : 03-January-2020


PM Narendra Modi inaugurates the 107th Indian Science Congress

Bengaluru: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the 107th Indian Science Congress (ISC) today at University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru.

Date : 03-January-2020


PM Modi to address 107th Indian Science Congress in Bangalore today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate 107th Indian Science Congress at University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bengaluru, today. On the occasion, Prime Minister Modi will deliver the inaugural address and also launch I-STEM Portal. Chief Minister of Karnataka BS Yediyurappa and Union Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan will also be present at the event.

Date : 03-January-2020


स्वास्थ्य मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन का मनीष सिसोदिया को जवाब- 'आप शिक्षा मंत्री हैं, शिक्षा के मालिक नहीं हो गए'

नई दिल्ली: केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री और बीजेपी के वरिष्ठ नेता डॉ. हर्षवर्धन (Dr Harsh Vardhan) ने आम आदमी पार्टी (AAP) के वरिष्ठ नेता और दिल्ली के शिक्षा मंत्री मनीष सिसोदिया (Manish Sisodia) पर पलटवार करते हुए कहा है कि आप दिल्ली के शिक्षा मंत्री हैं तो इसका मतलब यह नहीं कि आप शिक्षा के मालिक हो गए हैं.

Date : 02-January-2020


SDMC’s Tilak Nagar hospital begins service in West Delhi

NEW DELHI: TheE ground and first floors of the 100-bed Tilak Nagar hospital were opened for the public on Wednesday, with administrators primarily focusing on providing health services to about 5 lakh people living in this West Delhi locality.

Date : 02-January-2020


100 Bed Hospital Gift To Residents Of Tilak Nagar Delhi – 100 Bed Hospital Gifts To Tilak Nagar residents

Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan and Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal inaugurated a 100-bed medical center in Tilak Nagar area under SDMC on New Year. This hospital will give you much better therapy to Delhiites. Here contemporary devices will always check clients.

Date : 02-January-2020


तिलक नगर वासियों को 100 बेड के अस्पताल की सौगात

केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन और उपराज्यपाल अनिल बैजल ने नए साल पर एसडीएमसी के तहत तिलक नगर इलाके में बुधवार को 100 बेड के अस्पताल का उद्घाटन किया। इस अस्पताल से दिल्लीवालों को बेहतर इलाज की सुविधा मिलेगी। यहां आधुनिक मशीनों से मरीजों के जांच होगी।

Date : 02-January-2020


SDMC dedicates 100 bedded Tilak Nagar hosp to citizens

New Delhi: Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Dr Harsh Vardhan inaugurated ground and the first floor of 100 bedded Tilak Nagar hospital.

Date : 01-January-2020


Tilak Nagar gets Rs 64.5 crore 100-bedded hospital

Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Dr Harsh Vardhan, along with LG Anil Baijal and MP Parvesh Sahib Singh inaugurated ground and first floor of 100 bedded Tilak Nagar Hospital.

Date : 01-January-2020


Dr Vardhan assails Kejriwal over inadequate health services

NEW DELHI: Launching a frontal attack on the Aam Aadmi Party led Delhi Government, Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan has released five points against the Arvind Kejriwal government, alleging that it “misguided and befooled” the people in the last five years. It may be noted that assembly elections are due within weeks in Delhi.

Date : 30-December-2019


Health is Wealth! Here’s how Narendra Modi government’s Mission Indradhanush is saving precious lives

According to Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health, the success of Mission Indradhanush also marks the resolve, commitment and confidence of expanding universal health coverage goals by sustained action.

Date : 30-December-2019


Dr Harsh Vardhan Lays Foundation Stone For CSIR Innovation Centre

Union Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan laid the foundation stone for CSIR Innovation Centre in Chennai. Talking to the media, the Union Minister said, "We are now going to install a big facility here and we hope to establish our own lithium-ion battery technology."

Date : 30-December-2019


Dr Harsh Vardhan Lays Foundation Stone For CSIR Innovation Centre

Union Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan laid the foundation stone for CSIR Innovation Centre in Chennai. Talking to the media, the Union Minister said, "We are now going to install a big facility here and we hope to establish our own lithium-ion battery technology."

Date : 30-December-2019


Industry support sought to develop laboratories in renewable energy

Big industries could help the Central laboratories to develop technology for renewable energy, said Union Science and Technology Minister Harsh Vardhan.

Date : 30-December-2019


Harsh Vardhan lays foundation stone for CSIR Innovation Centre

Union Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Sunday laid the foundation stone for the CSIR Innovation Centre for Next Generation Energy Storage Solution here.

Date : 29-December-2019


Delhi: BJP launches chargesheet attack, AAP says will follow good advice

Launching an attack on the AAP, the BJP Saturday released a “chargesheet”, alleging that the party “misguided and befooled” people and “failed to fulfill the promises that it made before the 2015 assembly elections”.

Date : 29-December-2019


BJP releases 'chargesheet' on 5 yrs of AAP govt, accuses party of fanning fire during protests

Launching a full-frontal attack on the Aam Aadmi Party, the BJP on Saturday released a "chargesheet" against the Arvind Kejriwal government, alleging that it "misguided and befooled" the people in the last five years and "failed" to fulfill the promises made before the 2015 assembly election.

Date : 29-December-2019


Delhi: BJP releases chargesheet on AAP govt, accuses party of 'fanning fire'

New Delhi: The Delhi BJP on Saturday released a 'chargesheet' against the Arvind Kejriwal government, alleging that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) "misguided and befooled" people in the last five years and 'failed' to fulfill the promises made before the 2015 assembly election.

Date : 28-December-2019


Dual burden of obesity, malnutrition can be tackled through healthy diet: Dr Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi , Dec 26 : With India suffering from the double burden of obesity and malnutrition, Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Thursday stressed the need for the right kind of diet, which will help to reduce the disease burden in the country.

Date : 27-December-2019


क्या खाएं और क्या नहीं, जानना है तो पहुंचे 'Eat Right Mela'

दिल्ली स्थित जवाहरलाल नेहरू स्टेडियम (Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Delhi) में 'ईट राइट' (Eat Right Mela) यानी खानपान की अच्छी आदतों से जुड़ा मेला लगाया गया है.

Date : 27-December-2019


डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने दूसरे ‘ईट राइट’ मेले का उद्घाटन किया

केन्द्रीय स्वास्थ्य एवं परिवार कल्याण मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने आज नई दिल्ली स्थित जवाहरलाल नेहरु स्टेडियम में दूसरे ईट राइट मेले (खानपान की अच्छी आदतों से जुड़ा मेला) का उद्घाटन किया।

Date : 26-December-2019


Implement Ayushman Bharat Yojana in Odisha, urges Vardhan

Bhubaneswar: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Wednesday appealed Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik to implement Ayushman Bharat Yojana in the state.

Date : 25-December-2019


Odisha Should Implement Ayushman Bharat: Union Min Harsh Vardhan

Bhubaneswar: Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan today appealed CM Naveen to implement centre’s universal healthcare coverage scheme Ayushman Bharat in Odisha so that not a single person is deprived of quality healthcare.

Date : 25-December-2019


Dr Harsh Vardhan urges #Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik to implement Ayushman Bharat Yojana in State

Bhubaneswar: Union Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan urges Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik to implement Ayushman Bharat Yojana in State. He says Odisha has sent proposals for 2 more medical colleges, and the centre will take a decision after review.

Date : 25-December-2019


डॉक्टरों को हिंसा से बचाने के लिए कानून बना रहा है स्वास्थ्य मंत्रालय : स्वास्थ्य राज्य मंत्री

नई दिल्ली. डॉक्टरों (Doctors) की सुरक्षा के लिए अलग से कानून बनाने की पहल को गृह मंत्रालय (Home Ministry) द्वारा नकारे जाने के बावजूद केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्रालय (Union Ministry of Health) ने कहा है कि कानून बनाने के बारे में गंभीरता से विचार चल रहा है.

Date : 24-December-2019


Dr. Vardhan congratulates graduates at Convocation of Examinations Board

Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare presided over the 20th Convocation of National Board of Examinations, here today in the presence of Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Minister of State (HFW).

Date : 24-December-2019


Dr. Harsh Vardhan presides over 20th Convocation ceremony of National Board of Examinations

New Delhi: Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare presided over the 20th Convocation of National Board of Examinations, here today in the presence of Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Minister of State (HFW).

Date : 24-December-2019


Govt committed to providing affordable quality healthcare services to all: Harsh Vardhan

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on December 24 said the government is committed to providing affordable quality healthcare services to all, even in inaccessible and difficult to reach areas, through a large healthcare resource pool.

Date : 24-December-2019


Harsh Vardhan stresses upon improving patient doctor relationship

Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan has stressed upon improving the patient doctor relationship. He appealed the doctors to keep in mind Hippocratic Oath while treating the patients.

Date : 24-December-2019


स्ट्रीट फूड के शौकीनों के लिए कल से सजेगा मेला, तंदूरी चाय से लेकर अफगानी मोमोज तक का दिल्लीवासी ले सकेंगे स्वाद

नई दिल्ली . स्ट्रीट फूड के शौकीनों के लिए खुशखबरी है। दिल्ली के जवाहर लाल नेहरू स्टेडियम में बुधवार से स्ट्रीट फूड फेस्टिवल का आयोजन किया जा रहा है। रविवार तक चलने वाले फेस्टिवल का आयोजन नेशनल एसोसिएशन ऑफ स्ट्रीट वेंडर्स ऑफ इंडिया (एनएएसवीआई) की ओर से किया जा रहा है।

Date : 24-December-2019


Dr. Harsh Vardhan & Harsimrat Badal inaugurate OPD Services of AIIMS, Bathinda

Bathinda, 23 December 2019 Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan and Union Food Processing Industries Minister, Smt. Harsimrat Kaur Badal today inaugurated the OPD Services of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) at Bathinda.

Date : 23-December-2019


AIIMS opens 12 OPD services

After several hiccups, the most coveted project for people of the region, All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bathinda, was inaugurated with huge fanfare on Monday. Initially, the outpatient department (OPD) services in 12 specialty units will be providing medical services. Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, presided over the event as the chief guest.

Date : 23-December-2019


PGI satellite centre at Ferozepur soon: Union health minister

Union health minister Harsh Vardhan on Monday said the satellite centre of the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, will be opened soon in Ferozepur to boost healthcare in the border district.

Date : 23-December-2019


Health Minister Harsh Vardhan inaugurates 11 OPD services at AIIMS Bathinda

New Delhi: As many as 11 OPD services were made operational by Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare, at AIIMS Bathinda today, in the presence of Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Union Minister for Food Processing Industries.

Date : 23-December-2019


बठिंडा में एम्स का उद्घाटन, डॉ. हर्षवर्धन बोले- फिरोजपुर में खोलेंगे पीजीआई सैटेलाइट सेंटर

बठिंडा [गुरप्रेम लहरी]। बठिंडा में एम्स शुरु करने के बाद केंद्रीय सरकार फिरोजपुर में पीजीआई का सेटेलाइट सैंटर खोलेगी। देश भर में सरकार की ओर से 197 मेडिकल कॉलेज खोले जा रहे हैं।

Date : 23-December-2019


AIIMS Bhatinda to be fully functional by June 2020, Dr. Harsh Vardhan

As many as 11 OPD services were made operational by Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare, at AIIMS Bhatinda today, in the august presence of Smt. Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Union Minister for Food Processing Industries.

Date : 23-December-2019


Delhi rally: Modi lashes out at rivals for "spreading lies over citizenship law"

DELHI: At a Delhi rally that marked the opening of the state poll season, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that for him, the common man is equivalent to a VIP.

Date : 22-December-2019


Union Health Minister to inaugurate Bathinda AIIMS on Monday

DW BUREAU / CHANDIGARH The OPD services of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Bathinda will be inaugurated on December 23 by Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, an official said here today.

Date : 22-December-2019


Dr Harsh Vardhan to launch OPD services at Bathinda AIIMS on Monday

Chandigarh, December 21 The OPD services at the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bathinda, will be inaugurated by Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, on Monday.

Date : 22-December-2019


सीएए विरोध : केंद्रीय मंत्री डॉ हर्षवर्धन ने कहा, हिंसा के पीछे अज्ञानता कारण

दिल्ली के दरियागंज इलाके में शुक्रवार को हुई हिंसा के लिए केंद्रीय मंत्री व चांदनी चौक से सांसद डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने लोगों की अज्ञानता को जिम्मेदार ठहराया है। नागरिकता संशोधन कानून के खिलाफ यहां शुक्रवार को बड़ी संख्या में लोग सड़क पर उतरे।

Date : 21-December-2019


Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Hon’ble Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare to inaugurate OPD Services of AIIMS, Bathinda on 23rd December at 1 pm

Chandigarh,21.12.19-The OPD Services of All India Institute of Medical Sciences at Bathinda will be inaugurated on 23rd December 2019 by Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Hon’ble Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare at 1:00 PM.

Date : 21-December-2019


Dr Harsh Vardhan inaugurates new CGHS Wellness Centre at Vikaspuri, New Delhi

“CGHS services shall be now be extended to 100 cities,” this was stated by Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare as he inaugurated the new CGHS Wellness Centre at Vikaspuri, New Delhi, in the presence of Parvesh Saheb Singh Verma, Member of Parliament, West Delhi.

Date : 20-December-2019


CGHS services to be extended to 100 cities: Health Min

Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) services will now be extended to 100 cities, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan announced on Thursday. Currently, the scheme is operational in 72 cities through 329 allopathic wellness centres and 86 AYUSH centres.

Date : 20-December-2019


Dr. Harsh Vardhan dedicates the CGHS Wellness Centre, Vikaspuri, New Delhi to the CGHS beneficiaries

“CGHS services shall be now be extended to 100 cities”. This was stated by Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare as he inaugurated the new CGHS Wellness Centre at Vikaspuri, New Delhi, in the presence of Shri Parvesh Saheb Singh Verma, Member of Parliament, West Delhi.

Date : 19-December-2019


CGHS services to be extended to 100 cities

Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan today said that the Central Government Health Scheme, CGHS services will be extended to 100 cities.

Date : 19-December-2019


How to use ginger (Adrak or Adarak), the healthiest food according to Ayurveda, in your winter diet

New Delhi: Winter has just taken a turn towards its harshest chill this year, especially in North India. The season is also the time and excuse to down cups and cups of tea... actually... ginger tea. Ginger (Adrak or Adarak in Hindi) is one of the most popular and nutritious ingredients used in Indian cooking.

Date : 19-December-2019


CGHS services to be extended to 100 cities: Union Health Minister

Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan today said that the Central Government Health Scheme, CGHS services will be extended to 100 cities.

Date : 19-December-2019


CGHS services to be extended to 100 cities: Health Min

Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) services will now be extended to 100 cities, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan announced on Thursday.

Date : 19-December-2019


CGHS services to be extended to 100 cities: Union health minister

Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) services will now be extended to 100 cities, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan announced on Thursday.

Date : 19-December-2019


कुपोषण से मिलकर लड़ेंगे डा. हर्षवर्धन व स्मृति ईरानी, मंत्रालय ने बनाई योजना

नई दिल्ली: केंद्र सरकार के दो मंत्रियों स्वास्थ्य मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन और महिला एवं बाल विकास मंत्री स्मृति ईरानी ने महिलाओं एवं बच्चों के पोषण व स्वास्थ्य में सुधार जैसे विषय पर साथ मिलकर काम करने का निर्णय लिया है.

Date : 18-December-2019


केजरीवाल को शाह से मिलने का नैतिक अधिकार नहीं : हर्षवर्धन

नई दिल्ली : केन्द्रीय मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने मंगलवार को कहा कि दिल्ली के मुख्यमंत्री अरविंद केजरीवाल को केन्द्रीय गृहमंत्री के साथ मिलकर दिल्ली में कानून एवं व्यवस्था की कथित बिगड़ती स्थिति पर चर्चा करने का अधिकार नहीं है।

Date : 18-December-2019


शाह से मिलने का समय मांगने पर BJP ने सीएम पर साधा निशाना

विस, नई दिल्ली : नागरिकता संशोधन कानून के विरोध में दिल्ली की कई जगहों पर हो रहे हिंसक विरोध प्रदर्शनों को देखते हुए दिल्ली के सीएम अरविंद केजरीवाल ने सोमवार को गृह मंत्री अमित शाह से मिलने का समय मांगा था, मगर बीजेपी ने इसे लेकर सीएम की मंशा पर ही सवाल उठा दिए हैं।

Date : 18-December-2019


Health, WCD Ministries to work together on nutrition of women, kids

Areas for enhanced collaboration to meet goals of nutrition and health of women and children were identified by the Ministries of Health and Family Welfare, and Women and Child Development (WCD), during a recent meeting at Nirman Bhawan.

Date : 18-December-2019


Ministries to work for women, children welfare

New Delhi : The ministries of Health, and Women and Child Development (WCD) have identified the areas of convergence for enhancing nutrition and health of women and children, and to collaborate at a meeting, here on Tuesday.

Date : 18-December-2019


Health, WCD ministries identify areas of convergence to enhance woman, child nutrition

Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Harsh Vardhan and Women & Child Development and Textiles Minister Smriti Irani have identified areas of enhanced convergence and collaboration for meeting goals for nutrition and health of women and children to achieve the global goal for health and nutrition. The two met at Nirman Bhawan on Monday.

Date : 17-December-2019


AIIMS Bathinda to open on Dec 23: Harsimrat

UNION FOOD Processing Industries Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal on Monday announced that the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) at Bathinda will be opened to the public on December 23.

Date : 17-December-2019


India emerges as a hub for biotech drug research, says report

The Indian pharmaceutical companies always had strong chemistry skills to work on small molecules to make generic drugs, but they lacked skills, people and ecosystem to work on large molecules to come up with reverse engineered versions of biotech drugs, many experts complain. However, it is beginning to change.

Date : 17-December-2019


DMRC Jodhpur shifts focus to national level research

Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Hon’ble Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Science and Technology and Earth Sciences and Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Hon’ble Union Minister of Jal Shakti visited ICMR’s -Desert Medicine Research Centre (DMRC), Jodhpur as Chief Guest for the renaming ceremony of DMRC Jodhpur Institute to National Institute for Implementation Research on Non-Communicable Diseases (NIIRNCD).

Date : 16-December-2019


भंडारे के साथ दस दिवसीय सिमौनीधाम मेला शुरू

जागरण संवाददाता, बांदा : सिमौनीधाम स्थित स्वामी अवधूत महाराज आश्रम में तीन दिवसीय भव्य मेले की शुरुआत रविवार को भंडारे के साथ हुई। स्वामी अवधूत महाराज ने संतों को माल पुआ का प्रसाद देकर भंडारे व मेले का शुभारंभ किया। इस दौरान केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री डॉ.हर्षवर्धन ने स्वामी जी के दर्शन कर उनसे आशीर्वाद लिया। मेले में पहले दिन हजारों की संख्या में भंडारे का प्रसाद चखा।

Date : 16-December-2019


बाल विवाह और कम उम्र में लड़कियों के मां बनने को लेकर स्वास्थ्य मंत्री ने जताई चिंता

नई दिल्ली: केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री हर्षवर्धन ने कहा कि किशोरियों में गर्भधारण सरकार के लिए चिंता का विषय है. उन्होंने आह्वान किया कि किशोर वर्ग में सेक्स हेल्थ के बारे में चर्चा होनी चाहिए जिससे वे किशोर संबंधी स्वास्थ्य समस्याओं के प्रति जागरूक हो सकें.

Date : 15-December-2019


PM chairs meeting of Ganga council in Kanpur

KANPUR (UP), Dec 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Saturday chaired the first meeting of the National Ganga Council and reviewed the ambitious Namami Gange project.

Date : 15-December-2019


PM Modi reviews progress of Namami Gange project at Kanpur

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today chaired the first meeting of the National Council for Ganga and reviewed the progress of the Namami Gange project aimed at cleaning river Ganga.

Date : 14-December-2019


हर्षवर्धन ने बाल विवाह और किशोरावस्था में गर्भाधान पर चिंता जताई

नई दिल्ली, (लोकसत्य)। केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य एवं परिवार कल्याण मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने बाल विवाह और किशोरावस्था में गर्भाधान पर चिंता जताई है। उन्होंने कहा कि यौन एवं प्रजनन स्वास्थ्य संबंधी सेवाओं को अस्पतालों से निकालकर आम जनता तक ले जाने की जरुरत है।

Date : 14-December-2019


केन्द्रीय मंत्री हर्षवर्धन सिंह को जन्मदिन पर मप्र भाजपा नेताओं ने दी शुभकामनाएं

नई दिल्ली. केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य एवं परिवार कल्याण मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन का आज शुक्रवार को जन्मदिन है. वे आज अपना 65वां जन्मदिन मना रहे है.

Date : 13-December-2019


केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य एवं परिवार कल्याण मंत्री हर्षवर्धन का जन्मदिन आज, PM मोदी ने दी बधाई

प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी ने केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य एवं परिवार कल्याण मंत्री हर्षवर्धन को उनके जन्मदिन पर बधाई दी है। पीएम मोदी ने शुक्रवार को ट्विटर पर दिए अपने शुभकामना संदेश में कहा, "विनम्र एवं मिलनसार डॉ. हर्षवर्धन जी को उनके जन्मदिन के मौके पर मेरी हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं।

Date : 13-December-2019


मोदी ने दी हर्षवर्धन को जन्मदिन की बधाई

नयी दिल्ली 13 दिसंबर (वार्ता) प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी ने केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य एवं परिवार कल्याण मंत्री हर्षवर्धन को उनके जन्मदिन पर बधाई दी है।

Date : 13-December-2019


CAB bill: Delhi BJP leaders meet refugee families

NEW DELHI: A day after the Rajya Sabha passed the Citizen Amendment Bill making the process of securing Indian citizenship easier for non-Muslim migrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan, several Delhi BJP leaders met Hindu refugees from Pakistan on Thursday.

Date : 13-December-2019


Dr Harsh Vardhan expresses happiness over passage of CAB in RS

"Today is a historic day. Our Hindu brothers will now be able to exercise their rights. They were not able to get benefits for the past few decades. They will now be the citizens of India. Not only me, but even the people here are also happy," he said while speaking to ANI, during his visit to a refugee camp in New Delhi's Adarsh Nagar.

Date : 13-December-2019


नागरिकता संशोधन बिल पास, कहीं झूमकर नाचे हिन्दू शरणार्थी, तो कहीं लगे जय श्रीराम के नारे

नई दिल्ली. राज्यसभा में नागरिकता संशोधन बिल 2019 (Citizen Amendment Bill 2019) पास हो गया है. बिल के पास होते ही दिल्ली समेत देश के दूसरे हिस्सों में रह रहे हिंदू शरणार्थियों ने नाच गाकर अपनी खुशी जाहिर की. केंद्रीय मंत्री हर्षवर्धन (Union Minister Dr. Harshvardhan) ने ट्वीट कर बताया कि उनके लोकसभा क्षेत्र में शरणार्थियों की कॉलोनी में लोगों ने इस बिल के पास होने पर जमकर खुशी मनाई.

Date : 12-December-2019


Dr Harsh Vardhan expresses happiness over passage of CAB in RS

Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Thursday expressed happiness over the passage of Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019 in Rajya Sabha and said that it will be beneficial for the people who had been deprived of their rights for past several decades.

Date : 12-December-2019


Dr Harsh Vardhan expresses happiness over passage of CAB in RS

Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Thursday expressed happiness over the passage of Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019 in Rajya Sabha and said that it will be beneficial for the people who had been deprived of their rights for past several decades.

Date : 12-December-2019


DMRC Jodhpur renamed to National Institute for Implementation Research on Non-Communicable Diseases

New Delhi: ICMR’s Desert Medicine Research Centre (DMRC) in Jodhpur has now been renamed to National Institute for Implementation Research on Non-Communicable Diseases (NIIRNCD).

Date : 11-December-2019


No proposal from Odisha for medical colleges: Centre

New Delhi: Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Harsh Vardhan Tuesday denied of receiving any proposal from the Odisha government for setting up of two new medical colleges in the state.

Date : 10-December-2019


News18 Tech & Auto Awards 2019 Celebrates The Intersection of Technology And Automobiles

We live in a time when technology is effectively defining the way we work, the way we communicate and the way we commute. There is perhaps no better time then, to take a look at the success stories of the year, in the domains of technology and mobility, which are closer than ever before.

Date : 10-December-2019


नए भारत में मिलेंगे 75 नए मेडिकल कॉलिज : डॉ. हर्षवर्धन

झाँसी : केन्द्रीय स्वास्थ्य मन्त्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने कहा कि प्रधानमन्त्री की वचनबद्धता है कि चिकित्सकों की कमी दूर हो, मरीजों के लिए चिकित्सा सुविधा बढ़े और देश में अधिकाधिक नए चिकित्सा संस्थान बने। इसके अलावा डॉक्टरों की कमी भी दूर हो। प्रधानमन्त्री ने चिकित्सा को लेकर सपना देखा और इसके लिए कई योजनाओं को लागू कराया जा रहा है।

Date : 09-December-2019


विमान से आए गतिमान से गए हर्षवर्धन

झाँसी : सुपर स्पेशिऐलिटि ब्लॉक के उद्घाटन समारोह में शामिल होने के केन्द्रीय मन्त्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन प्रदेश सरकार में कैबिनेट मन्त्री सुरेश खन्ना के साथ चार्टर्ड प्लेन से झाँसी आए। आर्मी एयर स्ट्रिप पर उनका प्लेन प्रात: 9.45 बजे उतरा। यहाँ से दोनों मन्त्री सर्किट हाउस पहुँचे और चाय पीने के बाद मुख्यमन्त्री के साथ मेडिकल कॉलिज पहुँच गए। रास्ते में ही डॉ. हर्षवर्धन को दिल्ली में भीषण अग्निकाण्ड में तीन द़र्जन लोगों की मौत की ख़्ाबर मिली।

Date : 09-December-2019


Delhi Fire: Dr Harsh Vardhan Rushes Back From Jhansi; Assures Help From BJP Cadre

Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan who is currently in Jhansi, said that in the aftermath of the fire tragedy in New Delhi, he will be returning to the capital immediately.

Date : 08-December-2019


उप्र. में स्वीकृत हुए 13 मेडिकल कॉलेज: डॉ. हर्षवर्धन- पांच वर्षों में 26 मेडिकल कॉलेज बनाये जाने का लक्ष्य

झांसी। देश भर में 5 वर्षों में 26 मेडिकल कॉलेज बनाये जाने का लक्ष्य है जो प्रदेश सबसे पहले डीपीआर बना लेगा उसे पहले स्वीकृति मिल जायेगी। उप्र. के मुख्यमंत्री योगी आदित्यनाथ ने 14 मेडिकल कॉलेज की डीपीआर भेजी जिसमें 13 स्वीकृत हो गये, एक जल्द स्वीकृत हो जायेगा।

Date : 08-December-2019


दिल्ली अग्निकांड: केंद्रीय मंत्री डॉ हर्षवर्धन ने जताया शोक, कहा-घटना से अचंभित हूं

नई दिल्ली। दिल्ली के अनाज मंडी में हुए अग्नि कांड में 43 लोगों की मौत हो गई। नींद में सोते लोगों को मौत ने हमेशा के लिए मौत की नींद में सुला दिया। इस अग्निकांड के बाद केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य एवं परिवार कल्याण मंत्री हर्षवर्धन ने गहरी संवेदना प्रकट की है।

Date : 08-December-2019


More needs to be done to ensure quality education, healthcare to all citizens, says president

Pesident Ram Nath Kovind said that the nation has made great strides in many spheres, including healthcare, but more is needed to be done to ensure quality education and healthcare services are accessible to all citizens.

Date : 07-December-2019


जोधपुर एम्स के दीक्षांत समारोह में मंत्री हर्षवर्धन ने दी सीख, कहा डॉक्टर्स हर महीने पढ़े हिपोक्रेटिक ओथ

मैं सर्वप्रथम राष्ट्रपति रामनाथ कोविंद को धन्यवाद ज्ञापित करना चाहूंगा कि वह सदैव ही मेडिकल और वैज्ञानिक उपलब्धियों को प्रोत्साहित करने में अग्रसर रहते हैं। आज भी उन्होंने अपने व्यस्त शेड्यूल से समय निकाल कर विद्यार्थियों का मनोबल बढ़ाया है।

Date : 07-December-2019


Over 10 per cent adults detected with mental disorders as per National Mental Health Survey: Dr Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi: A little over 10 per cent adults above the age of 18 years have been detected with mental disorders in the country, the Union Health Minister said in Lok Sabha on December 6.

Date : 07-December-2019


‘India On The Cusp Of Developing Vaccine To End The Menace Of Dengue’: Dr Harsh Vardhan Informs Parliament

Dr Vardhan informed the Lower House of the Parliament on Friday that in the years to come when India would have developed and deployed the said vaccine, the number of instances of dengue will come down.

Date : 07-December-2019


Over 10% of Youth under Mental Illness: Government Census

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said in Lok Sabha that, “A little over 10 per cent adults above the age of 18 years have been detected with mental disorders in the country.” The minister claimed that the government had conducted the National Mental Health Survey (NMHS) of India through the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore in 2016.

Date : 06-December-2019


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

New Delhi: A little over 10 per cent adults above the age of 18 years have been detected with mental disorders in the country, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said in Lok Sabha on Friday.

Date : 06-December-2019


MTaI’s MedTekon 2019 to focus on strengthening Ayushman Bharat’s foundations

MTaI MedTekon 2019 edition will bring in the key stakeholders of AB-PMJAY to deliberate on the effective and far reaching way to implement the scheme.

Date : 06-December-2019


Florence Nightingale Awards 2019: Kerala nurse who died treating NIPAH patient honoured posthumously

Florence Nightingale Awards 2019: President Ram Nath Kovind presented the National Florence Nightingale Awards to 36 nursing personnel at an awards ceremony in Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on December 5, 2019. The awards were conferred on the occasion of International Nurses Day.

Date : 06-December-2019


Ram Nath Kovind confers the National Florence Nightingale awards to 36 Awardees

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind conferred the National Florence Nightingale Awards to 36 awardees at a ceremony in Vigyan Bhawan, here today, in the presence of Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare and Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Minister of State, Health & Family Welfare.

Date : 06-December-2019


Nurses play a vital role in delivering quality health care: President Kovind

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind conferred the National Florence Nightingale Awards to 36 awardees at a ceremony in Vigyan Bhawan, here today, in the presence of Dr. Harsh Vardhan

Date : 05-December-2019


MTaI all set for 3rd edition of MTaI MedTekon

Medical Technology Association of India (MTaI) is organizing its flagship event ‘MTaI MedTekon 2019’ on 20th December 2019 to deliberate upon ‘Fostering & Fortifying Ayushman Bharat’s Foundations’.

Date : 05-December-2019


Doctors working on new technology for postmortem

New Delhi: Recently, on Tuesday i.e. December 3, 2019, the government said that a new technique can be done in India soon by a new technique in which there will be no need to tear the dead bodies. India will be the first SAARC country to introduce this method.

Date : 04-December-2019


AIIMS, ICMR working on technique for postmortem without

Delhi's AIIMS and Indian Council of Medical Research are jointly working on a technique for postmortem without dissecting the body and it is likely to be functional within the next six months, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said in Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.

Date : 03-December-2019


Indian's collaboration with Sweden exemplary and defining: Dr. Harsh Vardhan

Our collaboration with Sweden has been exemplary and defining. The MoU between India and Sweden is one of the most active and successful bilateral MoUs signed by India in the health sector", said Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare.

Date : 03-December-2019


India and Sweden Signed an MoI to setup a Healthcare Innovation Center

On December 3, 2019, India and Sweden signed Memorandum of Intent (MoI) to set up a healthcare innovation center to promote research, broadly in non-communicable diseases (NCDs).

Date : 03-December-2019


Vardhan speaks out against HIV/AIDS discrimination

Sunday marked World AIDS Day and Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan utilised the occasion to speak out against discrimination against those affected by HIV/AIDS.

Date : 03-December-2019


E-cigarettes set to be banned in India as Parliament passes bill

Parliament on Monday passed a bill which seeks to prohibit the production, trade, transport, storage and advertisement of electronic cigarettes in the country.

Date : 02-December-2019


Dr Harsh Vardhan commends partner communities for their contribution to the AIDS cause

Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan emphasised upon the newer steps which are being taken by Government of India to achieve Sustainable Development Goal of ending the epidemic of AIDS as a public health threat by 2030.

Date : 02-December-2019


Health Minister Harsh Vardhan Flags Off 'Organothon-2019' At Nehru Park

Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Sunday flagged off Organothon-2019 at Nehru Park in Delhi. He administered an oath to people to donate organs posthumously and to make others aware of the same.

Date : 01-December-2019


एचआईवी-एड्स मुक्त भारत के लक्ष्य में भेदभावपूर्ण रवैया बाधक : डॉ़ हषवर्धन

केन्द्रीय स्वास्थ्य एवं परिवार कल्याण मंत्री हर्षवर्धन ने कहा है कि एचआईवी-एड्स प्रभावित लोगों के प्रति भेदभावपूर्ण रवैया को बदलना होगा और यह वर्ष 2030 तक देश को इस बीमारी से मुक्त करने के लक्ष्य में बड़ा बाधक है।

Date : 01-December-2019


Govt making efforts to completely eradicate HIV AIDS before 2030: Dr Harsh Vardhan

Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan has said the government is making all out efforts to completely eradicate HIV AIDS in the country before 2030.

Date : 01-December-2019


Dr Vardhan commends partner communities for their singular contribution to AIDS cause

New Delhi: On World AIDS Day, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Harsh Vardhan on Sunday asked the people to shun any kind of discrimination in their thoughts, actions and behaviour in their interaction with those who have HIV and AIDS.

Date : 01-December-2019


India performs 2nd highest number of organ transplants globally, next only to US: Health Min

New Delhi: Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) presided over the 10th Indian Organ Donation Day. He said, “India performs the second largest number of transplants in the world, next only to the US as per data available on the Global Observatory on Donation and Transplantation.”

Date : 30-November-2019


No significant shortage of doctors in India, says Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi:There is no significant shortage of doctors and adequate steps are being taken to stop them from going abroad, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said in Lok Sabha on Thursday.

Date : 30-November-2019


भारत दुनिया में अंगदान करने वालों में अमेरिका के बाद दूसरे स्थान पर : डॉ हर्षवर्धन

नई दिल्ली। केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री डॉ हर्षवर्धन ने देश में प्रत्यारोपण के लिए उपलब्ध अंगों की वास्तविक संख्या की कमी के लिए अंगदान के संबंध में समाज में व्याप्त आशंकाओं और मिथकों को जिम्मेदार ठहरते हुए इस दिशा में जागरुकता के लिए समाज के सभी वर्गों का आह्वान किया है।

Date : 30-November-2019


OrganDonation: Maharashtra best state in the field of deceased organ donation

Surekha Joshi, an organ transplant coordinator from Maharashtra, received an award for the best organ transplant coordinator in India. She has been working for the cause of organ donation since 1997.

Date : 30-November-2019


In India, TB-HIV deaths down by 85% from 2010: Harsh Vardhan in Lok Sabha

The estimated deaths due to Tuberculosis- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (TB-HIV) in India has reduced by 85% from 63,000 in 2010 to 9,700 in 2018 that can largely be attributed to HIV-related deaths going down in India over the years.

Date : 29-November-2019


Deaths due to TB have reduced since 2010: Dr Harsh Vardhan

Deaths due to tuberculosis (TB) have reduced since 2010, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Dr Harsh Vardhan informed the Lok Sabha on Friday.

Date : 29-November-2019


Deaths due to TB have reduced since 2010: Dr Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi [India], Nov 29 (ANI): Deaths due to tuberculosis (TB) have reduced since 2010, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Dr Harsh Vardhan informed the Lok Sabha on Friday.

Date : 29-November-2019


मेडिकल कॉलेज के लिए बजट स्वीकृत, सांसद ने केन्द्रीय मंत्री का जताया आभार

जिले में सरकारी मेडिकल कॉलेज की सौगात मिलने पर सांसद सुखवीरसिंह जौनापुरिया ने केन्द्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन का आभार जताया है।

Date : 29-November-2019


Dr. Harsh Vardhan calls for Technology & Innovation to be the backbone of development

New Delhi: The 8th Foundation Day of Global Innovation and Technology Alliance (GITA) (PPP between Department of Science & Technology (DST) and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)) was addressed by the Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, here today.

Date : 29-November-2019


भविष्य की तकनीक के रूप में उभर रही है जैव प्रौद्योगिकी

नई दिल्ली। (इंडिया साइंस वायर): जैव प्रौद्योगिकी विज्ञान का एक ऐसा क्षेत्र है जो हमारे जीवन को निरंतर प्रभावित करती है। भारत जैव प्रौद्योगिकी के क्षेत्र में कई उपलब्धियां हासिल की हैं। बेहद कम लागत में रोटा वायरस वैक्सीन का विकास इसका एक छोटा-सा उदाहरण हैं।

Date : 28-November-2019


Centre gives approval for establishment of Govt medical college at Kapurthala

Chandigarh, Nov 28 (UNI) The Union Government has given approval for the establishment of a new Government Medical College (GMC) at Kapurthala, besides up-gradation of the existing local civil hospital.

Date : 28-November-2019


Dr. Harsh Vardhan calls for Technology & Innovation to be the backbone of development

The 8th Foundation Day of Global Innovation and Technology Alliance (GITA) (PPP between Department of Science & Technology (DST) and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)) was addressed by the Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, here today.

Date : 28-November-2019


Creating innovation and tech ecosystem becomes national movement: Dr. Vardhan

The 8th Foundation Day of Global Innovation and Technology Alliance (GITA) (PPP between Department of Science & Technology (DST) and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)) was addressed by the Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, here today.

Date : 28-November-2019


NEET UG 2020 notification and application form to be released on December 2

New Delhi: The National Testing Agency will release the notification for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) on December 2. Medical aspirants seeking admission in undergraduate medical courses in the country will have to fill the NEET application form.

Date : 28-November-2019


RS debates ban on e-cigarettes

Nov 28 (UNI) Health and Family Welfare Minister Harsh Vardhan on Thursday introduced in the Rajya Sabha a bill banning e-cigarettes, saying that it will help save the future of the new generation and control tobacco use.

Date : 28-November-2019


Dr. Harsh Vardhan calls for Technology and Innovation to be the backbone of development

New Delhi: The 8th Foundation Day of Global Innovation and Technology Alliance (GITA) (PPP between Department of Science and Technology (DST) and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)) was addressed by the Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, here today.

Date : 28-November-2019


Government's move on e-cigarettes a pre-emptive strike: Dr Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi [India], Nov 27 (ANI): The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed a bill to prohibit production, import, sale or distribution of electronic cigarettes with Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan saying the Centre had brought the legislation to nip the evil in the bud and prevent youth being targeted by the companies.

Date : 27-November-2019


ई सिगरेट पर प्रतिबंध लगाने वाले विधेयक को लोकसभा में मिली मंजूरी, डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने कहा ये...

नई दिल्ली: ई सिगरेट (E-Cigarette) पर प्रतिबंध को युवाओं एवं बच्चों के स्वास्थ्य के लिए महत्वपूर्ण कदम बताते हुए स्वास्थ्य एवं परिवार कल्याण मंत्री डा. हर्षवर्द्धन ने बुधवार को कहा कि दुनिया की कई तंबाकू कंपनियां भारत में ई सिगरेट उत्पाद पेश कर युवाओं को लक्षित करना चाहती थीं, ऐसे में एक जिम्मेदार सरकार होने के नाते हमने इस पर प्रतिबंध लगाया है.

Date : 27-November-2019


Health benefits of coriander: Add dhaniya to your winter diet to boost immunity, promote digestion

New Delhi: Coriander, or dhaniya in Hindi, is one of the most widely used herbs to flavour dishes - be it soups, salads or curries. The herb is well-known for its ability to keep the immune system healthy and strong.

Date : 27-November-2019


Lok Sabha passes Prohibition of E-Cigarettes Bill

NEW DELHI : Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed a Bill that seeks prohibition of e-Cigarettes in India with Union Health Minister, Harsh Vardhan, calling the ban as a “pre-emptive strike" on the “hazardous" addiction.

Date : 27-November-2019


स्कूली बच्चों में एक साल में ही 78 प्रतिशत बढ़ी ई-सिगरेट की लत, सख्त कानून जरूरी: डॉ हर्षवर्धन

नई दिल्ली: ‘क्या जानिए छाती जले है या जले है दिल, इक आग सी सुलगे है एक धुआं सा उठे है...’ मुंह से धुंआ निकालने का शौक स्कूली बच्चों को बड़ी तेजी से ई-सिगरेट की चपेट में ले रहा है।

Date : 26-November-2019


Global Bio-India 2019: डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने कहा- बायोटेक्नोलोजी में दुनिया में अव्वल बन सकता है भारत

नई दिल्ली। केंद्रीय विज्ञान एवं प्रौद्योगिकी व स्वास्थ्य एवं परिवार कल्याण मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने गुरुवार को कहा कि भारत बायोटेक्नोलोजी के क्षेत्र में दुनिया में अव्वल बन सकता है। डॉ. हर्षवर्धन यहां बायोटेक्नोलोजी पर आयोजित तीन दिवसीय वैश्विक सम्मेलन के उद्घाटन समारोह में बोल रहे थे।

Date : 22-November-2019


दूषित पानी से फैलने वाली बीमारियों के लिए दिल्ली सरकार होगी जिम्मेदार: डॉ. हर्षवर्धन

नई दिल्ली: स्वास्थ्य और परिवार कल्याण मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन (Dr. Harsh Vardhan) ने देश की राजधानी दिल्ली में दूषित पानी की आपूर्ति पर चिंता व्यक्त करते हुए इससे फैलने वाली बीमारियों के खतरे के प्रति आगाह किया है.

Date : 21-November-2019


केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री को डीएवी शिक्षण संस्थाओं के संस्थापक की पुस्तक भेंट की

जागरण संवाददाता, यमुनानगर : डीएवी शिक्षण संस्थाओं के संस्थापक स्व. जेएन कपूर के जीवन पर आधारित पुस्तक केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन को भेंट की गई। उनके बेटे और समाजसेवी विजय कपूर दिल्ली में केंद्रीय मंत्री से मिले।

Date : 21-November-2019


Rajya Sabha refers Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2019 to Select Committee

The Rajya Sabha today referred the Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2019 to the Select Committee for further scrutiny.

Date : 21-November-2019


मिशन इंद्रधनुष अभियान को लेकर केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री डॉ हर्षवर्धन ने ली बैठक, 2 दिसंबर से शुरू होगा अभियान

Mission Indradhanush : 2 दिसंबर से शुरू होने वाले मिशन इंद्रधनुष अभियान को लेकर आज केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री डॉ हर्षवर्धन ( dr harsh vardhan ) ने वीडियो कॉन्फ़्रेंसिंग के जरिए बैठक ली ।

Date : 21-November-2019


Om Birla, Speaker LS and Dr. Harsh Vardhan inaugurate Health Awareness and Check-up Camp at Parliament House

Om Birla, Speaker Lok Sabha along with Dr. Harsh Vardhan Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey, MOS (HFW) and Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, Minister of State for Finance inaugurated a Health Awareness and Check-up Camp at Parliament House that shall provide health awareness and diagnostic services to the Parliamentarians and their family members, today.

Date : 20-November-2019


Vardhan inaugurate Health Awareness and Check-up Camp at Parliament House

New Delhi: Om Birla, Speaker Lok Sabha along with Dr. Harsh Vardhan Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey, MOS (HFW) and Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, Minister of State for Finance inaugurated a Health Awareness and Check-up Camp at Parliament House that shall provide health awareness and diagnostic services to the Parliamentarians and their family members, today.

Date : 20-November-2019


किफायती स्वास्थ्य सुविधाओं तक आसान पहुंच जरूरी : डॉ. हर्षवर्धन

नई दिल्‍ली:केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य एवं परिवार कल्याण मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने मंगलवार कहा कि सरकार के सभी नीतिगत निर्णयों एवं कार्यक्रमों में स्वास्थ्य के मुद्दे को प्रमुखता दी गई है.

Date : 20-November-2019


अधिक कुशल और जलवायु के अनुकूल एयर कंडीशनर बनाने की नई पहल

नई दिल्ली। (इंडिया साइंस वायर): आवासीय भवनों के लिए अधिक कुशल और जलवायु के अनुकूल कूलिंग समाधान विकसित करने के लिए दुनिया के विभिन्न हिस्सों के इनोवेटर्स की आठ टीमों को एक अंतरराष्ट्रीय प्रतियोगिता के लिए चुना गया है।

Date : 20-November-2019


दूषित पानी पर BJP-AAP में भिड़ंत, हर्षवर्धन ने केजरीवाल पर साधा निशाना

प्रदूषित हवा के बाद दिल्ली में दूषित पानी को लेकर स्वास्थ्य मंत्री हर्षवर्धन ने दिल्ली के मुख्यमंत्री अरविंद केजरीवाल पर जमकर निशाना साधा. ट्विटर पर आम आदमी पार्टी और बीजेपी ने एक दूसरे पर निशाना साधा.

Date : 20-November-2019


हमें चर्चाओं को व्यावहारिकता में बदलने की एक सशक्त प्रणाली विकसित करनी चाहिए.

नई दिल्‍ली: केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य एवं परिवार कल्याण मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने मंगलवार कहा कि सरकार के सभी नीतिगत निर्णयों एवं कार्यक्रमों में स्वास्थ्य के मुद्दे को प्रमुखता दी गई है. समतामूलक, किफायती स्वास्थ्य सुविधाओं तक आसान पहुंच कायम करना जरूरी है और यह सरकार के सभी प्रयासों के केंद्र में है.

Date : 20-November-2019


Strive for equitable, affordable, easily accessible healthcare: Harsh Vardhan

“Efficient delivery systems providing equitable, affordable and easily accessible healthcare is at the heart of all our efforts,” said Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan inaugurating the 2019 World Conference on Access to Medical Products Achieving the SDGs 2030 here on Tuesday.

Date : 20-November-2019


Health Ministry inks MoC with Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Bill Gates, Co-Chair, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) called on Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, in New Delhi. They presided over the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) between the Health Ministry and the Gates Foundation.

Date : 20-November-2019


Harsh Vardhan asserts on developing robust system of knowledge sharing

New Delhi: We must optimally develop a robust system of sharing knowledge & other resources to practically translate discussions for larger public welfare, said Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare as he inaugurated the ‘2019 World Conference on Access to Medical Products: Achieving the SDGs 2030’.

Date : 19-November-2019


Dr. Harsh Vardhan inaugurates ‘2019 World Conference on Access to Medical Products: Achieving the SDGs 2030’

“The discussions and knowledge sharing from this world conference need to be utilized for larger public welfare.

Date : 19-November-2019


About 40 thousand Health and wellness Centres to be operational by end of March 2020: Union Health Minister

Around 13 thousand more Health and Wellness Centres will become functional by the end of March next year. At present 27 thousand, such centres are already operational in different parts of the country.

Date : 19-November-2019


Dr. Harsh Vardhan inaugurates ‘2019 World Conference on Access to Medical Products: Achieving the SDGs 2030’

The discussions and knowledge sharing from this world conference need to be utilized for larger public welfare.

Date : 19-November-2019


बिल गेट्स ने हर्षवर्धन से की मुलाकात, सहयोग पत्र पर हस्ताक्षर किए

नयी दिल्ली। बिल एंड मेलिंडा गेट्स फाउंडेशन के सह-अध्यक्ष बिल गेट्स ने सोमवार को स्वास्थ्य मंत्री हर्षवर्धन से मुलाकात की और उन्होंने स्वास्थ्य मंत्रालय तथा फाउंडेशन के बीच सहयोग पत्र पर हस्ताक्षर किए।

Date : 19-November-2019


Parliament Winter Session: From bills on surrogacy to Jallianwala Bagh, Day 2 to see much action

The 250th session of Rajya Sabha started on Monday and Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the House saying the Upper House comes second but it shouldn't be made secondary as it has made some historic decisions.

Date : 19-November-2019


बिल गेट्स ने स्वास्थ्य मंत्री हर्षवर्धन से की मुलाकात, सहयोग समझौते पर हस्ताक्षर

नई दिल्ली । बिल एंड मिलिंडा गेट्स फाउंडेशन के सह-अध्यक्ष बिल गेट्स ने दिल्ली में स्वास्थ्य व परिवार कल्याण मंत्री डॉ. हर्ष वर्धन से मुलाकात की। दोनों की उपस्थिति में स्वास्थ्य मंत्रालय एवं गेट्स फाउंडेशन के बीच एक सहयोग समझौते पर हस्ताक्षर किए गए।

Date : 19-November-2019


Dr Harsh Vardhan inaugurates 6th National Summit on Good, Replicable Practices and Innovations in Public Health Care Systems

“This NHM National Summit is a celebration of ideas, innovations and knowledge sharing and we all must take back these and ensure that we implement at-least a few of them”

Date : 18-November-2019


India’s digital health push goes international at BRICS

The BRICS summit – bringing together Brazil, China, India, Russia, and South Africa – is taking place in Brazilian capital Brasilia with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in attendance.

Date : 18-November-2019


दिल्ली में प्रदूषित पानी पर सियासी रार, केजरीवाल और हर्षवर्धन में ट्विटर वार

केंद्रीय मंत्री हर्षवर्धन ने ट्वीट कर दावा किया है कि फ्री पानी के नाम पर अरविंद केजरीवाल दिल्ली की जनता को जहर पिला रहे हैं. देश के 20 शहरों को पानी पर हुए सर्वे में दिल्ली का पानी सबसे ज्यादा जहरीला पाया गया.

Date : 17-November-2019


Campaign launched in Gujarat to curb pneumonia deaths among children

Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Harsh Vardhan on Saturday launched SAANS, a campaign aimed at reducing child mortality due to pneumonia, which contributes to around 15% deaths annually of children under the age of five.

Date : 17-November-2019


C’garh adjudged best state in better and innovative health care system

Chhattisgarh won first place in high-focus states category for better public health care systems, innovative and exemplary work for the year 2018-19 at 6th National Health Summit at Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

Date : 17-November-2019


Swachh Bharat Mission led to significant decline in deaths due to Malaria, Diarrhoea: Govt

Union Minister of Health Dr. Harsh Vardhan today inaugurated the sixth National Summit on 'Good and Replicable Practice and Innovations in Public Healthcare System in India’ at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

Date : 16-November-2019


Dr. Harsh Vardhan inaugurates 6th National Summit on Good, Replicable Practices and Innovations in Public Health Care Systems

“This NHM National Summit is a celebration of ideas, innovations and knowledge sharing and we all must take back these and ensure that we implement at-least a few of them”

Date : 16-November-2019


Dr. Harsh Vardhan inaugurates 6th National Summit on Good, Replicable Practices and Innovations in Public Health Care Systems.

“This NHM National Summit is a celebration of ideas, innovations and knowledge sharing and we all must take back these and ensure that we implement at-least a few of them”

Date : 16-November-2019


Guj: SAANS campaign launched to curb pneumonia deaths in kids

Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Harsh Vardhan on Saturday launched 'SAANS', a campaign aimed at reducing child mortality due to pneumonia, which contributes to around 15 per cent of deaths annually of children under the age of five.

Date : 16-November-2019


Energy-efficient cooling solutions Govt’s priority, Dr. Harsh Vardhan says

Union Minister for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan addressed an Award Ceremony here today to announce the finalists of the 'Global Cooling Prize'.

Date : 15-November-2019


Centre is doing every bit to curb Delhi pollution: Harsh Vardhan

Gandhinagar (Gujarat), Nov 16 (ANI): Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Harsh Vardhan said that Centre is on its toes to curb Delhi pollution. "Centre is taking every measure to curb the pollution," said Health Minister.

Date : 15-November-2019


Union health minister Harsh Vardhan urges people to donate organs

NEW DELHI: Describing organ donation as a divine and noble act that can save lives, Union health minister Harsh Vardhan urged people to come forth and donate organs without any fear.

Date : 14-November-2019


Dr Harsh Vardhan inaugurates LINAC services, AMRIT pharmacy and auditorium

Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Dr. Harsh Vardhan today visited the National Cancer Institute, AIIMS, New Delhi (Jhajjar Campus). He stated that the NIC has been able to reduce the waiting list for surgery of Cancer patients very significantly thus providing very valuable service to the healthcare seekers.

Date : 14-November-2019


Harsh Vardhan performs Bhumi Pujan ceremony of an 800-bed rest house in Jhajjar district of Haryana

Union Minister for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences and Health and Family Welfare Dr Harsh Vardhan today performed Bhumi Pujan ceremony of the 800-bed rest house to be built at the National Cancer Institute Badhsa in Jhajjar district today.

Date : 14-November-2019


One cornea donor can give sight to up to four people: Dr. Harsh Vardhan

Terming organ donation as a divine and godly act that has the power to saves many lives, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare urged everyone towards organ donation.

Date : 13-November-2019


Dr. Harsh Vardhan presides over the Graduation Ceremony of the Raj Kumari Amrit Kaur College of Nursing

New Delhi:Appreciating the work and dedication of the nursing profession, and calling them the strong and pivotal pillars of the healthcare delivery system, Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare said “The depth of your work and sincerity cannot be defined adequately, such is your commitment”, as he presided over the graduation ceremony of the Raj Kumari Amrit Kaur College of Nursing, here today.

Date : 13-November-2019


जाते-जाते आठ लोगों को जिंदगी दे गई सुरभि, बहादुर परिवारों को मैरी कोम का सलाम

दिल्ली के कृष्णा नगर निवासी सुरभि भले ही आज इस दुनिया में नहीं है लेकिन उनके अंग आज भी जीवित हैं। निधन के बाद परिजनों की सूझबूझ से उनके अंगदान हुए और आठ जरूरतमंद लोगों में प्रत्यारोपित किए गए।

Date : 13-November-2019


Attitude of nurses form image of medical profession: Dr. Harsh Vardhan

Appreciating the work and dedication of the nursing profession, and calling them the strong and pivotal pillars of the healthcare delivery system, Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare said "The depth of your work and sincerity cannot be defined adequately, such is your commitment", as he presided over the graduation ceremony of the Raj Kumari Amrit Kaur College of Nursing, here today.

Date : 13-November-2019


NEET 2020 Registration To Begin From December 2, Get Details Here

NEET 2020 Registration is going to begin from December 2, 2019. It is to note that National Testing Agency (NTA) is going to conduct the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for admission to undergraduate MBBS and BDS programmes on May 3, 2020.

Date : 13-November-2019


Why CSIR’s food products better than those available in markets? Tells union minister

Food products made by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) laboratories are better than those available in the market as they are much more cost-effective, tastier, have better nutritional value and are without any side-effects, said Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Science and Technology, Earth Sciences at an ASSOCHAM event held in New Delhi today.

Date : 13-November-2019


NEET 2020: Registrations to begin from December 2 – Important update for AIIMS, JIPMER MBBS aspirants

National Eligibility cum Entrance Test, NEET 2020 registration process would begin from December 2, 2019. National Testing Agency, NTA would be conducting NEET 2020 for admission to undergraduate medical and dental examinations on May 3, 2020.

Date : 13-November-2019


Dr. Harsh Vardhan inaugurates exhibition of Technologies in Food Processing

Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr Harsh Vardhan today inaugurated an exhibition of Technologies in Food Processing developed by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research.

Date : 13-November-2019


1,000 diyas light up Deep Diwali Utsav at Naini Lake

NEW DELHI: Residents of Model Town organised ‘Deep Diwali Utsav’ at Naini Lake on Monday evening. They lit 1,000 diyas and organised Ram darbar, bhajan aarti and other colourful programmes.

Date : 12-November-2019


इक्कीस देशों में एक लाख लोग पढ़ रहें संस्कृत : डॉ. हर्षवर्धन

नई दिल्ली। केंद्रीय चिकित्सा, स्वास्थ्य एवं विज्ञान व प्रौद्योगिकी मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने कहा कि आज 21 देशों में एक लाख लोग और पूरे भारत में 1 से 12 कक्षा तक तीन करोड़ के लगभग छात्र संस्कृत पढ़ रहे हैं। डॉ. हर्षवर्धन शनिवार को संस्कृत को जन भाषा बनाने के लिए प्रयासरत विश्वस्तरीय संगठन ‘संस्कृत भारती’ के पहले विश्व सम्मेलन के उद्घाटन कार्यक्रम में बोल रहे थे। केन्द्रीय मंत्री ने कहा कि ऐसा कार्यक्रम जीवन में पहली बार मैंने देखा है, जिससे मेरी आत्मा तृप्त हो गयी।

Date : 11-November-2019


उपराष्ट्रपति ने मुख्यमंत्री जयराम ठाकुर को दिल्ली में किया सम्मानित

नई दिल्ली में संस्कृत भारती के विश्व सम्मेलन में देश के उप- राष्ट्रपति एम वेंकैया नायडू ने मुख्यमंत्री जयराम ठाकुर को सम्मानित किया। यह सम्मान उन्हें राज्य में संस्कृत को दूसरी भाषा का दर्जा देने के लिए प्रदान किया गया।

Date : 10-November-2019


Passionate efforts should be made to conserve and promote knowledge available in Sanskrit: Venkaiah Naidu

Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu has said that passionate efforts should be made to conserve, spread awareness and promote the knowledge available in Sanskrit.

Date : 10-November-2019


सुप्रीम कोर्ट का निर्णय पूरी मानवता के लिए है : डॉ. हर्षवर्धन

नई दिल्ली : राम जन्मभूमि पर सर्वोच्च न्यायालय का फैसला किसी समाज विशेष का नहीं बल्कि पूरी मानवता के लिए है। उक्त बातें कहते हुए शनिवार को प्रथम विश्व संस्कृत सम्मेलन में केन्द्रीय मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने विश्व हिन्दू परिषद् (विहिप) के पूर्व संरक्षक और दिवंगत नेता अशोक सिंहल को भी याद किया।

Date : 10-November-2019


रामजन्मभूमि पर सुप्रीम कोर्ट का फैसला समाज विशेष का नहीं पूरी मानवता के लिए : डॉ हर्षवर्धन

संस्कृत भारती का 3 दिवसीय प्रथम विश्व सम्मेलन शुरू, 21 देशों के 76 प्रतिनिधि पहुंचे मोदी ने विश्व में संस्कृत का दायरा बढ़ने पर जताई खुशी विदेश राज्यमंत्री ने 'प्रज्ञानम' प्रदर्शनी का किया उद्घाटन अयोध्या में रामजन्मभूमि पर सुप्रीम कोर्ट का फैसला किसी समाज विशेष का नहीं बल्कि पूरी मानवता के लिए है.

Date : 09-November-2019


Sanskrit Bharati Vishwa Sammelan begins in New Delhi

Addressing the gathering, Minister of State for External Affairs V.Muraleedharan said Sanskrit continues to be prevalent in the society as it is used by the people across the country.The Minister said, Sanskrit words are found in most of the Indian languages. Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr.Harsh Vardhan was also present on the occasion.

Date : 09-November-2019


India among top nations in early warning system of natural calamities

KOLKATA, Nov 8: Union Science and Technology Minister Harsh Vardhan on Friday said India is now among the top bracket of nations in the early warning system of natural calamities like tsunami and cyclones.

Date : 09-November-2019


Science Festivals help generate scientific temper in the country, says West Bengal Governor

The Governor of West Bengal, Jagdeep Dhankhar has said mega fairs like the India International Science Festival (IISF) help generate scientific temper in the country. Addressing the Closing Ceremony of the 5th IISS in Kolkata today, he said this momentum must take an “incremental trajectory” rather than rest on a plateau.

Date : 09-November-2019


Harsh Vardhan Biography in Hindi

डॉ हर्षवर्धन एक भारतीय राजनेता हैं। वह दिल्‍ली में भारतीय जनता पार्टी के बड़े नेताओं में से एक हैं। वर्तमान में वह भारत सरकार में विज्ञान और प्रौद्योगिकी मंत्री हैं। वह 16 वीं लोकसभा में संसद सदस्य के रूप में दिल्ली के चांदनी चौक का प्रतिनिधित्व करते हैं।

Date : 08-November-2019


Dr. Harsh Vardhan: MMR declined by 8 points in one year; India on track to achieve MMR targets for SDG

New Delhi: “Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) of India has declined by 8 points in one year as per the latest Special Bulletin on MMR released by the Registrar General of India. This decline is important as it translates to nearly 2000 additional pregnant women saved annually”. This was stated by Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare, today.

Date : 08-November-2019


India among top nations in early warning system of natural

Union Science and Technology Minister Harsh Vardhan on Friday said India is now among the top bracket of nations in the early warning system of natural calamities like tsunami and cyclones.

Date : 08-November-2019


Dr. Harsh Vardhan: MMR declined by 8 points in one year

“Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) of India has declined by 8 points in one year as per the latest Special Bulletin on MMR released by the Registrar General of India. This decline is important as it translates to nearly 2000 additional pregnant women saved annually”.This was stated by Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare, today.

Date : 08-November-2019


Dr. Harsh Vardhan: MMR declined by 8 points in one year; India on track to achieve MMR targets for SDG

“Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) of India has declined by 8 points in one year as per the latest Special Bulletin on MMR released by the Registrar General of India. This decline is important as it translates to nearly 2000 additional pregnant women saved annually”. This was stated by Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare, today.

Date : 08-November-2019


IISF 2019: SCI-TECH MINISTER CALLS NGOS TO HELP TAKE SCIENCE FROM THE LABS TO THE PUBLIC

Union Science and Technology Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Thursday called upon NGOs to come out and help take science from the laboratory to the public domain.

Date : 08-November-2019


Science & Tech Minister urges students to engage in startups, entrepreneurship

The Union Minister of Science and Technology, Health and Family Welfare and Earth Sciences, Dr Harsh Vardhan, appealed to students to work on innovative ideas while inaugurating the students’ Engineering Model Competition Meet and Expo as part of the 5th India International Science Festival (IISF) in Kolkata on 6 November.

Date : 08-November-2019


विज्ञान महोत्सव में छात्रों ने बनाया दूसरा गिनीज वर्ल्ड रिकॉर्ड

भारत अंतर्राष्ट्रीय विज्ञान महोत्सव के तीसरे दिन एक और गिनीज वर्ल्ड रिकॉर्ड बना. इस प्रकार दो गिनीज वर्ल्ड रिकॉर्ड बनाने के बाद शुक्रवार को तीसरा रिकॉर्ड बनाने का प्रयास होगा. विज्ञान महोत्सव के तीसरे दिन यहां 268 छात्रों ने एक साथ रेडियो किट असेबलिंग करके गुरुवार को एक नया गिनीज वर्ल्ड रिकॉर्ड बनाया.

Date : 08-November-2019


Guinness World Record of most students assembling radio kits simultaneously

Kolkata, Nov 7 (PTI) A Guinness World Record of most students assembling radio kits simultaneously was created on the third day of India International Science Festival here on Thursday, the organisers of the IISF said.

Date : 08-November-2019


Union Science And Technology, Health And Family Welfare And Earth Sciences Minister Harsh Vardhan Visits Science Expo During India International Science Festival

Kolkata: Union Science and Technology, Health and Family Welfare and Earth Sciences Minister Harsh Vardhan visits Science Expo during India International Science Festival, in Kolkata on Nov 5, 2019.

Date : 08-November-2019


एनजीओ सहित सामाजिक संगठनों का विज्ञान जनता तक पहुंचाने में देगा मदद: मंत्री हर्षवर्धन

नई दिल्ली. केन्द्रीय विज्ञान, प्रौद्योगिकी, पृथ्वी विज्ञान और स्वास्थय एवं परिवार कल्याण मंत्री डॉ.हर्षवर्धन ने आज एनजीओ समेत सामाजिक संगठनों का विज्ञान को प्रयोगशाला से जनता तक पहुंचाने में मदद देने का आह्वान किया.

Date : 07-November-2019


3rd day of technical sessions of India International Science Festival organised

On the 3rd day of the India International Science Festival (IISF) in Kolkata today, sessions and symposium on the applied areas of science and technology have been organised.

Date : 07-November-2019


India International Science Festival

Kolkata: Union Minister for Science & Technology Harsh Vardhan addresses the students after they set Guinness World Record at India International Science Festival, in Kolkata, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019.

Date : 07-November-2019


Vardhan calls upon NGOs to help take science from laboratoryto public domain Kolkata

Vardhan calls upon NGOs to help take science from laboratoryto public domain Kolkata, Nov 7 (PTI) Union Science and Technologyminister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Thursday called upon NGOs to comeout and help take science from the laboratory to the publicdomain.

Date : 07-November-2019


Science & Tech Minister urges students to engage in startups, entrepreneurship

The Union Minister of Science and Technology, Health and Family Welfare and Earth Sciences, Dr Harsh Vardhan, appealed to students to work on innovative ideas while inaugurating the students’ Engineering Model Competition Meet and Expo as part of the 5th India International Science Festival (IISF) in Kolkata on 6 November.

Date : 07-November-2019


Dr Harsh Vardhan calls upon social organizations to help take the sciences from the laboratory to the masses

The Union Minister for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences and Health and Family Welfare, Dr Harsh Vardhan today called upon the social organizations, including NGOs, to come out and help take the sciences from the laboratory to the masses. Addressing a Session on National Social Organisations and Institutions during the 5th India International Science Festival (IISF) in Kolkata, he said India is at the forefront of technologies today.

Date : 07-November-2019


5th India International Science Festival begins

KOLKATA, Nov 6: The 5th India International Science Festival (IISF) started here in West Bengal on Tuesday at the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre & Science City with its inauguration by Union Minister of Science & Technology and Earth Science, Dr Harsha Vardhan.

Date : 07-November-2019


ENGINEERING MODEL COMPETITION OPENED AT IISF BY MINISTER OF SCI-TECH DR HARSH VARDHAN

Minister of Science and Technology, Health and Family Welfare and Earth Sciences Dr Harsh Vardhan on Wednesday inaugurated an engineering model competition at the ongoing India International Science Festival here.

Date : 07-November-2019


ITR pavilion dazzles in Kolkata int'l Sc fest

The Integrated Test Range (ITR) demonstrated its technical superiority and India’s prowess in a four-day international event, 'India International Science Festival (IISF)-2019’, which began in Kolkata on Tuesday.

Date : 07-November-2019


समस्याओं के समाधान के लिए नवाचारी विचारों को बढ़ावा दे रही सरकार : हर्षवर्धन

केंद्रीय विज्ञान एवं प्रौद्योगिकी, पृथ्वी विज्ञान और स्वास्थ्य व परिवार कल्याण मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने बुधवार को यहां कहा कि समस्याओं का समाधान तलाशने के लिए सरकार नवाचारी विचारों को बढ़ावा दे रही है

Date : 06-November-2019


समस्याओं के समाधान के लिए नवाचारी विचारों का बढ़ावा दे रही सरकार : हर्षवर्धन

कोलकाता, 6 नवंबर (आईएएनएस)। केंद्रीय विज्ञान एवं प्रौद्योगिकी, पृथ्वी विज्ञान और स्वास्थ्य व परिवार कल्याण मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने बुधवार को यहां कहा कि समस्याओं का समाधान तलाशने के लिए सरकार नवाचारी विचारों को बढ़ावा दे रही है।

Date : 06-November-2019


National Cancer Awareness Day: Why is observed on November 7?

‘National Cancer Awareness Day’ is observed to highlight the significance of increased awareness about cancer prevention and early detection for the general public.

Date : 06-November-2019


New Guinness World Record set at India International Science Festival

The International Science Literature Festival opened on Tuesday as a part of the India International Science Festival, 2019, which is being held in Kolkata. Organised by CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (NISCAIR) and Vigyan Prasar, the science literature festival is being attended by over 200 invitees, researchers and scientists.

Date : 06-November-2019


National Cancer Awareness Day 2019: Here’s history and highlights of the day

National Cancer Awareness Day 2019: Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan first announced the National Cancer Awareness Day in September 2014.

Date : 06-November-2019


Govt puts focus on leveraging more on S&T

The Union Minister for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences and Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan has said that India shares a common past and goal with many of its close neighbours and other partner countries that has served to forge an unbreakable association with India.

Date : 06-November-2019


Harsh Vardhan: Need to take science and research to masses

Stressing on the need to take science and research to the masses, Union Minister of Science and Technology Harsh Vardhan on Tuesday said that there was a need to go for international tie-ups to be globally competitive.

Date : 06-November-2019


IISF 2019: Dr. Harsh Vardhan motivates students to work on innovative ideas

The Union Minister of Science and Technology, Health and Family Welfare and Earth Sciences, Dr. Harsh Vardhan motivated students to work on innovative ideas while inaugurating the students' Engineering Model Competition Meet and Expo at part of the 5th India International Science Festival (IISF) in Kolkata today.

Date : 06-November-2019


Dr Harsh Vardhan urges students to go for start ups

New Delhi: The Union Minister of Science and Technology, Health and Family Welfare and Earth Sciences, Dr Harsh Vardhan motivated students to work on innovative ideas while inaugurating the students’ Engineering Model Competition Meet and Expo at part of the 5th India International Science Festival (IISF) in Kolkata today.

Date : 06-November-2019


The India International Science Festival, the nation’s science party, starts in Kolkata, the City of Joy

The occasion, held from the fifth of November to the eighth of November, 2019, is being sorted out by the Ministry of Science and Technology and Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India, in relationship with Vijnana Bharati (VIBHA).

Date : 06-November-2019


APSCS&T participating in 5th international science festival at Kolkatta

The 5th India International Science Festival is being held from 5th Nov- 8th Nob 2019 in Biswa Bangla Convention Centre & Science City, Kolkata. The festival was inaugurated by Dr Harshavardhan, Ministry of Science & Technology, Ministry of Earth Sciences and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Date : 06-November-2019


विज्ञान को जन-जन तक पहुंचाना है : डॉ. हर्षवर्धन

केंद्रीय विज्ञान एवं प्रौद्योगिकी मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने यहां मंगलवार को कहा कि विज्ञान की उपलब्धियों को जन-जन तक पहुंचाना 'इंडिया इंटरनेशनल साइंस फेस्टिवल' का मुख्य उद्देश्य है, ताकि इसे एक बड़ा आंदोलन का रूप दिया जा सके।

Date : 06-November-2019


Union Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan Commends DRDO's Efforts At IISF

During the inauguration of the Fifth India International Science Festival (IISF) in Kolkata on Tuesday, Minister of Science and Technology Dr. Harsh Vardhan praised the Defence Research and Development Organisation's (DRDO) contribution in achieving self-reliance in defence technologies.

Date : 06-November-2019


Harsh Vardhan inaugurates global Mega Science Exhibition ‘Vigyan Samagam’

Union Minister of Science & Technology and Minister of Earth Science has inaugurated India’s 1-ever multi-venue Mega science exhibition, ‘Vigyan Samagam 2019’, in Kolkata, West Bengal.

Date : 06-November-2019


International collaborations key to be globally competitive: Union minister Harsh Vardhan

KOLKATA: Union minister Harsh Vardhan on Tuesday said India needs to foster international collaborations to be globally competitive in the field of science and technology.

Date : 06-November-2019


Union Heath And Family Welfare Minister Harsh Vardhan Accompanied By Samskrita Bharati National Secretary Shreesh Deopujari, Addresses A Press Conference

New Delhi: Union Heath and Family Welfare Minister Harsh Vardhan accompanied by Samskrita Bharati National Secretary Shreesh Deopujari, addresses a press conference on World Convention of Samskrita Bharati to be held from 9th to 11th November

Date : 06-November-2019


‘Science succeeds when taken to common masses,’ says Harsh Vardhan

Union Minister for Science and Technology Harsh Vardhan Tuesday said science and research will be fruitful only when it reaches the masses and is able to kindle scientific temper among young children of the country.

Date : 05-November-2019


Dr. Harsh Vardhan says India International Science Festival an opportunity to bridge the gap and bring science near to the people, particularly children

New Delhi: The Union Minister for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences and Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan said that a platform like India International Science Festival (IISF) is an opportunity to bridge the gap and bringing science and technology near to the public for wider awareness.

Date : 05-November-2019


IISF will bring science near to the people:says Dr Harsh Vardhan

Kolklata, 5 November (HS) : Emphasising the need to bring science and technology to the doorsteps of the common people,particularly the children,Union Minister for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences and Health and Family Welfare Harsh Vardhan here today said 'it is the responsibility of the scientific fraternity to make the present generation aware of the scope and importance of science and technology.

Date : 05-November-2019


Union Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan inaugurates Overseas Ministers and Diplomat Conclave as part of the India International Science Festival

The Union Minister for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences and Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan has said that India shares a common past and goal with many of its close neighbours and other partner countries that has served to forge an unbreakable association with India.

Date : 05-November-2019


Motivate young people to take up scientific research as career

Kolkata (PTI): Union minister Harsh Vardhan on Tuesday said India needs to foster international collaborations to be globally competitive in the field of science and technology.

Date : 05-November-2019


विज्ञान महोत्सव बच्चों के नजदीक विज्ञान को पहुंचाने का एक अवसर है:डॉ हर्ष वर्धन

केन्द्रीय विज्ञान एवं प्रौद्योगिकी, पृथ्वी विज्ञान और स्वास्थ्य एवं परिवार कल्याण मंत्री डॉ हर्ष वर्धन ने कहा है कि भारत भारतीय अंतर्राष्ट्रीय जैसा मंच ज्ञान की कमी दूर करने और जनता विशेष रूप से बच्चों को जागरूक बनाने के लिए उनके नजदीक विज्ञान को पहुंचाने का एक अवसर है।

Date : 05-November-2019


विज्ञान को जन-जन तक पहुंचाना है : डॉ. हर्षवर्धन

कोलकाता । केंद्रीय विज्ञान एवं प्रौद्योगिकी मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने यहां कहा कि विज्ञान की उपलब्धियों को जन-जन तक पहुंचाना 'इंडिया इंटरनेशनल साइंस फेस्टिवल' का मुख्य उद्देश्य है, ताकि इसे एक बड़ा आंदोलन का रूप दिया जा सके।

Date : 05-November-2019


भारत अंतरराष्ट्रीय विज्ञान महोत्सव विज्ञान और तकनीक को आम आदमी तक ले जाने का अवसर

कोलकाता, 05 नवंबर (वार्ता) केन्द्रीय विज्ञान एवं प्रौद्योगिकी मंत्री डॉ हर्षवर्धन ने कहा है कि भारत अंतरराष्ट्रीय विज्ञान महोत्सव (आईआईएसएफ) विज्ञान और तकनीक को आम आदमी तक लाने और इस अंतर को पूरा करने का एक अवसर है।

Date : 05-November-2019


विज्ञान और प्रौद्योगिकी के प्रारंभिक कौशल का दोहन करने की आवश्यकता: हर्ष वर्धन

नयी दिल्ली,05 नवंबर (वार्ता) केन्द्रीय विज्ञान एवं प्रौद्योगिकी मंत्री डॉ हर्ष वर्धन ने कहा है कि कि 21वीं शताब्दी की ज्ञान अर्थव्यवस्था के महत्वपूर्ण स्तंभ के रूप में विज्ञान और प्रौद्योगिकी के प्रारंभिक कौशल का दोहन करने की आवश्यकता है।

Date : 05-November-2019


दिल्ली के सफदरजंग अस्पताल में रोबोटिक सर्जरी सुविधा का उद्घाटन

दो नवंबर (भाषा) केन्द्रीय स्वास्थ्य एवं परिवार कल्याण मंत्री डा. हर्षवर्धन ने शनिवार को सफदरजंग अस्पताल में रोबोटिक सर्जरी सुविधा का उद्घाटन किया।

Date : 05-November-2019


जर्मनी के शिक्षा और अनुसंधान मंत्री ने डॉ. हर्षवर्धन से मुलाकात की

नई दिल्ली। जर्मनी के शिक्षा और अनुसंधान मंत्री, अंजारलिकज़ेक ने केंद्रीय विज्ञान और प्रौद्योगिकी, पृथ्वी विज्ञान एवं स्वास्थ्य और परिवार कल्याण मंत्री, डॉ. हर्षवर्धन से आज यहां विज्ञान और प्रौद्योगिकी से संबंधित विभिन्न गतिविधियों और शोध की स्थिति पर चर्चा की।

Date : 05-November-2019


Dr. Harsh Vardhan says Government believes that science and technology is the bedrock upon which the country relies for its knowledge power

The Union Minister for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences and Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan has said that India shares a common past and goal with many of its close neighbours and other partner countries that has served to forge an unbreakable association with India.

Date : 05-November-2019


युवा पीढ़ी को विज्ञान से जोड़ना है लक्ष्य : डॉ हर्षवर्धन

कोलकाता : भारत का पहला वैश्विक मेगा विज्ञान प्रदर्शनी ‘विज्ञान समागम’ का सोमवार को कोलकाता के साइंस सिटी में उद्घाटन किया गया. दो महीने तक चलने वाली यह प्रदर्शनी 31 दिसंबर को समाप्त होगी. केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य व परिवार कल्याण एवं विज्ञान व प्रौद्योगिकी मंत्री डॉ हर्षवर्धन ने वीडियो कॉन्फ्रेसिंग के माध्यम से सभा को संबोधित करते हुए कहा कि विज्ञान समागम का उद्देश्य युवा पीढ़ी को विज्ञान के क्षेत्र में विश्वभर में हो रहे कार्यों की जानकारी देना है, जिससे युवा विज्ञान से जुड़ सकें.

Date : 05-November-2019


फाइलेरिया के 2021 तक उन्मूलन के लिये सरकार प्रतिबद्ध : हर्षवर्धन

एक नवंबर (भाषा) स्वास्थ्य एवं परिवार कल्याण मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्द्धन ने मच्छरों से मनुष्यों में फैलने वाले रोग लिम्फैटिक फाइलेरियासिस (फाइलेरिया) का देश से 2021 तक उन्‍मूलन का लक्ष्य हासिल करने की प्रतिबद्धता व्यक्त करते हुये कहा है कि इसके लिये मंत्रालय ने आक्रामक रणनीति तैयार की है।

Date : 05-November-2019


Delhi: Safdarjung hospital is first under Centre to offer robotic surgery

Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan Saturday inaugurated a robotic surgery facility at Safdarjung hospital — a project that was listed in his 100-day agenda after taking over the post in the new Cabinet.

Date : 03-November-2019


After 4 years wait, Safdarjung Hospital gets Rs 24 crore robot for high tech renal treatment

New Delhi : In a first, the Central government-run Safdarjung Hospital has started doing advanced medical procedures with the help of the robot.

Date : 04-November-2019


Dr Harsh Vardhan inaugurates Mission Innovation (MI) Face-to-Face Meeting of Innovation Challenges

New Delhi: The Union Minister of Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, Health and Family Welfare,Dr. Harsh Vardhan inaugurated the Mission Innovation (MI) Face to Face meeting of Innovation Challenges(IC) here today.

Date : 04-November-2019


Dr Harsh Vardhan inaugurates Mission Innovation (MI) Face-to-Face Meeting of Innovation Challenges

The Union Minister of Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, Health and Family Welfare,Dr. Harsh Vardhan inaugurated the Mission Innovation (MI) Face to Face meeting of Innovation Challenges(IC) here today.

Date : 04-November-2019


India taking continuous initiatives to develop clean energy: Harsh Vardhan

Union Minister Harsh Vardhan on Monday said that India has continuously taken initiatives and shown leadership qualities for developing clean energy and counter climate change.

Date : 04-November-2019


Mission Innovation comprises of 24 countries and EU Commission: Dr. Vardhan

The Union Minister of Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, Health, and Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan inaugurated the Mission Innovation (MI) Face to Face meeting of Innovation Challenges(IC) here today. Dr. Renu Swarup, Secretary, Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Dr. Dean Haslip (Chairperson, Analysis and Joint Research Group), and Dr. John Loughhead (Chairperson, Mission Innovation Steering Committee) were also present on the occasion.

Date : 04-November-2019


Delhi: Safdarjung hospital is first under Centre to offer robotic surgery

Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan Saturday inaugurated a robotic surgery facility at Safdarjung hospital — a project that was listed in his 100-day agenda after taking over the post in the new Cabinet.

Date : 03-November-2019


International conference to promote Sanskrit language begins in Delhi on November 9

The RSS-linked Samskrita Bharati will organise a three-day international conference to promote Sanskrit language, Union Minister Harsh Vardhan announced on Saturday.

Date : 03-November-2019


Health Minister dedicates robotic surgery facility at Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi

Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan dedicated the robotic surgery facility in the Safdarjung Hospital in New Delhi. Robotic surgery has the advantage of providing minimally invasive surgery, reducing significantly the morbidity and mortality of critically ill, cancer and kidney failure patients.

Date : 02-November-2019


Safdarjang Hospital starts free robotic surgery facility for poor

New Delhi (NVI): National capital’s Safdarjang Hospital (SJH), one of the biggest tertiary care referral centre of India, has become the first central government hospital to start the latest robotic surgery facility which will be available for all poor patience free of cost.

Date : 02-November-2019


Prez to inaugurate science festival in Bengal

The ‘City of Joy’ Kolkata will be celebrating science festival from November 5. Around 12,000 eminent scientists, innovators and those with scientific tempers besides Government officials from the country and abroad will congregate at the India International Science Fest (IISF)2019 at West Bengal’s capital.

Date : 02-November-2019


German Minister for Education & Research calls on Dr Harsh Vardhan

The German Federal Minister for Education & Research, Anja Karliczek called on the Union Minister for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Health &Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhanhere today.

Date : 01-November-2019


Health Minister releases the 14th NHP 2019

Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare released the 14thNational Health Profile (NHP) 2019 & its e-book (digital version) in New Delhi.

Date : 01-November-2019


German Minister for Education & Research calls on Dr Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi: The German Federal Minister for Education & Research, Ms. AnjaKarliczek called on the Union Minister for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Health &Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhanhere today to discuss various activities under Science and Technology and status of research – cooperation between both countries.

Date : 01-November-2019


Govt launches Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 2.0 Portal for full immunization

“As we mark and celebrate 25 years of the Pulse Polio Programme, it is now time to aim at 100% Full Immunization Coverage and ensure that not even one child or pregnant woman dies of Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPDs)” said Dr.Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, here today.

Date : 31-October-2019


National Health Profile 2019: Health Minister Harsh Vardhan releases the 14th edition of NHP

National Health Profile 2019: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan released the 14th edition of the National Health Profile 2019 on October 30, 2019. The Health Minister also released the digital version of the book.

Date : 31-October-2019


India to eliminate parasitic disease Lymphatic Filariasis by 2021

New Delhi (NVI): Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on October 30, signed the “Call to Action to eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis by 2021”, stating, “While we have taken significant steps to ensure more people are not affected by these NTDs, what we need now is a common vision-driven towards achieving the elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis.”

Date : 30-October-2019


Dr Harsh Vardhan announces scale-up of triple-drug therapy to achieve the elimination of lymphatic filariasis by 2021.

Union Health & Family Welfare Minister, Dr Harsh Vardhan, announced an aggressive strategy to address and eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis by 2021.

Date :30-November-2019


Dr. Harsh Vardhan releases the 14th National Health Profile, 2019

New Delhi: Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare released the 14thNational Health Profile (NHP)2019 & its e-book (digital version) here today.

Date : 30-October-2019


Dr. Harsh Vardhan inaugurates National Symposium on the theme ‘United to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis’

“Planning, commitment, vision, societal involvement and past experiences can help us achieve our goal of eliminating Lymphatic Filariasis from the country by 2021” said Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare as he inaugurated the day long National Symposium on the theme ‘United to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis’, here today.

Date : 30-October-2019


Transforming India into a Digital Healthcare Economy

Urging the stakeholders to work towards implementing the National Digital Health Blueprint (NDHB) in a time bound manner, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Dr. Harsh Vardhan has said that “Government of India is committed to ensuring high quality healthcare, accessible to all upto the last mile.

Date : 30-October-2019


स्वास्थ्य सुविधा को डिजिटल बनाने पर जोर दिया: मंत्री हर्षवर्धन

नई दिल्ली (ईएमएस)। हितधारकों से एक समयबद्ध तरीके से राष्ट्रीय डिजिटल स्वास्थ्य ब्लूप्रिंट (एनडीएचबी) को लागू करने की दिशा में काम करने की मांग करते हुए, केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य एवं परिवार कल्याण मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने कहा कि भारत सरकार सभी दूरस्थ स्थानों तक उच्च गुणवत्तापूर्ण स्वास्थ्य सुविधा सुनिश्चित करने के लिए प्रतिबद्ध है। डिजिटल स्वास्थ्य क्रियाकलापों से इस सुधार में तेजी आ रही है और इसके फलस्वरूप व्यापक स्वास्थ्य सुविधा में समर्थन की अत्यधिक संभावना है।

Date : 30-October-2019


Health Minister urges stakeholders to work for implementation of digital health blueprint

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan has urged stakeholders to work towards implementing the National Digital Health Blueprint in a time-bound manner.

Date : 30-October-2019


Work for implementation of digital health blueprint, Vardhan urges stakeholders

New Delhi: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Tuesday urged stakeholders to work towards implementing the National Digital Health Blueprint in a time-bound manner.

Date : 30-October-2019


Health Minister urges stakeholders to timely implement NDHB

Urging the stakeholders to work towards implementing the National Digital Health Blueprint (NDHB) in a time bound manner, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Dr. Harsh Vardhan said that “Government of India is committed to ensuring high quality healthcare, accessible to all upto the last mile.

Date : 30-October-2019


‘United to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis,’ National Symposium to be organised in New Delhi

The symposium will bring together stakeholders including global and national public health experts, partners, donors, research organisations, pharmaceutical companies to deliberate on elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis by 2021

Date : 29-October-2019


“The National Digital Health Blueprint(NDHB) is just a beginning”: Dr Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi: Urging the stakeholders to work towards implementing the National Digital Health Blueprint(NDHB) in a time bound manner, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Dr. Harsh Vardhan said that “Government of India is committed to ensuring high quality healthcare, accessible to all upto the last mile.

Date : 29-October-2019


केन्‍द्रीय मंत्री हर्षवर्धन ने सुजीत विल्सन की मौत पर जताया दु:ख

केन्द्रीय स्वास्थ्य एवं परिवार कल्याण मंत्री हर्षवर्धन ने तमिलनाडु के तिरुचिरापल्ली जिले के एक गांव में बोरवेल में फंसे दो वर्षीय मासूम सुजीत विल्सन की मौत पर गहरा दुख व्यक्त किया है।

Date : 29-October-2019


Now, India has own genetic database

India can now boast of having its own genetic database which can be used in a number of areas including predictive and preventive medicine with faster and efficient diagnosis of rare genetic diseases such as thalassemia, sickle cell anemia and cancer.

Date : 26-October-2019


In a first, CSIR scientists map genes of over 1,000 Indians across 55 ethnic groups

New Delhi: In a first, scientists at the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) have successfully launched India’s human genome mapping project that will effectively help researchers develop therapies for diseases such as cancer and precision medicine.

Date : 26-October-2019


India hosting first mega-event for biotech community: Dr. Harsh Vardhan

The Global Bio-India 2019, one of the largest biotechnology stakeholders conglomerate will be held for the first time in India in New Delhi from 21st to 23rd November 2019. Announcing this at a Curtain Raiser in Delhi today, the Union Minister for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan said "India for the first time is hosting a mega event for the biotech community to attract investments, showcase our indigenous strengths and more importantly fuel the hopes and aspirations of the indigenous talent pool".

Date : 24-October-2019


Union Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan released Guidelines for Evaluation of Nanopharmaceuticals in India

New Delhi: The Union Minister for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan released “Guidelines for Evaluation of Nanopharmaceuticals in India”, at an event in New Delhi today.

Date : 24-October-2019


Guidelines released for evaluation of nano drugs

The Minister for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences and Health and Family Welfare, on October 24, 2019, released guidelines for evaluation of nano-pharmaceuticals, which are emerging as more potent tools for treating various diseases.

Date : 24-October-2019


Green Crackers: Technology Used to Curb Air Pollution this Diwali

Green crackers, capable of curbing air pollution by up to 30 percent, have been unveiled and are available in the market this Diwali 2019. Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences and Health and Family Welfare, recently announced that Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) labs have been successful in developing several environment-friendly fireworks such as sound-emitting crackers, pencils, chakkar, flowerpots and sparklers.

Date : 24-October-2019


New guidelines released for nano drugs evaluation

The Minister for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences and Health and Family Welfare, today released guidelines for evaluation of nano-pharmaceuticals, which are emerging as more potent tools for treating various diseases.

Date : 24-October-2019


India hosting first mega-event for biotech community: Dr. Harsh Vardhan

The Global Bio-India 2019, one of the largest biotechnology stakeholders conglomerate will be held for the first time in India in New Delhi from 21st to 23rd November 2019.

Date : 24-October-2019


"Historic Decision": 40 Lakh People In Delhi's Unauthorised Colonies To Get Ownership Rights

NEW DELHI: In a major decision, the Centre on Wednesday announced that forty lakh people living in unauthorised colonies in the national capital will be given ownership rights. "Cabinet has taken historic decision to give ownership rights to 40 lakh people living in unauthorised colonies in Delhi," Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said.

Date : 23-October-2019


Health Min: Govt will soon achieve goal of Universal Immunization

The Government will soon achieve its goal of Universal Immunization of children, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Tuesday as he noted that at present, up to 90 per cent ofchildren in India are being given free immunization. India's Universal Immunization Programme (UIP) is the largest in the world.

Date : 23-October-2019


87% of India covered under immunisation programme: govt

Launched in December 2014, Mission Indradhanush has pulled up India’s immunisation coverage significantly to 87 per cent, Joint Secretary (Health) Vandana Gurnani said Tuesday.

Date : 23-October-2019


“October 2019 marks 25 years of Pulse Polio Programme in India: Dr. Harsh Vardhan

“Let us renew our pledge to reach every single child to save them from Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPDs)” said the Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare Dr. Harsh Vardhan,the pioneer of Pulse polio programme in the country, here today.

Date : 22-October-2019


सरकार बच्‍चों के लिए वैश्‍विक प्रतिरक्षण के अपने लक्ष्‍य को जल्‍द ही प्राप्‍त कर लेगी: डॉक्‍टर हर्षवर्धन

केन्‍द्रीय स्‍वास्‍थ्‍य मंत्री डॉक्‍टर हर्षवर्धन ने कहा है कि सरकार बच्‍चों के लिए वैश्‍विक प्रतिरक्षण के अपने लक्ष्‍य को जल्‍द ही प्राप्‍त कर लेगी। उन्‍होंने कहा कि देश के 90 प्रतिशत बच्‍चों का मुफ्त टीकाकरण किया जा रहा है। अब लक्ष्‍य देश के शत प्रतिशत बच्‍चों को टीके लगाने का है। पल्‍स पोलियो प्रतिरक्षण कार्यक्रम की रजत जयंती के बारे में उन्‍होंने बताया कि इस महीने की 31 तारीख को पल्‍स पोलियो प्रतिरक्षण कार्यक्रम की रजत जयंती मनायी जाएगी।

Date : 22-October-2019


Health ministry’s intensified immunisation drive to reach 90% children

Union health ministry will launch the second phase of nationwide immunisation drive in the second week of December to vaccinate children in 271 districts with an immunisation coverage of less than 70%. Only 16 districts currently have routine immunisation coverage of 90% or more.

Date : 22-October-2019


25 years of Pulse polio programme to be celebrated on 31st October 2019

New Delhi: “Let us renew our pledge to reach every single child to save them from Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPDs)” said the Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare Dr. Harsh Vardhan,the pioneer of Pulse polio programme in the country, here today.

Date : 22-October-2019


Govt will soon achieve goal of Universal Immunization: Harsh Vardhan

Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan has said, the Government will soon achieve its goal of Universal Immunization of children. The Minister said that, at present, up to 90 per cent of children in India are being given free immunization, but the country's goal is to bring all children under the purview of the Universal Immunization Programme.

Date : 22-October-2019


Govt. will soon achieve Universal Immunization: Dr Vardhan

NEW DELHI : The Indian government will soon achieve its goal of Universal Immunization of children, with external funding support for vaccines ending for India. Union Minister for Health, Dr Harsh Vardhan, has said that, at present, up to 90 per cent of children in India are being given free immunization, but the country's goal is to bring all children under the purview of the Universal Immunization Programme.

Date : 22-October-2019


India on path to Universal Health Coverage: Dr Harsh Vardhan at G20 Okayama Health Ministers’ Meeting

Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare attended the G20 Okayama Health Ministers' Meeting on October 19-20, 2019, held under the Presidency of Japan in Okayama City, Japan.

Date : 21-October-2019


साइकिल की सवारी को बढ़ावा देने जापान में विशेष प्रबंध : हर्षवर्धन

ओकायामा : जी-20 स्वास्थ्य मंत्रियों की दो दिवसीय बैठक में यहां आये केन्द्रीय स्वास्थ्य एवं परिवार कल्याण मंत्री हर्षवर्धन ने पर्यावरण संरक्षण और स्वास्थ्य के लिहाज से साइकिल के प्रचलन को बढ़ावा देने के लिए जापान सरकार की तारीफ की है और ओकायामा में सोमवार को साइकिल की सवारी भी की।

Date : 21-October-2019


Harsh Vardhan shares India's UHC vision at G20 Okayama Health Ministers' meet

India's health minister highlighted India’s commitment to ensure dignity with care for its elderly Harsh Vardhan said that Anti-Microbial Resistance is seen as a serious emerging threat to global public health

Date : 21-October-2019


Dr Harsh Vardhan shares PM Modi's vision for inclusive health at G20 Okayama Health Ministers' Conference

Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan, who represented India at the conference in Okayama City, also highlighted PM Modi's vision of FIT India Movement and Eat Right campaigns.

Date : 20-October-2019


Dr Harsh Vardhan co-chairs 1st Joint Committee Meeting under 2nd Memorandum of Cooperation signed on healthcare, in Tokyo

Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare co-chaired the 1st Joint Committee Meeting (JCM) yesterday in Tokyo along with Dr. Hiroto Izumi, Special Advisor to Prime Minister under the 2nd Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) signed on Healthcare and Wellness in October 2018 during the visit of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to Japan in context of Ayushman Bharat of India and Asia Health and Well-Being Initiative (AHWIN) of Japan.

Date : 20-October-2019


Dr Harsh Vardhan co-chairs 1st Joint Committee Meeting under 2nd Memorandum of Cooperation signed on healthcare, in Tokyo

New Delhi: Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare co-chaired the 1st Joint Committee Meeting (JCM) yesterday in Tokyo along with Dr. Hiroto Izumi, Special Advisor to Prime Minister under the 2nd Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) signed on Healthcare and Wellness in October 2018 during the visit of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to Japan in context of Ayushman Bharat of India and Asia Health and Well-Being Initiative (AHWIN) of Japan.

Date : 20-October-2019


Pune: Harsh Vardhan honours three National Institute of Virology scientists

THREE SCIENTISTS from the National Institute of Virology in Pune were recognised for their pioneering work. Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan awarded Dr Pragya Yadav, Dr Sarah Cherian and Dr K Alagarasu at a function held in New Delhi recently.

Date : 20-October-2019


Dr Harsh Vardhan shares PM Modi's vision for inclusive health at G20 Okayama Health Ministers' Conference

India has highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of 'Sab Ka Saath - Sab Ka Vikas - Sab Ka Vishwas' for inclusive health along with scheme -- Ayushman Bharat, at the on-going two-day G20 Okayama Health Ministers' Conference in Japan.

Date : 20-October-2019


Harsh Vardhan cochaired 1st JCM in Tokyo

20 October 2019 Current Affairs: Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr. Harsh Vardhan co-chaired the 1st Joint Committee Meeting (JCM) along with Dr. Hiroto Izumi, Special Advisor to Prime Minister in Tokyo on 19 October 2019.

Date : 20-October-2019


Indian Council of Medical Research awards 46 scientists for excellence in Biomedical Research

The awards were distributed by Health & Family Welfare Minister, Dr Harsh-Vardhan today.
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Awards for excellence in the Biomedical Research was given to 46 biomedical scientists by ICMR on Wednesday.

Date : 17-October-2019


Bringing the best out of water recycling and waste management

Water recycling is as important as water conservation. For recycling drainage water and making it useful for daily use, the second phase of the Local Treatment of Urban Sewage streams for Healthy Reuse (LOTUS-HR) program was jointly launched by Minister for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences Dr. Harsh Vardhan and King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

Date : 17-October-2019


Centre launched FSM scheme to strengthen Eat Right India movement

17 October 2019 Current Affairs: The government launched the Food Safety Mitra (FSM) scheme to strengthen and scale up the Eat Right India movement. The scheme was inaugurated by the Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan.

Date : 17-October-2019


Dr. Harsh Vardhan launches Food Safety Mitra (FSM) scheme for strengthening and scaling up 'Eat Right India' movement

By motivating key players in the system who can reach out to people at large, we can reach out to each individual. We have to include every section of the society so that Eat Right India becomes a country wide movement." Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare said at the function to commemorate World Food Day 2019, here today.

Date : 17-October-2019


'India, Netherlands complement each other in terms of technology'

India and the Netherlands complement each other in terms of technology and taken together, they make a great team. This was stated by H.M. King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands while addressing the Inaugural Session of the India – Netherlands Technology Summit being organized by the Department of Science and Technology and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in New Delhi today.

Date : 17-October-2019


Harsh Vardhan launches food safety mitra scheme

Health and Family Welfare Minister Harsh Vardhan on Wednesday launched Food Mitra Scheme which aims at motivating and facilitating food business operators (FBOs) and people for maintaining food hygiene.

Date : 17-October-2019


Harsh Vardhan launches food safety mitra scheme

New Delhi , Oct 16 : Health and Family Welfare Minister Harsh Vardhan on Wednesday launched Food Mitra Scheme which aims at motivating and facilitating food business operators (FBOs) and people for maintaining food hygiene.

Date : 16-October-2019


Dr Vardhan launches schemes to scale up Eat Right Movement

NEW DELHI : To mark the World Food Day, Union Health Minister, Dr Harsh Vardhan, on Wednesday launched several innovative initiatives to strengthen the food safety administration and scale up the ‘Eat Right India’ movement.

Date : 16-October-2019


On World Food Day, health minister launches “Eat Right” products

Dr Harsh Vardhan on the occasion of World Food Day has launched an “Eat Right” Jhola and an “Eat Right” jacket

Date : 16-October-2019


Eat Right, Stay Fit! Dr Harsh Vardhan launches Food Safety Mitra Scheme on World Food Day today

New Delhi, October 16: Citing the occasion of World Food Day today, Health and Family Welfare Dr Harsh Vardhan launched Food Safety Mitra Scheme, Eat Right Jacket and Eat Right Jhola in the national capital today.

Date : 16-October-2019


Eat Right India crucial trigger for social, behavioral change: Dr. Harsh Vardhan

Dr. Harsh Vardhan further stated that people should adopt Gandhiji’s messages of eating less, eating safe and healthy food, and also reduce wastage of food while developing the habit of sharing surplus food.

Date : 16-October-2019


Dr Harsh Vardhan launches Food Safety Mitra (FSM) scheme for strengthening and scaling up ‘Eat Right India’ movement

“By motivating key players in the system who can reach out to people at large, we can reach out to each and every individual. We have to include every section of the society so that Eat Right India becomes a country wide movement.” Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare said at the function to commemorate World Food Day 2019, here today.

Date : 16-October-2019


Dr Harsh Vardhan felicitates health institutions of Assam for cleanliness

Guwahati: In a major morale boost towards “The Journey of Quality” Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Dr Harsh Vardhan felicitated and conferred the National Kayakalp Award and certificate to three Health Facilities of Assam for Cleanliness and Hygiene promotion under Quality Care in a major event held at India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road in New Delhi recently, stated a press release.

Date : 16-October-2019


India, Netherlands need to work together to address climate change: Union Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan

Union Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Tuesday said India and Netherlands need to work together on addressing climate change, depletion of natural resources and terrorism.

Date : 16-October-2019


आर्थिक मंदी के बीच केंद्रीय मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने कहा- कम खाओ, फायदे में रहोगे

केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने लोगों को कम खाने की सलाह दी है। उन्होंने कहा कि सामान्य तौर पर लोग बिना आवश्यकता के ज्यादा खाना खाते हैं। जिससे उनकी शारीरिक समस्याएं बढ़ती हैं और उन्हें मोटापे समेत अनेक बीमारियां होती हैं, इसलिए लोगों को हमेशा कम खाने की सोच रखनी चाहिए। अगर लोग कम खाएंगे तो न सिर्फ वे स्वस्थ रहेंगे, बल्कि वे देश के विकास में ज्यादा योगदान भी दे सकेंगे।

Date : 16-October-2019


देश को हिट करने के लिए समाज को फिट रखने की आवश्यकता होती है: डॉ. हर्षवर्धन

यह बात तो सभी जानते हैं कि स्वस्थ शरीर में ही स्वस्थ ईश्वर का वास होता है. इसके लिए हमे अपने खान-पान पर विषेश ध्यान देने की आवश्कता है. इसी बीच केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने लोगों को कम खाने की सलाह दी है. उन्होंने कहा कि सामान्य तौर पर लोग बिना आवश्यकता के ज्यादा खाना खाते हैं.

Date : 16-October-2019


दिवाली से पहले हजारों लोगों को तोहफा, 'सेवा सर्विस' नाम से 9 नई ट्रेन शुरू

नई दिल्ली [संतोष कुमार सिंह]। उपलब्ध संसाधनों का सदुपयोग करके यात्रियों को बेहतर सुविधाएं देने के उद्देश्य से रेलवे ने मंगलवार को देश के विभिन्न राज्यों में सेवा सर्विस नाम से नौ ट्रेनों की शुरुआत की है। नई दिल्ली रेलवे स्टेशन पर आयोजित कार्यक्रम में रेल मंत्री पीयूष गोयल व अन्य मंत्रियों ने वीडियो कांफ्रेंसिंग के माध्यम से इन ट्रेनों को हरी झंडी दिखाकर रवाना किया। इस दौरान सांसद मीनाक्षी लेखी भी मौजूद रहीं।

Date : 15-October-2019


आज से शुरू हुईं 10 नई 'सेवा सर्विस' ट्रेनें, रेल मंत्री ने हरी झंडी दिखाकर किया रवाना

नई दिल्ली यात्रियों की सहूलियत के लिए रेलवे ने मंगलवार से 10 नई ट्रेनें शुरू की हैं। इन ट्रेनों को 'सेवा सर्विस' ट्रेन नाम दिया गया है। मंगलवार को रेल मंत्री पीयूष गोयल, स्वास्थ्य मंत्री डॉ. हर्ष वर्धन और पेट्रोलियम मंत्री धर्मेंद्र प्रधान नई दिल्ली रेलवे स्टेशन से हरी झंडी दिखाकर इन्हें रवाना किया। ये सभी पैसेंजर ट्रेनें हैं। इनमें कुछ रोजाना और कुछ ट्रेनें सप्ताह में 6 दिन चलेंगी।

Date : 15-October-2019


नई सेवा /रेलवे ने शुरू की 10 नई सेवा सर्विस पैसेंजर ट्रेनें, छात्रों और दैनिक यात्रियों को होगा फायदा

नई दिल्ली। भारतीय रेल ने देश के विभिन्न हिस्सों में रोजगार एवं शिक्षा के लिए नियमित रूप से यात्रा करने वाले दैनिक यात्रियों के लिए 12 जोड़ी नई पैसेंजर गाड़ियों की शुरुआत की है।

Date : 15-October-2019


Netherlands, India announce partnerships on eight tech projects

The partnerships were announced during the inauguration of the 25th edition -CII India Netherlands Technology Summit at New Delhi on Tuesday by His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands and Union Minister for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan.

Date : 15-October-2019


India and Netherlands need to work together to address climate change, terrorismand depletion of natural resources: Dr Harsh Vardhan

Inaugurating the 25th edition of DST-CII India Netherlands Technology Summit at New Delhi today by His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands and Union Minister for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, expressed their pleasure at the successful collaboration in Science & Technology between the two countries.

Date : 15-October-2019


25 members of NMC finalised till today: Health Ministry

Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has finalised 25 members of the National Medical Commission (NMC), which will replace the Medical Council of India (MCI).

Date : 15-October-2019


Victoria Hospital gets Kayakalp Award

Seth Govinddas District Hospital (Victoria) has been acknowledged as second best in the State in the category of District Hospital under Kayakalp Award. For excellent performance in the medical field, the selected hospitals from across the country were awarded with Kayakalp Awards at the hands of Union Health Minister Dr Harshvardhan during a national-level programme organised at New Delhi recently.

Date : 15-October-2019


Sewa Express train service between Bhubaneswar and Nayagarh Town Flagged Off

Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar-Nayagarh Daily Sewa Express Flagged Off. Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Piyush Goyal, Dr Harshvardhan flagging off Sewa ServiceTrains including one on the Bhubaneswar-Nayagarh route of Odisha at New Delhi Railway Station.

Date : 15-October-2019


Ayushman Bharat achieves 50 lakh treatments milestone

50 lakh hospital admissions took place in public, empanelled private hospitals that provide care to beneficiaries under the scheme Half a crore hospital treatments have been provided under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY), the flagship health assurance scheme of the Government of India, in just over a year. There are nine hospital admissions every minute across India, in the first year.

Date : 15-October-2019


Health Ministry Finalises Names Of National Medical Commission (NMC) Members

NEW DELHI: Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare presided over the proceedings of draw of lots for selection of 25 members of the National Medical Commission (NMC), which will replace the Medical Council of India (MCI), here on Monday.

Date : 15-October-2019


Health Ministry has finalised 25 members of National Medical Commission

Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has finalised 25 members of the National Medical Commission (NMC), which will replace the Medical Council of India (MCI).

Date : 14-October-2019


Mon dist hospital bags cleanliness award

Mon district hospital was among the 29 district hospitals across the country to win the ‘cleanliness award (Kayakalp Awards)’ 2018-19. The Kayakalp Awards was given away by Union Health minister, Dr. Harsh Vardhan along with minister of state for Health, Ashwini Kumar Choubey during an event held at the India Habitat Centre on October 12.

Date : 13-October-2019


Kolkata To Host India Intl. Science Fest From Nov.5: Union Minister

Mysuru: “The India International Science Festival (IISF-2019) will be held from Nov.5 to 8 this year at Kolkata,” informed Union Minister for Science and Technology, Earth Science, Health and Family Welfare Dr. Harsh Vardhan.

Date : 13-October-2019


India International Science Festival to be held in Kolkata from Nov 5: Harsh Vardhan

Mysuru, Oct 12 (UNI) The fifth India International Science Festival (IISF) will be held at Kolkata from November 5, Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr Harsh Vardhan said on Saturday.

Date : 12-October-2019


Dr Harsh Vardhan gives Kayakalp Awards to Health Facilities for high standards of sanitation, hygiene

“Kayakalp award has made you an inspiration towards ‘swachhta’ in your community and region. Now you should become role models for other health facilities and inspire and lead your community and districts towards achieving the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene.”

Date : 12-October-2019


PGI-Chandigarh is the 3rd cleanest Centre-run hospital, AIIMS-Delhi on the top

The Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh has got the third rank in Kayakalp Awards, which were presented by the Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Friday.

Date : 12-October-2019


WHO paper praises Modi government! Ayushman Bharat a shining example, says Dr. Harsh Vardhan

The Narendra Modi-led government has received WHO’s praise for its commitment to transform India’s changing health scenario. Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan stated, “This is a dynamic period for India’s health history!” Speaking further, Dr. Harsh Vardhan added, “The Prime Minister is very passionately involved when it comes to health issues.

Date : 12-October-2019


Govt launches Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan

Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr Harsh Vardhan along with several State Health Ministers on Thursday launched Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan, SUMAN, initiative in New Delhi.

Date : 11-October-2019


Union Minister Harsh Vardhan cycling from his residence to Lodhi Garden

NEW DELHI, OCT 11 (UNI):- Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Science and Technology and Earth Sciences Harsh Vardhan along with the participating Health Ministers of CCHFW and other dignitaries cycling from the residence of Union Health Minister to Lodhi Garden, in New Delhi on Friday.

Date : 11-October-2019


Kayakalp award makes people inspiration towards swachhta: Dr. Harsh Vardhan

Dr. Harsh Vardhan commended the awardees and said that cleanliness is no more a one-time activity but is integrated into our day-to-day practices and should become a habit.

Date : 11-October-2019


Dr. Harsh Vardhan gives away Kayakalp awards to Public and Private Health Facilities for high standards of sanitation and hygiene

“Kayakalp award has made you an inspiration towards ‘swachhta’ in your community and region. Now you should become role models for other health facilities and inspire and lead your community and districts towards achieving the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene.”

Date : 11-October-2019


Another Make In India Success: Here’s How Low-Cost, Soapbox-Sized Device GEMINI Will Help Deep Sea Fishermen

Government of India on Wednesday (9 October) launched Gagan Enabled Mariner’s Instrument for Navigation and Information (GEMINI) device. The device will ensure seamless and effective dissemination of emergency information and communication on disaster warnings, Potential Fishing Zones (PFZ) and Ocean States Forecasts (OSF) to fishermen.

Date : 11-October-2019


Harsh Vardhan urges states to increase healthcare spending to achieve NHP 2017 goal of 2.5% GDP by 2025

Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Thursday urged the health ministers from states and union territories to increase healthcare spending to a minimum 8 per cent in their state budget so as to meet the goals of healthcare spending of National Health Policy 2017- 2.5 per cent of GDP by 2025.

Date : 11-October-2019


Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan (Suman): Everything you need to know!

Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan (Suman): The Union Government has launched Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan (SUMAN) to provide quality healthcare at zero cost to pregnant women, new mothers and newborns.

Date : 11-October-2019


Govt launches SUMAN, an initiative for quality health care at no cost

Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr Harsh Vardhan along with several State Health Ministers today launched Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan, SUMAN, initiative in New Delhi. The initiative was launched during the 13th Conference of Central Council of Health and Family Welfare.

Date : 11-October-2019


Health programme to be rolled out in schools

The Union Health Ministry is all set to roll out a health programme in schools to spread awareness on the health and wellness aspects of the Centre’s flagship Ayushman Bharat programme. The first look of the programme was unveiled on the first day of a meeting of the Central Council of Health and Family Welfare on Thursday.

Date : 11-October-2019


States Must Increase Healthcare Spending To Eight Per Cent Of Their Budgets: Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan

The Centre has asked the states to increase healthcare spending to a minimum 8 per cent of their respective state budgets, Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan said on Thursday (10 October).

Date : 11-October-2019


Estimates of blindness reduced by 47% in 12 years: Govt survey

New Delhi: The estimated prevalence of blindness in India has reduced by approximately 47% in last 12 years, while untreated cataract continue to be leading cause of blindness, a government survey has revealed.

Date : 11-October-2019


Blindness prevalence in India down by 47 per cent since 2007: Govt report

New Delhi: The prevalence of blindness in India has come down by around 47 per cent since 2007, according to a government survey released on Thursday, indicating that the country is close to achieving the WHO's goal of reducing it to 0.3 per cent of the total population by 2020.

Date : 10-October-2019


Vardhan urges states to raise healthcare spending by at least 8% of budget

New Delhi: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Thursday urged the states to increase healthcare spending to a minimum 8 per cent of the budget so as to achieve the targeted public health expenditure of 2.5 per cent of the GDP by 2025.

Date : 10-October-2019


Dr. Harsh Vardhan inaugurates 13th Conference of Central Council of Health and Family Welfare (CCHFW)

Urging the participating Health Ministers from States/UTsto increase healthcare spending to a minimum 8% of their State budget so as to meet the goals of healthcare spending of National Health Policy 2017- 2.5% of GDP by 2025, Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare Dr. Harsh Vardhan stated that “From the first CCHFW meeting to today, we together have achieved several health milestones, especially India being certified Polio-free.

Date : 10-October-2019


Will meet UN targets on child mortality by 2030, says govt

New Delhi, October 9 The government today said at the current rate, India would achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goal Targets of maternal and infant mortality much before the stipulated deadline of 2030.

Date : 10-October-2019


Why we banned E-cigarettes: When used by never-smokers, these can be a gateway for cigarette smoking and drug use

I have seen, as an ENT surgeon, many cancers attributable to tobacco use. As per estimates, two fifth of cancers in India are related to tobacco use. Nearly half of these cancer patients meet a painful death within 12 months of diagnosis.

Date : 10-October-2019


App that can reach fishermen 6,000km from shore launched

CHENNAI: A simple mobile app linked to a low-cost, soapbox-sized device will warn Indian fishermen about storms even when they are deep at sea in the Indian Ocean this monsoon.

Date : 10-October-2019


Harsh Vardhan launches roadmap for WHO partnership to transform healthcare sector

NEW DELHI: Union health minister Harsh Vardhan on Wednesday launched a strategic roadmap for the WHO to work with the Indian government in improving the health of the country's population and bringing in transformative changes in the healthcare sector.

Date : 9-October-2019


Low cost device for ocean states forecast and mapping potential fishing zones launched

New Delhi: For seamless and effective dissemination of emergency information and communication on disaster warnings, Potential Fishing Zones (PFZ) and Ocean States Forecasts (OSF) to fishermen, the Government today launched the Gagan Enabled Mariner’s Instrument for Navigation and Information (GEMINI) device.

Date : 9-October-2019


Low cost device for ocean states forecast and mapping potential fishing zones launched

For seamless and effective dissemination of emergency information and communication on disaster warnings, Potential Fishing Zones (PFZ) and Ocean States Forecasts (OSF) to fishermen, the Government today launched the Gagan Enabled Mariner’s Instrument for Navigation and Information (GEMINI) device.

Date : 09-October-2019


Satellite-based advisory service launched for deep sea fishermen

The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) and Airport Authority of India on Wednesday launched a new system that expands the scope for disseminating alerts and other messages to fishermen who go for multi-day fishing and other such activities deep inside the seas.

Date : 09-October-2019


Four areas identified for WHO strategic cooperation with country encompass

"The country is passing through a phase of not only transition but also immense productive transformation in the health sector". This was stated by Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare Dr. Harsh Vardhan as he launched 'The WHO India Country Cooperation Strategy 2019–2023: A Time of Transition', here today.

Date : 09-October-2019


Ocean State Forecasts helping fishermen in maximizing earnings: Dr. Vardhan

For seamless and effective dissemination of emergency information and communication on disaster warnings, Potential Fishing Zones (PFZ) and Ocean States Forecasts (OSF) to fishermen, the Government today launched the Gagan Enabled Mariner's Instrument for Navigation and Information (GEMINI) device.

Date : 09-October-2019


A trans fats-free India by 2022?

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) intends for India to be a trans fats-free nation by 2022 with efforts underway to phase them out from food in the next coming years.

Date : 09-October-2019


Oral health awareness: AIIMS and Health Ministry partner up

In an effort to raise oral health awareness in India, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare have collaborated to launch a digital program called ‘e-DantSeva’.

Date : 08-October-2019


E-DantSeva: First-ever National Digital Health Platform Launched

On Monday, October 8, the Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan launched the website and mobile application of ‘e-DantSeva’ in New Delhi. It is the first-ever national digital platform, providing information about oral health. Dr Vardhan credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for according importance to the digital medium.

Date : 08-October-2019


Dr Harsh Vardhan launches 'eDantseva' digital platform for oral health information

Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Monday launched a website and mobile application of 'eDantseva', the first-ever national digital platform on oral health information and knowledge dissemination.

Date : 07-October-2019


AIIMS, Health ministry launch 'eDantSeva' website and app

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences in collaboration with the Union Health Ministry on Monday launched the first-ever website and mobile application on oral health awareness.

Date : 07-October-2019


Dr Harsh Vardhan launches eDantseva website and mobile application, a big step in digital health

Union Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Monday launched the eDantseva website and mobile application, the first ever national digital platform on oral health information and knowledge dissemination.

Date : 07-October-2019


e-DantSeva to provide oral health information in website, mobile app: Dr. Vardhan

Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare launched the eDantseva website and mobile application, the first-ever national digital platform on oral health information and knowledge dissemination, here today.

Date : 07-October-2019


NEET Mandatory For MBBS At AIIMS Now: What Difference It Makes In Exam Pattern

NEW DELHI: From 2020 onward, students who wish to pursue MBBS from one of the AIIMS will have to appear in National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) only. Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan, on October 4, made the historical announcement that NEET will be the only entrance examination for admission to MBBS courses doing away with the separate entrance examinations which were conducted by AIIMS and JIPMER respectively.

Date : 07-October-2019


दिवाली के लिए बाजार में उपलब्ध होंगे Green Crackers, सामान्य पटाखों से भी होगी कम कीमत

नई दिल्ली, एजेंसी। केंद्रीय विज्ञान एवं प्रौद्योगिकी मंत्री हर्षवर्धन (Dr. Harshvardhan) ने शनिवार को घोषणा की कि दिवाली के लिए ग्रीन पटाखे (पर्यावरण अनुकूल) अब बाजार में उपलब्ध होंगे। इनसे 30 प्रतिशत तक कम प्रदूषषण होता है और ये सस्ते भी हैं।

Date : 06-October-2019


दीवाली से पहले आई बड़ी खुशखबरी, जल्द बाजार में आएंगे कम प्रदूषण वाले 'ग्रीन क्रैकर्स'

नई दिल्ली: दिवाली नजदीक आ रही है और दिवाली पर पटाखे फोड़ने के शौकीन लोगों के लिए लोगों के लिए अच्छी खबर आई है. अब से बाज़ार में ग्रीन क्रैकर्स मिलेंगे यानी ऐसे पटाखे जो ना सिर्फ कम आवाज़ करेंगे बल्कि प्रदूषण भी कम करेंगे. ये पटाखे पहले मिल रहे पटाखे की तरह ही होंगे लेकिन इनके फटने से पर्यावरण को कोई नुकसान नहीं होगा. वहीं इनकी कीमत भी पहले मिल रहे पटाखे जैसे ही होगी. केंद्रीय पर्यावरण मंत्री डॉ हर्षवर्धन ने सीएसआईआर - NEERI द्वार बनाए गए इन पटाखों को दिखाया.

Date : 06-October-2019


इको फ्रेंडली पटाखों और फुलझड़ियों से रोशन होगी दीपावली, प्रदूषण से मिलेगी निजात

राष्ट्रीय पर्यावरण तकनीकी संस्थान (नीरी), वैज्ञानिक और औद्योगिक अनुसंधान परिषद (सीएसआईआर) ने चार प्रयोगशालाओं के साथ मिलकर परंपरागत पटाखों अनार, फुलझड़ी, हंटर, सुतली बम और चकरी राकेट का इको फ्रेंडली वर्जन और नए पटाखों की शृंखला जारी की है।

Date : 06-October-2019


CSIR develops green crackers keeping in view pollution and health hazards

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has come up with new and improved formulations in the manufacture of sound-emitting crackers and other fireworks keeping in view the pollution hazard and health risks.

Date : 06-October-2019


Green crackers launched ahead of Diwali to reduce pollution

New Delhi: Green crackers with 30 per cent less emissions will now be available in the market, Union Minister Harsh Vardhan announced on Saturday ahead of Diwali, noting that the step will take care of people's sentiments and address concerns on pollution.

Date : 06-October-2019


Green crackers will be available in the market on Deepawali, the price will also be less: Union Minister Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi: The festival Deepawali is coming in a few days. This festival is the biggest festival of Hindus lasting five days. With the worship of Mother Lakshmi, the house lit with sweets and lamps, we all enjoy fireworks to the fullest, but do not pay attention to the pollution that occurs after that.

Date : 06-October-2019


Ban on e-cigarettes: Harsh Vardhan says ordinance route taken to nip problem in bud

Bringing an ordinance to ban e-cigarettes was an urgency as vaping was turning into an epidemic amongst the youth and allowing such products would have seriously undermined the government’s tobacco control efforts, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said.

Date : 06-October-2019


Ban on e-cigarettes: Vardhan says ordinance route taken to nip problem in bud

Bringing an ordinance to ban e-cigarettes was an urgency as vaping was turning into an epidemic amongst the youth and allowing such products would have seriously undermined the government's tobacco control efforts, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said. Voicing confidence that the ban on e-cigarettes will be highly effective as the consumer base is small at present, he said taking the ordinance route was an approach to nip the problem in the bud.

Date : 06-October-2019


Ban on e-cigarettes: Vardhan says ordinance route taken to nip problem in bud

New Delhi, Oct 6 (PTI) Bringing an ordinance to ban e-cigarettes was an urgency as vaping was turning into an epidemic amongst the youth and allowing such products would have seriously undermined the government''s tobacco control efforts, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said.

Date : 06-October-2019


Green crackers for clean Diwali

NEW DELHI: Diwali revellers can look forward to bursting firecrackers this year. Union science and technology minister Harsh Vardhan on Saturday announced that ‘green crackers’, on which the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) had been working for two years after the Supreme Court imposed ban on conventional fire-crackers, will be available in the market this year.

Date : 06-October-2019


Government launches eco-friendly 'green' crackers ahead of Diwali

New Delhi: In its efforts to curb air pollution, the government on Saturday launched eco-friendly 'green' firecrackers. The announcement was made by the Health and Family Welfare Minister Harsh Vardhan during a press conference in New Delhi.

Date : 06-October-2019


Health Minister Harsh Vardhan launches ‘Trans-Fat Free’ logo

New Delhi: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Friday launched the “Trans-Fat Free” logo during the 8th International Chefs Conference here. The campaign to end trans-fat is seen as one of the important steps to accelerate the ‘Eat Right India’ campaign led by the FSSAI under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Date : 05-October-2019


'Sarbat da Bhala' Express flagged off

New Delhi, October 4 A new ‘Sarbat da Bhala’ Express connecting New Delhi to Ludhiana up to Lohian Khas via Jalandhar was flagged off today as part of 550th birth anniversary celebrations of Guru Nanak.

Date : 05-October-2019


1000 Indian chefs pledge to use trans-fat free oils,fats in their recipes

New Delhi -Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare launched the Trans Fat Free logo of Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), at the 8th International Chefs Conference .

Date : 05-October-2019


CSIR comes up with improved formulations for green crackers

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has come up with new and improved formulations in the manufacture of sound-emitting crackers and other fireworks keeping in view the pollution hazard and health risks.

Date : 05-October-2019


FSSAI ‘Trans-Fat Free’ logo launched; boosts Eat Right India Movement

Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)’s new “Trans Fat-Free” logo was launched recently on October 4, 2019 by the Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan.

Date : 05-October-2019


From Next Academic Year, NEET to be Only Medical Entrance Exam in Country

New Delhi: Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Friday announced that the starting academic year 2020, the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) will be the only entrance test for medical admission in the country.

Date : 05-October-2019


Delhi-Ludhiana 'Sarbat Da Bhalla Express' train flagged off, a tribute to Guru Nanak

New Delhi , Oct 4 : Railways Minister Piyush Goyal and Union Ministers Harsh Vardhan and Harsimrat Kaur Badal on Friday flagged off 'Sarbat Da Bhalla Express' at New Delhi railway station.

Date : 05-October-2019


Health Minister Harsh Vardhan Launches 'Trans-Fat Free' Logo

The Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Friday launched the "Trans-Fat Free" logo during the 8th International Chefs Conference in New Delhi. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has started a campaign called the 'Eat Right India' campaign.

Date : 05-October-2019


Piyush Goyal, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Harsimrat Kaur Badal flags off Sarbat-Da-Bhala Express

On the occasion of the 550th Birth Anniversary of “Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji” Indian Railways is paying obeisance to the Holy Guru by contributing to the yearlong celebrations in its own way.

Date : 04-October-2019


Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan Explains Links Between Swachh And Swasth At The Swasthagraha

New Delhi: Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan, while speaking at NDTV and Dettol’s 12-hour Swasthagraha today, explained how swachhta (cleanliness) and swastha (health) go hand in hand.

Date : 04-October-2019


AIIMS, JIPMER admissions through NEET from 2020: Harsh Vardhan

Beginning 2020, all 15 All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) across states and Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) in Puducherry, will admit students in MBBS/BDS courses through National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test-Under Graduate (NEET-UG), which will add close to 1,600 seats for students taking the entrance exam.

Date : 04-October-2019


Piyush Goyal, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Smt. Harsimrat Kaur Badal flags off the Sarbat-Da-Bhala Express upto Lohian Khas (via Jalandhar)

New Delhi: On the occasion of the 550th Birth Anniversary of “Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji” Indian Railways is paying obeisance to the Holy Guru by contributing to the yearlong celebrations in its own way.

Date : 04-October-2019


Health Minister applauds bakeries adopting healthier cooking to eliminate trans fats

Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare launched the "Trans Fat-Free" logo of the Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), at the 8th International Chefs' Conference (ICC VII), here today.

Date : 04-October-2019


MBBS admission to AIIMS, JIPMER via NEET only: Dr Harsh Vardhan

NEW DELHI: The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) will be the one and only gateway to MBBS admission across the country including AIIMS and JIPMER from the next academic year. The confirmation to this effect comes via a recent announcement made by the Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan.

Date : 04-October-2019


IMA demand of removing govt hospitals from Ayushman Bharat lacks vision: Dr Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan rejected the IMA's demand of taking government hospitals out of the ambit of health insurance scheme Ayushman Bharat, saying the statement by the doctors body lacks "any basis or vision".

Date : 03-October-2019


Vande Bharat b/w N Del-Katra set to boost tourism in J&K: Home Minister Shah

New Delhi, Oct 3(UNI) Inaugurating the Vande Bharat Express train between New Delhi and Katra, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said the journey of development has begun with Vande Bharat Express set to boost tourism in Jammu and Kashmir.

Date : 03-October-2019


MoHFW felicitates Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’s producer Asit Kumarr Modi

On the first anniversary of Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna (AB-PMJAY), Shri Asit Kumarr Modi, Founder & Managing Director of Neela Tele Films Private Limited and creator of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah was felicitated by Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Minister of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) today in New Delhi.

Date : 01-October-2019


Dr Harsh Vardhan launches UMMID initiative to tackle inherited genetic diseases of new born babies

The Union Minister for Science Technology, Earth Sciences and Health Family Welfare, Dr Harsh Vardhan has recnelty launched UMMID(Unique Methods of Management and treatment of Inherited Disorders) initiative and inaugurated NIDAN (National Inherited Diseases Administration) Kendras, which is being supported by Department of Biotechnology (DBT),M/o Science and Technology.

Date : 01-October-2019


Names of 111 hospitals put up on Ayushman Bharat website to 'name and shame' them: Harsh Vardhan

The names of over 100 hospitals found involved in malpractices have been put up on the official website of the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme as part of the government’s “name and shame” initiative to create deterrence among healthcare establishments, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Monday.

Date : 30-September-2019


Now, ‘Name and Fame’ approach for good hospitals under Ayushman Bharat, suggests Health minister Harsh Vardhan

Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Dr Harsh Vardhan on Monday said that Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY is being governed on a "zero-tolerance" approach towards any kind of fraud, and the anti-fraud framework rests on three key pillars of prevention, detection and deterrence.

Date : 30-September-2019


Dr Harsh Vardhan inaugurates ‘Arogya Manthan’, on completion of one year of Ayushman Bharat- PMJAY

Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, today inaugurated the ‘Arogya Manthan’, a 2-day national workshop organised by National Health Authority (NHA) to mark the first year anniversary of Ayushman Bharat PMJAY, which was launched on 23rd September last year at Ranchi by the Hon. Prime Minister.

Date : 30-September-2019


दिल्ली में जुटेंगे दुनियाभर के हृदयरोग विशेषज्ञ

नई दिल्ली। हृदय रोग के बढ़ते मरीजों और उन्हें मिलने वाली चिकित्सीय सुविधाओं को लेकर आगामी एक अक्तूबर को दिल्ली में अंतरराष्ट्रीय सम्मेलन का आयोजन किया जा रहा है। एयरोसिटी में होने वाले दो दिवसीय सम्मेलन का शुभारंभ केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन करेंगे। इसमें कई देशों के हृदयरोग विशेषज्ञ सहित एम्स के निदेशक डॉ. रणदीप गुलेरिया भी शिरकत करेंगे।

Date : 30-September-2019


Harsh Vardhan inspects ongoing beautification work of 'Naini Lake' in Delhi

New Delhi, Sep 29 (ANI): Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr Harsh Vardhan inspected ongoing beautification work of 'Naini Lake' in the national capital on September 29. Naini Lake is a waterbody which is situated in the middle of the bustling Model town in north Delhi.

Date : 29-September-2019


Health Ministry announced revisions in health benefit packages of Ayushman Bharat

Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY), India's flagship healthcare scheme provides a cover of Rs. 5 Lakh per family per year to around 50 crore poor and vulnerable individuals.

Date : 27-September-2019


Govt revises health benefit packages under Ayushmaan’

To encourage more new private hospitals to get empanelled with the Ayushmaan Bharat scheme (PM-JAY), the Union Health Ministry on Thursday revised the health benefit packages (HBP) provided under the programme.

Date : 27-September-2019


Sikkim bags Best Performing State Award in implementation of TB Control prog

Adding another feather to its cap, the State of Sikkim bagged the prestigious Best Performing State Award in implementation the Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme.

Date : 26-September-2019


Health Minister launches new campaign for TB elimination

Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare has launched the new TB Harega Desh Jeetega Campaign, along with the National TB Prevalence Survey. Multi-stakeholder and community participation shall form the pivot of the countrywide campaign.

Date : 26-September-2019


Oral regimen launched for drug-resistant tuberculosis

New Delhi: Home to the highest number of drug-resistant tuberculosis patients in the world, India today launched oral therapy to meet the challenge, pledging to phase out the current regime of injectables by year-end.

Date : 26-September-2019


एम्स के 64वें स्थापना दिवस पर ‘सार्वभौमिक स्वास्थ्य सेवा’ विषय पर प्रदर्शनी का उद्धाटन

नई दिल्ली : डॉ. हर्ष वर्धन जी ने एम्स नई दिल्ली के 64वें स्थापना दिवस के अवसर पर ‘सार्वभौमिक स्वास्थ्य सेवा’ विषय पर एक प्रदर्शनी का उद्धाटन किया। इस अवसर पर स्वास्थ्य राज्यमंत्री श्री अश्विनी चौबे जी भी उपस्थित थे। इस दौरान डॉ. हर्ष वर्धन जी ने एम्स की उपलब्धियों पर लगाई गई प्रदर्शनी का भी अवलोकन किया।

Date : 26-September-2019


President of India presents awards for outstanding contributions in Science and Technologyon the occasion of CSIR Foundation Day

New Delhi: The President of India, Shri Ram NathKovind, presented awards for outstanding contributions in science and technology at a function held at VigyanBhawan in New Delhi today on the occasion of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Foundation Day.

Date : 26-September-2019


Dr Harsh Vardhan launches ‘TB Harega Desh Jeetega’ Campaign

New Delhi: Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare today launched the new TB Harega Desh Jeetega Campaign, along with the National TB Prevalence Survey. Multi-stakeholder and community participation shall form the pivot of the countrywide campaign.

Date : 26-September-2019


'TB Harega Desh Jeetega': A campaign to eliminate tuberculosis from India

'TB Harega Desh Jeetega': Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan has recently launched a new ‘TB Harega Desh Jeetega Campaign’. A National TB prevalence Survey was also launched by the minister.

Date : 26-September-2019


Single-use Plastic के खिलाफ जागरूकता अभियान

नई दिल्ली : डॉ. हर्ष वर्धन जी ने फूड सेफ्टी एंड स्टैंडर्ड अथॉरिटी (FSSAI) के Eat Right India for Sustainable Living अभियान के तहत दिल्ली की एक स्वयंसेवी संस्था ‘प्रयास’ में बच्चों के बीच पहुंच कर उन्हें Single use plastics के खिलाफ जागरूक किया। कार्यक्रम में डॉ. हर्ष वर्धन जी ने F&B सेक्टर को प्लास्टिक मुक्त करने पर जोर दिया।

Date : 25-September-2019


Birth Anniversary of Deen Dayal Upadhyaya: भाजपा नेताओं ने पंडित दीनदयाल उपाध्याय को दी श्रद्धांजलि

नई दिल्ली, एएनआइ। पंडित दीनदयाल उपाध्याय (Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya) की जयंती 25 सितंबर से दिल्ली प्रदेश भाजपा ने भी स्वतंत्रता सेनानियों, शहीदों व अन्य महापुरुषों की प्रतिमाओं की सफाई का अभियान शुरू कर दिया है। बुधवार सुबह केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन (Union health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan) और भारतीय जनता पार्टी के कार्यकारी अध्यक्ष (BJP Working President JP Nadda) ने दीनदयाल उपाध्याय मार्ग स्थित पंडित दीनदयाल उपाध्याय की प्रतिमा की सफाई कर माल्यार्पण किया।

Date : 25-September-2019


No scientific rationale behind reintroducing Odd-even scheme: Harsh Vardhan

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said there was no scientific rationale behind the Delhi government's move to reintroduce the odd-even traffic rationing scheme.

Date : 25-September-2019


टीबी नियंत्रण कार्यक्रम में सर्वश्रेष्ठ प्रदर्शन के लिए हिमाचल पुरस्कृत

भारत सरकार की ओर से बुधवार को नई दिल्ली में आयोजित राष्ट्रीय स्तर कार्यक्रम में हिमाचल को देश में टीबी नियंत्रण कार्यक्रम में सर्वश्रेष्ठ प्रदर्शन के लिए पुरस्कृत किया गया। यह पुरस्कार राज्य क्षय रोग अधिकारी डॉ. आरके बारिया ने स्वास्थ्य एवं परिवार कल्याण मंत्री भारत सरकार डॉ. हर्षवर्धन से प्राप्त किया।

Date : 25-September-2019


Dr. Harsh Vardhan highlights key features of new TB control campaign

Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare today launched the new TB Harega Desh Jeetega Campaign, along with the National TB Prevalence Survey. Multi-stakeholder and community participation shall form the pivot of the countrywide campaign.

Date : 25-September-2019


एम्स का 64वां स्थापना दिवस आज, स्वास्थ्य मंत्री करेंगे एप लॉन्च

अखिल भारतीय आयुर्विज्ञान संस्थान (एम्स) के डॉक्टर व कर्मचारी आपात स्थिति में एक दूसरे से तत्काल संपर्क स्थापित कर सकेंगे। संस्थान की ओर से एक ऐसा मोबाइल एप तैयार किया गया है जिसमें सभी डॉक्टर व कर्मचारियों के व्यक्तिगत फोन नंबर तक मौजूद होंगे।

Date : 25-September-2019


दिल्ली में भाजपा का जन जागरण अभियान आज से, नड्डा करेंगे शुरुआत

दिल्ली में भाजपा का जन जागरण अभियान बुधवार से शुरू होगा। नई दिल्ली स्थित ताल कटोरा स्टेडियम में पार्टी के राष्ट्रीय कार्यकारी अध्यक्ष जेपी नड्डा इसकी शुरुआत करेंगे। यह अभियान पूरे देश में अगले 15 दिन तक चलेगा।

Date : 25-September-2019


Food companies pledge to reduce plastic footprint

As many as 22 food firms including multinationals today pledged to reduce the plastic footprint after the Health Ministry made a pitch to rid the sector of single use plastic.

Date : 24-September-2019


No Scientific Rationale Behind Reintroduction of Odd-Even Scheme in Delhi: Vardhan

New Delhi: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Tuesday said there was no scientific rationale behind the Delhi government's decision to reintroduce the odd-even traffic rationing scheme from November 4-15.

Date : 24-September-2019


Stage set for the fifth edition of Indian International Science Festival

The Union Minister for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences and Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, today announced that the annual India International Science Festival (IISF) would be held this year at Kolkata from November 5 to 8. This is the fifth edition of the festival since its inception in 2015.

Date : 24-September-2019


International Science Festival : 5 से 8 नवंबर तक कोलकाता में होगा पांचवां अंतरराष्ट्रीय विज्ञान उत्सव

नई दिल्ली। पांचवां अंतरराष्ट्रीय विज्ञान उत्सव (इंडिया इंटरनेशनल साइंस फेस्टीवल) पांच से आठ नवंबर के बीच कोलकाता में आयोजित किया जाएगा। इसके पहले दो उत्सव दिल्ली में आयोजित हो चुके हैं, जबकि तीसरा उत्सव चेन्नई और चौथा उत्सव 2018 में लखनऊ में आयोजित हुआ था।

Date : 24-September-2019


केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री ने दिल्ली की ऑड-ईवन योजना पर उठाए सवाल

नई दिल्ली स्वास्थ्य मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने दिल्ली में वायु प्रदूषण कम करने के केजरीवाल सरकार के दावे के बावजूद हवा की गुणवत्ता खतरनाक स्तर पर पहुंचने के बाद अपनाए जाने वाले ऑड-ईवन फॉर्मूले को फिर लागू करने के दिल्ली सरकार के फैसले के औचित्य को सवालों के घेरे में खड़ा किया है।

Date : 24-September-2019


Dr Harsh Vardhan appeals for Food Sector Free of Plastic Waste

“We have to take this movement to every village and to every child and ensure that India becomes free of single use plastic.” This was stated by Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare at an event organized by FSSAI as a part of ‘Swachhata Hi Seva 2019’ at Prayas Children’s Home in Jahangirpuri, New Delhi, today.

Date : 24-September-2019


कानपुर: मेडिकल इंस्टिट्यूट बनेगा जीएसवीएम मेडिकल कॉलेज!

कानपुर: कानपुर और आसपास के मरीजों के लिए इलाज के सबसे बड़े केंद्र जीएसवीएम मेडिकल कॉलेज को मेडिकल संस्थान बनाए जाने की संभावना है। कई अन्य प्रस्तावों के साथ बुधवार को दिल्ली में एक उच्च स्तरीय बैठक है। इसमें केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री हर्षवर्धन के अलावा उत्तर प्रदेश सरकार के अधिकारी भी मौजूद होंगे।

Date : 24-September-2019


हर साल पांच लाख बच्चे पैदा होते हैं वंशानुगत बीमारियों के साथ :हषवर्धन

नयी दिल्ली 23 सितम्बर (वार्ता) केन्द्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री हर्षवर्धन ने सोमवार को कहा कि देश में प्रत्येक वर्ष करीब पांच लाख बच्चे ऐसे पैदा होते हैं जो किसी न किसी वंशानुगत तथा जन्मजात बीमारियों से ग्रस्ति होते हैं और बच्चों की इस पीड़ा को करीब से समझने वाले चिकित्सकों को अपने अंदर के वैज्ञानिकों को जगाना होगा तभी इस विषय पर गहन एवं सटीक शोध हो सकेगा और एक दिन पोलियो की तरह वंशानुगत बीमारियों पर भी देश विजय पा सकेगा।

Date : 24-September-2019


हर साल पांच लाख बच्चे पैदा होते हैं वंशानुगत बीमारियों के साथ- हषवर्धन

नई दिल्ली। केन्द्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री हर्षवर्धन ने सोमवार को कहा कि देश में प्रत्येक वर्ष करीब पांच लाख बच्चे ऐसे पैदा होते हैं जो किसी न किसी वंशानुगत तथा जन्मजात बीमारियों से ग्रस्ति होते हैं और बच्चों की इस पीड़ा को करीब से समझने वाले चिकित्सकों को अपने अंदर के वैज्ञानिकों को जगाना होगा तभी इस विषय पर गहन एवं सटीक शोध हो सकेगा और एक दिन पोलियो की तरह वंशानुगत बीमारियों पर भी देश विजय पा सकेगा।

Date : 24-September-2019


अब waste प्लास्टिक से तैयार डीजल से चलेंगी आपकी कारें, दिल्ली IIT को मिली सफलता

नई दिल्ली/ टीम डिजिटल। अब बेकार प्लास्टिक पर्यावरण के लिए खतरा नहीं बनेगा। हाल में आईआईटी दिल्ली की रिसर्च टीम को बेकार प्लास्टिक से डीजल तैयार करने में पहली सफलता प्रदान हुई। आपको बता दे यह दुनिया का चौथा प्लांट है, जहां प्लास्टिक से डीजल के साथ कई तरह के पेट्रो प्रोडक्‍ट तैयार किये जाएंगे। वैज्ञानिको का कहना है इस प्लांट की मदद से आसानी से डीजल बनाया जाएगा जो वाहनों के साथ औद्योगिक क्षेत्रों में भी इस्तेमाल किया जाएगा।

Date : 24-September-2019


नवजात शिशुओं में आनुवांशिक रोगों से निपटने हेतु 'UMMID' पहल का शुभारंभ किया गया

स्वास्थ्य एवं परिवार कल्याण मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने UMMID - उम्मीद (वंशानुगत विकारों के उपचार एवं प्रबंधन की विलक्षण पद्धतियां) पहल का शुभारंभ किया तथा निदान (राष्ट्रीय वंशानुगत रोग प्रबंधन) केंद्रों का उद्घाटन किया. इन केन्द्रों की स्थापना के लिए विज्ञान एवं प्रौद्योगिकी मंत्रालय के जैव प्रौद्योगिकी विभाग (डीबीटी) द्वारा सहायता प्रदान की जा रही है.

Date : 24-September-2019


Government launches ‘UMMID’ initiative to tackle inherited diseases

The Union Minister for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan has launched UMMID (Unique Methods of Management and treatment of Inherited Disorders) initiative and inaugurated NIDAN (National Inherited Diseases Administration) Kendras, which is being supported by Department of Biotechnology (DBT) & Science and Technology.

Date : 24-September-2019


Ayushman hospitals need to improve quality of service: Harsh Vardhan

NEW DELHI: Ayushman Bharat scheme will help in achieving universal healthcare in India in a phased manner, says health minister Harsh Vardhan. As the health insurance scheme completed a year on Monday, Harsh Vardhan told ET that the government had begun work on banning e-cigarettes in 2014.

Date : 24-September-2019


Ayushman Bharat Scheme Commended By UN, World Bank: Harsh Vardhan

NEW DELHI: The work done under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's flagship healthcare scheme Ayushman Bharat in the past one year has received commendation from the United Nations (UN), World Health Organisation (WHO) and the World bank alike, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Monday.

Date : 23-September-2019


Harsh Vardhan inaugurates UMMID initiative, NINDA Kendras to tackle genetic diseases in newborns

In a bid to tackle inherited genetic diseases among newborn babies, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Dr Harsh Vardhan on Monday inaugurated the UMMID' initiative and a NIDAN Kendra at the Lady Hardinge Hospital in New Delhi. Vardhan, speaking at the event, brought attention to the issue of ensuring proper treatment to children and creation of awareness amongst the masses.

Date : 23-September-2019


Ayushman Bharat scheme completes one year of its launch

Ayushman Bharat - the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana has completed one year of its launch today and the day is being celebrated as Ayushman Bharat Diwas across the country.

Date : 23-September-2019


UMMID to tackle inherited genetic diseases of new born babies

The Union Minister for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan today launched UMMID (Unique Methods of Management and treatment of Inherited Disorders) initiative and inaugurated NIDAN (National Inherited Diseases Administration) Kendras, which is being supported by Department of Biotechnology (DBT) Science and Technology.

Date : 23-September-2019


Minister lauds Health Dept’s approach

In a communication to the Administrator, UT, Union Health Minister, Dr Harsh Vardhan, has appreciated goal-oriented approach of the local Health Department.

Date : 21-September-2019


Ban on e-Cigarettes indicts tobacco industry for promoting cancer

IN a history-making decision, the government of India has prohibited electronic cigarettes by the promulgation of the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes (Production, Manufacture, Import, Export, Transport, Sale, Distribution, Storage and Advertisement) Ordinance, 2019 on September 18.

Date : 20-September-2019


India on big platform! Dr Harsh Vardhan reaches Brazil for 7th BRICS STM meeting

Campinas, September 20: Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan today landed in Brazil for the much awaited 7th BRICS Science, Technology and Ministerial Meeting to be held in Campinas.

Date : 20-September-2019


ई सिगरेट पर प्रतिबंध का डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने किया स्वागत, कहा- स्वस्थ जीवन को मिलेगा बढ़ावा

नई दिल्ली। केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने ई-सिगरेट पर प्रतिबंध के फैसले का स्वागत करते हुए हुए कहा कि इससे स्वस्थ जीवन को बढ़ावा मिलेगा। केंद्र सरकार ने बुधवार को ई-सिगरेट पर प्रतिबंध लगाने के अध्यादेश को मंजूरी दी है। हर्षवर्धन ने कहा कि प्रतिबंध से देश में 'फिट इंडिया' और 'स्वस्थ भारत मुहिम' के अपने उद्देश्यों को प्राप्त करने में मदद मिलेगी तथा इससे देश आगे बढ़ेगा।

Date : 19-September-2019


ई सिगरेट पर प्रतिबंध का डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने किया स्वागत, कहा- स्वस्थ जीवन को मिलेगा बढ़ावा

नई दिल्ली। केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने ई-सिगरेट पर प्रतिबंध के फैसले का स्वागत करते हुए हुए कहा कि इससे स्वस्थ जीवन को बढ़ावा मिलेगा। केंद्र सरकार ने बुधवार को ई-सिगरेट पर प्रतिबंध लगाने के अध्यादेश को मंजूरी दी है।

Date : 19-September-2019


आईवीएफ के जरिए मां बनने की अधिकतम उम्र होगी 50 वर्ष, सरकार करेगी नियम कड़े

नई दिल्ली: मोदी सरकार संसद के आगामी सत्र में असिस्टेड रिप्रोडक्टिव टेक्नोलॉजी रेगुलेशन (एआरटीआर) बिल 2019 पेश करने जा रही है, जिसमें आईवीएफ तकनीक का उपयोग कर मां बनने की चाहत रखने वाली महिला की अधिकतम उम्र 50 वर्ष तक रखने का प्रावधान रखा गया है.

Date : 18-September-2019


PM मोदी की इस योजना से 47 लाख लोगों के आए अच्छे दिन, इस तरह आप भी उठा सकते हैं फायदा

नई दिल्ली: केन्द्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने मंगलवार को कहा कि आयुष्मान भारत योजना के तहत 21,000 से भी अधिक स्वास्थ्य एवं वेलनेस केन्द्र (एचडब्ल्यूसी) शुरू हो गए हैं और लगभग 47 लाख लोगों ने प्रधानमंत्री जन आरोग्य योजना के तहत उपचार से लाभ उठाया है।

Date : 18-September-2019


प्रधानमंत्री जन आरोग्‍य योजना के तहत 47 लाख लोगों ने उपचार कराया

केन्‍द्रीय स्‍वास्‍थ्‍य मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने मंगलवार को कहा कि आयुष्‍मान भारत योजना के तहत 21,000 से भी अधिक स्‍वास्‍थ्‍य एवं वेलनेस केन्‍द्र (एचडब्‍ल्‍यूसी) शुरू हो गए हैं

Date : 18-September-2019


पीएम-जय को केजरीवाल समझ नहीं पा रहे या समझना नहीं चाहते, हर्षवर्धन: अब उन्हें पूरा देश समझने लगा है

नई दिल्ली. केंद्र सरकार की आयुष्मान भारत योजना (पीएम-जय) दिल्ली सरकार ने लागू नहीं की है। 5 लाख रुपए की आर्थिक मदद वाली इस स्कीम के दायरे में राजधानी के करीब 30 लाख लोग आते हैं।

Date : 18-September-2019


India announces ban on sale of e-cigarette products

Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Science and Technology, Earth Sciences Dr. Harsh Vardhan, said the ordinance will prohibit the manufacturing, importing, exporting, sale distribution, storage and advertisement of e-cigarettes.

Date : 18-September-2019


Ayushman Bharat shall prove to be a game-changer : Dr Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi, 17th September, 2019 : "I am happy to announce that in a short period of time, under the Ayushman Bharat scheme, more than 21,000 health and wellness centres have become operational and about 47 lakh people have availed of treatments under its Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) pillar”, said Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare, while addressing the media announcing the launch of the Ayushman Bharat Pakhwara.

Date : 18-September-2019


Hospitals found indulging in fraud in Ayushman Bharat will be named, shamed: Harsh Vardhan

NEW DELHI: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Tuesday said the names of the hospitals found involved in any kind of fraudulent practices in the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme will be put up on its official website to "name and shame" them.

Date : 18-September-2019


Ayushman Bharat sees reduction in state rates

Though the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Ayushman Bharat Yojana was launched to provide health insurance coverage to nearly 10 crore families in the country, its low pricing is creating pressure on states governments to reduce rates for similar, state-sponsored schemes.

Date : 18-September-2019


NHA for blacklisting hospitals caught in PMJAY fraud

The National Health Authority (NHA) is in talks with the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) for universal blacklisting of hospitals that have been caught making fraudulent transactions under Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY).

Date : 18-September-2019


प्रधानमंत्री जन आरोग्‍य योजना के तहत 47 लाख लोगों ने कराया उपचार

नई दिल्ली। केन्‍द्रीय स्‍वास्‍थ्‍य मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने मंगलवार को कहा कि आयुष्‍मान भारत योजना के तहत 21,000 से भी अधिक स्‍वास्‍थ्‍य एवं वेलनेस केन्‍द्र (एचडब्‍ल्‍यूसी) शुरू हो गए हैं और लगभग 47 लाख लोगों ने प्रधानमंत्री जन आरोग्‍य योजना के तहत उपचार से लाभ उठाया है।

Date : 17-September-2019


10 crore beneficiaries received e-cards for cashless treatment under Ayushman Bharat: Govt

Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan has said that 22 thousand health and wellness centres have been made functional and 10 crore beneficiaries have received e-cards under the Ayushman Bharat scheme.

Date : 17-September-2019


Ayushman Bharat shall prove to be a game-changer in provisioning of universal healthcare : Harsh Vardhan

“The Ayushman Bharat journey which began on 14th April 2018 with the inaugural of a HWC at Jangla, a remote place in Chattisgarh, culminated in the launch of the second pillar of Ayushman Bharat- the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) on 23 Sept, 2018 in Ranchi, Jharkhand.

Date : 17-September-2019


A year of Ayushman Bharat – PMJAY, next goal universal health coverage

Health minister Dr Harsh Vardhan presents the Ayushman Bharat report card as its ambitious tertiary care arm completes one year

Date : 17-September-2019


1st anniversary of Ayushman Bharat scheme on 23 September

Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Dr Harsh Vardhan said that within one-year, more than 45 lakh poor people have been treated under Ayushman Bharat scheme.

Date : 17-September-2019


You Matter

There has been a long standing debate on mental health in our country and actor Deepika Padukone, who has been active in talking about her battle with depression at the peak of her career, believes that there is still a long road ahead in terms of creating more awareness on the issue.

Date : 17-September-2019


National Chemical Laboratory sets up pilot plant to produce clean fuel that can replace diesel

City-based National Chemical Laboratory (NCL) has become the first among Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) laboratories in the country to set up a pilot plant to produce Dimethyl ether (DME), a clean fuel with potential to replace diesel.

Date : 17-September-2019


National Centre for Clean Coal Research & Development inaugurated at Bengaluru

New Delhi: Union Minister of Science & Technology, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, today inaugurated the National Centre for Clean Coal Research and Development at Indian Institute of Science (IISc)-Bengaluru.

Date : 16-September-2019


National Centre for Clean Coal Research & Development inaugurated at IISc, Bengaluru

Union Minister of Science & Technology, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, today inaugurated the National Centre for Clean Coal Research and Development at Indian Institute of Science (IISc)-Bengaluru.

Date : 16-September-2019


हर वर्ष 50 करोड़ टीके की खुराक का होगा उत्पादन

केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने सीरम इंस्टिट्यूट ऑफ इंडिया की प्रयोगशाला का उद्घाटन किया है। इस प्रयोगशाला में हर वर्ष 50 करोड़ से ज्यादा टीके की खुराक का उत्पादन होगा। बताया जा रहा है कि दुनिया में इतनी बड़ी क्षमता वाली पहली प्रयोगशाला होगी।

Date : 16-September-2019


Everyone should have mental health care: Harsh Vardhan

Union minister for health and family welfare, Dr Harsh Vardhan said that Karnataka must ensure that by 2022 that no one in Karnataka should be deprived of mental health care.

Date : 16-September-2019


'Nimhans can mentor psychiatry depts in med colleges'

Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr Harsh Vardhan said Karnataka must ensure that by 2022, no one in Karnataka is deprived of mental health care.

Date : 16-September-2019


Bold decision taken by govt to bring prosperity in J&K: Union Minister Harsh Vardhan

Union Minister for Health and Family welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan said that Kashmir is an integral part of India, but we were not able to really feel so due to the prevalence of Article 370.

Date : 16-September-2019


Centre to help RIMS excel: Union minister

IMPHAL: Union health minister Harsh Vardhan has said the Centre is committed to taking forward all proposals made by Manipur CM N Biren Singh and MP RK Ranjan Singh regarding enhancement of medical facilities in the state.

Date : 16-September-2019


India to generate 175 GW of clean energy by 2022: Minister

Union Minister for Science andTechnology Harsh Vardhan said on Monday that the country was on course to generate 175 GW of clean energy by 2022.

Date : 16-September-2019


India to generate 175 GW of clean energy by 2022: Science minister Harsh Vardhan

Bengaluru: Union Minister for Science and Technology Harsh Vardhan said on Monday that the country was on course to generate 175 GW of clean energy by 2022.

Date : 16-September-2019


Govt will make RIMS well equipped, PM’s dream to develop NE India: Harsh Vardhan in Manipur

Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan Saturday said that Centre is committed to taking the centrally-run Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) Imphal in Manipur to greater heights.

Date : 15-September-2019


Manipur: Centre will take forward the proposals to enhance medical institutions — Harsh Vardhan

Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Harsh Vardhan on Saturday said that the Centre will take forward the proposals to enhance medical institutions.

Date : 14-September-2019


Centre determined to take RIMS to greater heights : Dr Vardhan

Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan has assured that the Central Government would take forward all the proposals made by Chief Minister N Biren Singh and Member of Parliament Dr RK Ranjan Singh, regarding the enhan-cement of medical facilities in the State, with utmost sincerity and commitment.

Date : 14-September-2019


Union health min calls for quality healthcare delivery in NE

Union minister of health and family welfare Dr Harsh Vardhan claimed on Saturday that phenomenal developmental changes were being witnessed in the Northeast states including Manipur under the initiative of dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Date : 14-September-2019


Govt will make RIMS well equipped, PM’s dream to develop N-E India: Harsh Vardhan in Manipur

Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan Saturday said that Centre is committed to taking the centrally-run Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) Imphal in Manipur to greater heights.

Date : 14-September-2019


RIMS to celebrate 48th foundation day today

IMPHAL, Sep 13 : Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal, will be celebrating its 48th foundation day tomorrow.

Date : 14-September-2019


Centre’s nod to 1,000 posts for PGI’s Sangrur centre

To improve healthcare services in the region, the Union Health Ministry has sanctioned nearly 1,000 posts for the satellite centre of the PGIMER at Sangrur in Punjab.

Date : 13-September-2019


Kejriwal government didn't do anything: Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi : Accusing the Arvind Kejriwal government of "betraying" the poor residents of unauthorised colonies, Union Health minister Harsh Vardhan on Thursday alleged that it did nothing for regularisation of these settlements in Delhi despite staying in power for five years.

Date : 13-September-2019


आप-कांग्रेस ने जनता को गुमराह किया : डॉ. हर्षवर्धन

नई दिल्ली : केन्द्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री एवं सांसद डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने गुरुवार को दिल्ली सरकार की पिछली कांग्रेस और वर्तमान आम आदमी पार्टी सरकार पर राजधानी में अनधिकृत कॉलोनियों को नियमित करने के मुद्दे पर दिल्ली भाजपा कार्यालय में संवाददाता सम्मेलन के दौरान निशाना साधा।

Date : 13-September-2019


AAP government delayed regularisation of illegal colonies, did nothing: BJP

NEW DELHI: The Delhi BJP on Thursday accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government of delaying the process of regularisation of unauthorized colonies in the capital.

Date : 13-September-2019


हर्षवर्धन ने केजरीवाल को बताया अराजकतावादी, मुख्यमंत्री पर लगाए कई गंभीर आरोप

केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने आरोप लगाया कि दिल्ली के मुख्यमंत्री अरविंद केजरीवाल अराजकतावादी हैं। जल्द ही इनसे दिल्ली की जनता को छुटकारा मिलेगा।

Date : 13-September-2019


Delhi government betraying residents of illegal colonies, says BJP

NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday launched an attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in the national capital on regularisation of unauthorsied colonies.

Date : 13-September-2019


Arvind Kejriwal betrayed residents of illegal colonies: Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi: Accusing the Arvind Kejriwal government of betraying the poor residents of unauthorised colonies, Union health minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Thursday alleged that it did nothing for regularisation of these settlements in Delhi despite staying in power for five years.

Date : 13-September-2019


'Kejriwal did nothing for regularisation of colonies'

Accusing the Kejriwal government of "betraying" poor people, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Thursday said it did nothing for regularisation of unauthorised colonies despite staying in power for five years.

Date : 12-September-2019


Kejriwal govt didn't do anything for regularisation of colonies: Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi: Accusing the Arvind Kejriwal government of "betraying" the poor residents of unauthorised colonies, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Thursday

Date : 12-September-2019


Kejriwal govt didn't do anything for regularisation of colonies: BJP

Accusing the Kejriwal government of "betraying" poor people, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Thursday said it did nothing for regularisation of unauthorised colonies despite staying in power for five years.

Date : 12-September-2019


Arvind Kejriwal govt didn't do anything for regularisation of colonies: BJP

Accusing the Kejriwal government of "betraying" poor people, Union Health minister Harsh Vardhan on September 12 said it did nothing for regularisation of unauthorised colonies despite staying in power for five years.

Date : 12-September-2019


Poor using free health cover to fix heart, knees

Indian poor have mostly used free and cashless hospitalisation benefit available to them under the ambitious Ayushman Bharat plan to fix their hearts and knees.

Date : 12-September-2019


Union health minister urged to increase penalty for assault on doctors

PUNE: Representatives of various doctors’ associations in the city met Union health minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan on Tuesday and discussed their concern over rising assaults on doctors across the country, among other issues.

Date : 11-September-2019


Actively working to make India free of malaria, says Dr Harsh Vardhan

Eliminating malaria and tuberculosis (TB) were high on the radar of the government, said Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Science and Technology and Earth Sciences.

Date : 10-September-2019


Eliminating malaria is Centre’s top priority, says Harsh Vardhan

Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan on Monday said the elimination of malaria is the top priority of the Indian government. Dr. Vardhan said there are several diseases on the government’s radar and malaria is one of them.

Date : 10-September-2019


Focus on addressing society’s problems than just publishing papers, says Harsh Vardhan

Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr Harsh Vardhan on Monday urged the scientific community to take up researches that will address the issues plaguing the society, and work on a mission mode towards finding practical solutions for these by 2022.

Date : 10-September-2019


Union health minister Harsh Vardhan reinforces malaria eradication as top priority for govt

Union health minister Harsh Vardhan, speaking in Pune on Monday, declared malaria eradication as a top priority for his ministry, underlining the government’s resolve to also eliminate diseases like tuberculosis, encephalitis and “kala azar” (black fever - visceral leishmaniasis).

Date : 10-September-2019


Union minister Harsh Vardhan inaugurates DME fuel plant at NCL, Pune

Pune Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Science and Technology, and Earth Sciences, inaugurated a dimethyl ether (DME) pilot plant under the mission project ‘Catalysis for Sustainable Development’, at the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR-NCL) on Monday.

Date : 09-September-2019


'Malaria Eradication Top Priority for Govt', Says Health Minister Harsh Vardhan

Pune: Malaria eradication is one of the top priorities of the government, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Monday, and reaffirmed the Centre's resolve to also eliminate diseases like tuberculosis, encephalitis and

Date : 09-September-2019


Malaria eradication top priority for govt: Harsh Vardhan

Pune: Malaria eradication is one of the top priorities of the government, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Monday, and reaffirmed the Centre’s resolve to also eliminate diseases like tuberculosis, encephalitis and ‘kala azar’.

Date : 08-September-2019


Jaga, Balia back home, admitted to SCB Medical

CUTTACK: The separated conjoined twins of Kandhamal, popular as Jaga and Balia, returned to Odisha from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi on Saturday after two years of treatment in the National Capital.

Date : 08-September-2019


Pune: Union minister Harsh Vardhan to inaugurate facilities at NCL on Monday

PUNE: Union minister of science and technology and earth sciences Harsh Vardhan will inaugurate various facilities at the CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR-NCL) in Pune on September 9.

Date : 08-September-2019


Twins return to Odisha after two years as AIIMS successfully separates their heads

Cuttack/Bhubaneswar: Craniopagus twins - Jaga and Kalia who were separated successfully at the AIIMS in New Delhi, returned to Odisha on Saturday after about two years and were immediately rushed to SCB Medical College and Hospital (SCBMCH) in Cuttack.

Date : 08-September-2019


Jaga, one of the separated conjoined twins, plays football with hospital staff at AIIMS in Delhi

Four-year-old Jagga and Balia who were craniopagus twins, have left for their home in Odisha on Friday as individual human beings after undergoing mammoth head separation surgery at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences.

Date : 08-September-2019


हर्षवर्धन ने ट्वीट कर कहा, हमें हमारे वैज्ञानिकों पर गर्व है

नई दिल्ली। चंद्रयान-2 पर इसरो के प्रयास को लेकर केंद्रीय विज्ञान और प्रौद्योगिकी मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने शनिवार को कहा कि यह पूरे देश के लिए महत्वपूर्ण क्षण था।

Date : 07-September-2019


Union health Minister praises AIIMS doctors for performing rarest of rare surgery on conjoined twins

New Delhi: After the first successful craniopagus cojoined twins sepration surgery from India wherein both the babies have survived, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Friday said the doctors of AIIMS have demonstrated extraordinary talent, expertise, determination and compassion acheiving it.

Date : 07-September-2019


Surgically separated Odisha conjoined twins leave for home

New Delhi: After two years and two months, Jagga and Baliya, the craniopagus twins, who were joined at the heads and later surgically separated at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), are finally on their way out of the hospital and heading home to Odisha.

Date : 07-September-2019


Twins Jaga and Balia to reach Odisha from Delhi AIIMS on Saturday

BHUBANESWAR: "It is such a great coincidence that Jaga and Balia will reach home on September 7 and Chandrayaan II will also touch the moon on the same date.

Date : 07-September-2019


Craniopagus twins head home

India’s only successfully separated craniopagus twins from Odisha — Jagga and Balia — were discharged from the All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) here on Friday, two years after they were admitted, operated and started on rehabilitation at the hospital.

Date : 06-September-2019


'Time for India to eat right': Harsh Vardhan on govt's new campaign

New Delhi: “It’s time for India to eat right,” said Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Thursday, kick-starting POSHAN Maah 2019 with a year-long social and mass media campaign on the Eat Right India movement.

Date : 06-September-2019


The Exhibition ‘Superbugs: The End of Antibiotics? opens in New Delhi

Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan and Minister of State for Culture (Independent Charge) Shri Prahlad Singh Patel jointly inaugurated the exhibition ‘Superbugs: The End of Antibiotics?’

Date : 06-September-2019


Dr Harsh Vardhan commends AIIMS doctors for performing rarest of the rare surgery on Jagga Balia

New Delhi: “It is such a great coincidence that Jagga and Balia will reach home on 7th September and Chandrayaan II will also touch the moon on the same date. It’s not only India’s scientists that are doing India proud, it is the commendable determination and commitment of the doctors also that is making India proud.

Date : 06-September-2019


Odisha's Conjoined Twins Discharged From AIIMS In Delhi After 2 Years

NEW DELHI: The conjoined twins from Odisha's Kandhamal district, Jaga and Balia, who spent over two years at AIIMS in New Delhi undergoing complicated surgeries for separation of their heads were discharged from the hospital on Friday.

Date : 06-September-2019


Rare surgery on Jaga-Balia is a remarkable feat in medical science: Dr Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi: Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Friday commended the doctors of AIIMS, New Delhi for performing rarest of the rare surgery on Jaga and Balia.

Date : 06-September-2019


Rarest of rare surgery on Jagga Balia making India proud: Dr. Harsh Vardhan

"It is such a great coincidence that Jagga and Balia will reach home on 7th September and Chandrayaan II will also touch the moon on the same date. It's not only India's scientists that are doing India proud, it is the commendable determination and commitment of the doctors also that is making India proud.

Date : 06-September-2019


Travelling exhibition to create public awareness on anti-microbial resistance

Union Minister for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences and Health and Family Welfare, Harsh Vardhan, today launched a touring exhibition to help address the lack of public awareness and understanding about the growing problem of antibiotic resistance in the world.

Date : 06-September-2019


Hotels, Restaurants Will Have to Display Hygiene Ratings on Doors; FSSAI to Launch Rating System to Ensure Good Quality Food Served

New Delhi, September 6: Food regulator the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is finalising a programme under which it will be mandatory for hostels and restaurants to display hygiene ratings on their doors.

Date : 06-September-2019


Eat Right India campaign to pitch for healthy food

Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Thursday unveiled the Eat Right India campaign, which he said would take the message of healthy food choices “up to the panchayat level”.

Date : 06-September-2019


Health minister launches ‘Eat Right India” to tackle lifestyle diseases

“Eat Right, Stay Fit, Tabhi India Super Fit”, Dr Harsh Vardhan said this as he launched the Eat Right India Movement of FSSAI, the new healthy eating approach which places citizens at the centre of a Health Revolution through food and fitness.

Date : 05-September-2019


Eat Right India movement crucial trigger for behavioral change: Dr. Vardhan

"Eat Right, Stay Fit, Tabhi India Super Fit", Dr. Harsh Vardhan said this as he launched the Eat Right India Movement of FSSAI, the new healthy eating approach which places citizens at the centre of a Health Revolution through food and fitness.

Date : 05-September-2019


FSSAI trained about 1.7 lakh food safety supervisors to sensitise people on healthy eating habits

Central food regulator FSSAI has trained about 1.7 lakh supervisors over a span of two years to create awareness on healthy eating habits and ensure street vendors meet safety standards, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Thursday.

Date : 05-September-2019


Dr Harsh Vardhan launches the new healthy eating approach of “Eat Right India Movement”

New Delhi: “Eat Right, Stay Fit, Tabhi India Super Fit”, Dr Harsh Vardhan said this as he launched the Eat Right India Movement of FSSAI, the new healthy eating approach which places citizens at the centre of a Health Revolution through food and fitness.

Date : 05-September-2019


'ईट राइट इंडिया’ अभियान के तहत सभी होटलों में अनिवार्य की जायेगी ‘हाइजीन रेटिंग’, जानिए पूरा मामला

नई दिल्ली। सरकार भविष्य में सभी होटलों और रेस्त्रां में खाद्य सुरक्षा निरीक्षकों की तैनाती तथा ‘हाइजीन रेटिंग’ अनिवार्य करने की योजना बना रही है।

Date : 05-September-2019


Govt. launches campaign to promote ‘eat right movement’

“It’s time for India to eat right,” said Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Thursday, kick-starting POSHAN Maah 2019 with a year-long social and mass media campaign on the Eat Right India movement.

Date : 05-September-2019


Centre initiates steps to promote healthy eating as part of 'Eat Right' movement

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has decided to remove the mandatory requirement of TSS (Total Soluble Solids, commonly used to measure sugar content in juices) in thermally processed fruit nectars, thermally processed fruit beverages, ready-to-serve fruit beverages, carbonated fruit beverages or fruit drinks.

Date : 05-September-2019


India Pledges $22 Million For Global Fund for AIDS, TB, Malaria

India has pledged a contribution of $22 million to the Global Fund for AIDS, TB and malaria (GFTAM) for the 6th replenishment cycle (2020-22), an increase of 10 per cent from the 5th cycle.

Date : 05-September-2019


WHO adopts Delhi declaration to boost disaster preparedness

The Delhi Declaration on Emergency Preparedness to strengthen and operationalise crossborder capacities for disaster reduction and response was unanimously adopted at the 72nd Session of the WHO Regional Committee for South East Asia

Date : 05-September-2019


WHO SEARO Day 4: Minister Harsh Vardhan, his Thailand counterpart visit Lodhi Garden

New Delhi, Sep 05 (ANI): Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan took part in Day 4 of 72nd session of WHO Regional Office for South-East Asia (SEARO) in Delhi on September 05. Thailand Health Minister Udomsiri Parnrat was also present.

Date : 05-September-2019


Centre to combat malnutrition in a big way in Tirupati

Tirupati: In a bid to combat malnutrition in the country, the Central government has called for observing the month of September as "Poshan Abhiyan". Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced this flagship programme to improve nutritional outcomes for children, adolescents, pregnant women and lactating mothers by leveraging technology, a targeted approach and convergence of all nutrition related schemes.

Date : 04-September-2019


Universal Health For All And Disease Free India Is Our Aim: Health Minister Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Monday inaugurated the week-long 72nd session in New Delhi of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for South-East Asia. Addressing the inaugural session, with Health Ministers from the WHO South-East Asia region present, Dr. Vardhan said,

Date : 04-September-2019


India to contribute $22 million to Global Fund for AIDS, TB and Malaria

India has announced a contribution of $22 million to the Global Fund for AIDS, TB and Malaria (GFTAM) for the 6th replenishment cycle (2020-22). This is an increase of 10 per cent over the amount contributed by the US in the 5th cycle.

Date : 04-September-2019


Ayushman Bharat report card: ’41 lakh beneficiaries save Rs 12,000 crore’

Ayushman Bharat report card: As many as 41 lakh people have so far benefitted from the Centre's Ayushman Bharat scheme, according to Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan.

Date : 03-September-2019


Health Minister addresses 72nd session of WHO SE Asia meet

“Universal Health for all, a disease-free India and global standards of excellence in healthcare is our aim for a new India under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modiji”.

Date : 03-September-2019


Global standards in healthcare is our aim: Health Minister

New Delhi: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Monday inaugurated the week-long 72nd session here of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for South-East Asia.

Date : 03-September-2019


Dr. Harshvardhan ने सुबह सुबह चलाई साइकिल… जानिए क्या हैं साइकलिंग के फायदे…

पीएम नरेंद्र मोदी ने कुछ ही दिन पहले फिट इंडिया मूवमेंट लॉन्च किया है. अब हेल्थ मिनिस्टर डॉ. हर्षवर्धन (Dr. Harshvardhan) भी इस मूवमेंट को आगे बढ़ाते हुए काम कर रहे हैं.

Date : 03-September-2019


Health minister Harsh Vardhan cycles 6 km to WHO meet venue

Union health minister Dr Harsh Vardhan is a strong advocate of fitness and cycled 2km from his home to work in the summer heat to take charge of the Union health and family welfare ministry at Nirman Bhawan on June 3

Date : 03-September-2019


‘CGHS services to be extended across 100 cities by 2022’

Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare Harsh Vardhan recently announced the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) scheme would be made available in 100 cities by 2022.

Date : 02-September-2019


Dr. Harsh Vardhan chairs 72nd WHO Regional Committee for South-East Asia

"Universal Health for all, a disease-free India and global standards of excellence in healthcare is our aim for a new India under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modiji".

Date : 02-September-2019


CGHS services to be made available in 100 cities by 2022: Health Minister

Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan today launched a new scheme of Annual Health Check-up for CGHS beneficiaries who are pensioners of the age of 75 years and above.

Date : 01-September-2019


Dr Harsh Vardhan inaugurates state of the art CGHS Bhawan

Health minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Sunday inaugurated the state-of-the-art CGHS Bhawan, in Sector 13 of R K Puram in New Delhi.

Date : 01-September-2019


Central Govt Health Scheme to expand to 100 cities by 2022: Health minister

The Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) that offers subsidized treatment to current and retired government employees in empanelled hospitals, will be expanded to 100 cities by 2022, Union health minister Harsh Vardhan said on Sunday.

Date : 01-September-2019


पानी के अंदर जिम और ट्रेडमिल करेंगे खिलाड़ी

नई दिल्ली: चोट से जल्द रिकवरी के अब खिलाड़ी अब पानी के अंदर जिम और ट्रेडमिल करेंगे और उनकी फिजियोथेरेपी होगी। इस तरह की कई अन्य अंतरराष्ट्रीय सुविधाएं अब सफदरजंग के स्पोर्ट्स इंजूरी सेंटर में मिलेगी।

Date : 31-August-2019


Sports injury expansion unit to come up soon in Delhi

New Delhi, Aug 31 : Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Friday laid the foundation stone for Sports Injury expansion project at Safdarjung Hospital. The minister directed the National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC) to complete the work before the deadline.

Date : 31-August-2019


FOGSI hosts ‘Aarogya Mahila’ Summit

New Delhi: The Federation of Obstetricians and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI) recently concluded a two-day summit on women’s health and empowerment in India. The Aarogya Mahila Summit, supported by Global Health Strategies and Abbott India, was organized in New Delhi on August 28 and 29

Date : 30-August-2019


Dr. Harsh Vardhan lays Foundation Stone of Sports Injury Expansion Project at Safdarjung Hospital

“I want NBCC to make a sincere effort to finish the work in one year as against the eighteen months stipulated byit with the target of building the best sport injury center in the world.”

Date : 30-August-2019


45% of disease burden can be prevented with physical activity, says Harsh Vardhan

Dr. Harsh Vardhan put the spotlight on the need for daily physical activity when he cycled 2km from his home to work in the summer heat to take charge of the Union health and family welfare ministry at Nirman Bhawan on June 3.

Date : 30-August-2019


Union Health Ministry sends letter to Finance Ministry for setting up AIIMS in Karnataka

New Delhi [India], Aug 29 : The Union Ministry of Health has sent a request letter to the Ministry of Finance for setting up AIIMS Hospital in Karnataka on the request of state Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa.

Date : 29-August-2019


कलावती सरन अस्पताल में खुला वेटिंग हाॅल

नई दिल्ली| बच्चाें के पुराने अस्पताल कलावती सरन में बुधवार को केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री डॉ हर्षवर्धन ने वेटिंग हाल का उद्घाटन किया।

Date : 29-August-2019


Aarogya Mahila Summit encourages PPPs for affordable quality care for women

New Delhi: “Through collaboration of minds and actions between FOGSI and the health ministry, we can address issues such as ending maternal and under-5 mortality, anaemia and family planning together,” said Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan at the Aarogya Mahila Summit organised by Federation of Obstetricians and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI) here on Thursday.

Date : 29-August-2019


Two-day summit on women's health held

New Delhi: The Federation of Obstetricians and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI) recently concluded a two-day summit on women's health and empowerment in India.

Date : 29-August-2019


कैबिनेट का फैसला: 75 नए मेडिकल कॉलेजों को मंजूरी, देश में बढ़ेंगी 15700 MBBS सीटें

केंद्रीय मंत्रिमंडल ने देश के असेवित एवं आकांक्षी जिलों में 75 नये मेडिकल कालेज खोलने के प्रस्ताव को बुधवार को मंजूरी दे दी। इस पर 24 हजार करोड़ रूपये से अधिक राशि का निवेश होगा।प्रधानमंत्री नरेन्द्र मोदी की अध्यक्षता में हुई केंद्रीय मंत्रिमंडल की बैठक में इस आशय के प्रस्ताव को मंजूरी दी गई।

Date : 29-August-2019


75 new govt medical colleges to be set up by 2021-22

NEW DELHI: In a move to ramp of medical infrastructure and resources in the country, the Cabinet committee on economic affairs on Wednesday approved setting up of 75 government medical colleges attached with existing district or referral hospitals by 2021-22.

Date : 29-August-2019


Union cabinet approves establishment of 75 new medical colleges; to add 15,700 MBBS seats

Cabinet approves 75 new medical colleges in the country: Union Minister Javadekar announced that new medical colleges would be set up in under-served regions with no medical college.

Date : 28-August-2019


देहरादून-अब प्लास्टिक के कचरे से बनेगा डीजल, सीएम त्रिवेन्द्र और केन्द्रीय मंंत्री हर्ष वर्धन ने किया शुभारम्भ

देहरादून- आज विज्ञान एवं प्रौद्योगिकी मंत्री, भारत सरकार डा. हर्ष वर्धन एवं मुख्यमंत्री त्रिवेन्द्र सिंह रावत ने भारतीय पेट्रोलियम संस्थान देहरादून में अपशिष्ट प्लास्टिक से डीजल प्रायोगिकसंयंत्र का उद्घाटन किया।

Date : 27-August-2019


डॉक्टर हर्षवर्धन, CM त्रिवेंद्र ने किया प्लास्टिक से डीज़ल बनाने वाले प्लांट का उद्घाटन... होगा यह फ़ायदा

विज्ञान एवं प्रौद्योगिकी मंत्री, भारत सरकार डॉक्टर हर्षवर्धन और मुख्यमंत्री त्रिवेन्द्र सिंह रावत ने भारतीय पेट्रोलियम संस्थान, देहरादून में बेकार प्लास्टिक से डीज़ल बनाने के प्लांट का उद्घाटन किया.

Date : 27-August-2019


प्लास्टिक वेस्ट से डीजल-पेट्रोल बनाने वाला चौथा देश बना भारत, देहरादून में शुरू हुआ प्लांट

देहरादून: उत्तराखंड की राजधानी देहरादून के आईआईपी के परिसर में प्लास्टिक वेस्ट से डीजल बनाने का प्लांट बनाया गया है. दुनिया का यह चौथा प्लांट है जहां प्लास्टिक से डीजल-पेट्रोल के साथ कई तरह के केमिकल तैयार होंगे.

Date : 27-August-2019


देश में पहली बार प्लास्टिक से डीजल का उत्पादन शुरू, केंद्रीय मंत्री हर्षवर्धन ने किया उद्घाटन

देश में अब प्लास्टिक से डीजल व अन्य पेट्रोलियम उत्पाद बनाए जाएंगे। केंद्रीय विज्ञान, प्रौद्योगिकी एवं पृथ्वी विज्ञान मंत्री डॉॅ. हर्षवर्धन ने मंगलवार को मुख्यमंत्री त्रिवेंद्र सिंह रावत के साथ देहरादून स्थित भारतीय पेट्रोलियम संस्थान में प्लास्टिक से डीजल बनाने के लिए स्थापित पहले संयंत्र का उद्घाटन किया।

Date : 27-August-2019


IIP sets up plant to turn plastic waste into diesel

Union Science and Technology Minister Harsh Vardhan on Tuesday inaugurated a plant at the Indian Institute of Petroleum here which can turn plastic waste into diesel.

Date : 27-August-2019


Uttarakhand plant to convert plastic waste into diesel

A plastic waste-to-diesel plant built in the campus of Indian Institute of Petroleum (IIP) was inaugurated by Union Science and Technology Minister Harsh Vardhan here on Tuesday.

Date : 27-August-2019


Indian Institute of Petroleum sets up plant to turn plastic waste into diesel

Union Science and Technology Minister Harsh Vardhan on August 27 inaugurated a plant at the Indian Institute of Petroleum here which can turn plastic waste into diesel.

Date : 27-August-2019


प्लास्टिक कचरे से बनेगा डीजल, आईआईपी में संयंत्र स्थापित

देहरादून : केंद्रीय विज्ञान एवं तकनीकी मंत्री हर्षवर्धन ने मंगलवार को यहां भारतीय पेट्रोलियम संस्थान (आईआईपी) में प्लास्टिक कचरे से डीजल बनाने के एक संयंत्र का उद्घाटन किया और कहा कि यह प्लास्टिक से मुक्ति की तरफ एक प्रशंसनीय कदम है.

Date : 27-August-2019


डॉक्‍टर हर्षवर्धन ने उत्‍तराखंड के मुख्‍यमंत्री के साथ प्‍लास्टिक कचरे से डीजल बनाने वाले संयंत्र का संयुक्‍त रूप से उद्घाटन किया

केन्‍द्रीय विज्ञान और टेक्‍नोलाजी मंत्री डॉक्‍टर हर्षवर्धन ने आज देहरादून में उत्‍तराखंड के मुख्‍यमंत्री त्रिवेन्‍द्र सिंह रावत के साथ प्‍लास्टिक कचरे से डीजल बनाने वाले संयंत्र का संयुक्‍त रूप से उद्घाटन किया। डॉ0 हर्षवर्धन ने कहा कि संस्‍थान ने विमानों के लिए जैव ईंधन बनाने के बाद प्‍लास्टिक से डीजल बनाने में यह शानदार कामयाबी हासिल की है।

Date : 27-August-2019


Social Justice Department, NACO sign MoU to enhance outreach on HIV/AIDS prevention, empower victims

The Department of Social Justice signed an MoU with National AIDS Control Organization (NACO) on August 26, 2019 to enhance outreach on AIDS prevention, address the risk of HIV transmission among all substance users and to empower the discriminated and vulnerable groups such as victims of HIV/AIDS, drug abuse and female sex workers.

Date : 27-August-2019


80% decline in new HIV cases in India

The government ON Monday said that there has been more than 80 per cent decline in new HIV infection cases in the country since its peak in 1995. The global average of decline in new infection is estimated at 47 per cent.

Date : 27-August-2019


FSSAI's National Food Laboratory in PPP with Arbro

New Delhi: FSSAI's National Food Laboratory, Delhi NCR at Ghaziabad, was inaugurated today by Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare.

Date : 26-August-2019


Health Ministry signs MoU with Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment for enhanced outreach on HIV/AIDS prevention

New Delhi: “As health is the responsibility of all Government departments, there is a need for a ‘sub-department of health’ in all the Ministries for health impact assessment of the policies/initiatives of these Ministries right from the conceptual stages.”

Date : 26-August-2019


MoU signed to address risk of HIV transmission among all substance users

The MoU was signed by Additional Secretary, DoSJ&E Ms. Upma Srivastava and Special Secretary & Director General (NACO & RNTCP), MoH&FW Shri Sanjeev Kumar in the presence of Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr. Harsh Vardhan.

Date : 26-August-2019


Ministries must set 'sub-department of health': Harsh

Union Minister Harsh Vardhan on Monday said a 'sub-department of health' should be established within every ministry as health is the responsibility of all government departments.

Date : 26-August-2019


पीएम मोदी की ओर से डॉक्टर हर्षवर्धन ने दी अरुण जेटली को श्रद्धांजलि

नई दिल्ली/ टीम डिजिटल। पूर्व वित्तमंत्री और बीजेपी के वरिष्ठ नेता अरुण जेटली (Arun Jaitley) के निधन से पूरा देश शोक में डूबा हुआ है। प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी (PM Modi) इस समय UAE के दौरे पर है। पीएम मोदी की ओर से केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री और चांदनी चौक से सांसद डॉक्टर हर्षवर्धन ने अरुण जेटली को श्रद्धांजलि (Tribute) दी है।

Date : 26-August-2019


Arun Jaitley cremated with full State honours

Arun Jaitley, 66, who died in AIIMS on Saturday was undergoing treatment at the hospital for a few weeks. He was admitted there on August 9.

Date : 26-August-2019


In memoriam: Arun Jaitley 'set an example' for work, cleared files even on daughter's wedding

As a stream of visitors paid last respects to the former finance minister and BJP strongman Arun Jaitley, it was a moment of contemplation for many, who fondly remembered their association with the stalwart.

Date : 25-August-2019


Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan inaugurates national food laboratory in Ghaziabad

NEW DELHI/GHAZIABAD: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan Friday stressed on strict implementation of laws to ensure food safety and said the government has increased the number of food testing laboratories to 261 from 138 in 2014.

Date : 24-August-2019


केंद्रीय मंत्री हर्षवर्धन ने गाजियाबाद में किया राष्ट्रीय खाद्य प्रयोगशाला का उद्घाटन

केंद्रीय मंत्री हर्षवर्धन ने भारतीय खाद्य सुरक्षा एवं मानक प्राधिकरण (एफएसएसएआई) की 13वीं सालगिरह पर गाजियाबाद में की प्राधिकरण की पहली राष्ट्रीय खाद्य प्रयोगशाला-दिल्ली,एनसीआर का उद्घाटन किया।

Date : 24-August-2019


अब गाजियाबाद में भी हो सकेगी खाद्य पदार्थों की जांच

साहिबाबाद। खाद्य पदार्थों के नमूनों की जांच अब जिले में ही हो सकेगी। शुक्रवार को इंदिरापुरम स्थित सीआईएसएफ रोड पर राष्ट्रीय खाद्य प्रयोगशाला (लैब) का उद्घाटन हुआ। केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य एवं परिवार कल्याण मंत्री डा. हर्षवर्धन और केंद्रीय मंत्री अश्विनी चौबे ने लैब का उद्घाटन किया।

Date : 24-August-2019


Dr Harsh Vardhan inaugurates state of the art food laboratory

Union health minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Friday inaugurated the first ever state-of-the-art National Food Laboratory-Delhi, NCR of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) in Ghaziabad.

Date : 23-August-2019


The Fifteenth Finance Commission discussed the Health Sector with Dr. Harsh Vardhan

The 15th Finance Commission headed by Chairman, Shri N.K. Singh today held a meeting with the Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan and other senior officials from his Ministry.

Date : 23-August-2019


Dr Harsh Vardhan inaugurates state-of-the-art National Food Laboratory of FSSAI

New Delhi:“We not only have to provide right food, but also ensurethat there isstrict implementation of laws and the compliance of standards to assure that citizens have safe and wholesome food.”

Date : 23-August-2019


Health Minister commends FSSAI for taking initiative to approve rapid kits, tests

"We not only have to provide the right food, but also ensure that there is strict implementation of laws and the compliance of standards to assure that citizens have safe and wholesome food."

Date : 23-August-2019


Finance Commission holds meeting with Health Minister and senior officials

The 15th Finance Commission headed by Chairman, Shri N.K. Singh today held a meeting with the Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan and other senior officials from his Ministry.

Date : 23-August-2019


Ayushman Bharat helped 39 lakh people

Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), the Centre’s national health insurance scheme, has unveiled its newly designed grievance redressal portal, which has a 3-tier system where district, State and national-level officers and committees can scrutinise and take action for speedy solution to problems.

Date : 23-August-2019


Tertiary health care a priority in J&K, Ladakh: Harsh Vardhan

Medical education and tertiary health care facilities will be priorities in the new Union Territories (UTs) of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Union health minister Harsh Vardhan has said.

Date : 23-August-2019


“Want To Eradicate Tuberculosis By 2025,” Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan At The Banega Swasth India Launch

New Delhi: “Whatever is being done in the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan has an immense impact on health. There has been a perceptible and measurable improvement in the health indicators in the country,” noted the Union Health Minister Dr.Harsh Vardhan

Date : 23-August-2019


over 39 lakh beneficiaries covered under PMJAY

More than 39 lakh people have availed of cashless treatment worth around Rs 6,100 crore for serious illnesses since the launch of AB-PMJAY, the Minister said.

Date : 22-August-2019


आयुष्मान भारत - प्रधानमंत्री जन आरोग्य योजना का नया शिकायत प्रबंधन पोर्टल लॉन्च

केन्द्रीय स्वास्थ्य एवं परिवार कल्याण मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने बुधवार को आयुष्मान भारत - प्रधानमंत्री जन आरोग्य योजना (एबी-पीएमजेएवाई)के कार्यान्वयन की उच्च-स्तरीय समीक्षा की। इस दौरान डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने कहा, “मुझे यह जानकर प्रसन्नता हो रही है कि एबी-पीएमजेएवाई के प्रारंभ होने के बाद से 39 लाख से अधिक लोगों ने गंभीर बीमारियों के लिए 6,100 करोड़ रुपये मूल्य से अधिक राशि के कैशलेस उपचार का लाभ उठाया है।

Date : 22-August-2019


Abortion law amendments in final stages, says Vardhan

A Bill to amend India’s 48-year-old abortion law is in the final stages with inter-ministerial consultations on the draft almost over.

Date : 22-August-2019


Harsh Vardhan calls for change in discriminatory laws against leprosy patients

A leprosy-affected person, after treatment, does not transmit the disease agent. Hence, there exists no justification for the continued stigmatisation, he said.

Date : 22-August-2019


Free treatment under Ayushman Bharat helped nearly 40 lakh people: Harsh Vardhan

More than 39 lakh people have availed cashless treatment worth over six thousand crore rupees for serious illnesses since the launch of Ayushman Bharat -Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana, AB-PMJAY.

Date : 21-August-2019


As Ayushman Bharat completes one year, Rs 12K cr saved: Harsh Vardhan

The ambitious Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY programme has resulted in a saving, so far of Rs 12,000 cr to beneficiary families, health minister Dr Harsh Vardhan said on Wednesday.

Date : 21-August-2019


Amend laws for leprosy patients, says Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan

To roll out amendments in the discriminatory laws against Leprosy patients, Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan wrote to Union Minister of Law and Justice, Ravi Shankar Prasad, and the Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, Thaawarchand Gehlot.

Date : 21-August-2019


Ayushman Bharat helped 39 lakh people save Rs 12,000 crore: Harsh Vardhan

Free-of-cost treatment under the government's flagship Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna (AB-PMJAY) has helped more than 39 lakh people save Rs 12,000 crore since its launch in September 23 last year, the health minister said on August 21.

Date : 21-August-2019


Health Minister appreciates progress of AB-PMJAY as nears completion of year

Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare today at the high-level review of the implementation of Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY).

Date : 21-August-2019


Nearly 40 lakh people avail cashless treatment under Ayushman Bharat Scheme till now

More than 39 lakh people have availed cashless treatment worth over six thousand crore rupees for serious illnesses since the launch of Ayushman Bharat -Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana, AB-PMJAY.

Date : 21-August-2019


Union Health Minister seeks amendment to laws discriminating against persons affected by leprosy

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan has written to Union Minister of Law and Justice Ravi Shankar Prasad and Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Thaawarchand Gehlot, seeking amendment to existing discriminatory laws against persons affected by leprosy.

Date : 21-August-2019


Health Minister seeking amendment of discriminatory laws against Leprosy-affected

Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare today wrote a letter to the Union Minister of Law and Justice, Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad and the Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot, seeking amendment of the existing discriminatory laws against persons affected by leprosy.

Date : 20-August-2019


National Population Policy soon to be unfolded

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his I-Day speech raised the issue of uncontrolled population growth and its consequences for the country.

Date : 20-August-2019


Harsh Vardhan Writes to Prasad, Gehlot for Amending Discriminatory Laws Against People Affected by Leprosy

New Delhi: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan has written to the ministries of law, and social justice and empowerment seeking amendments to the over 100 laws that are discriminatory against persons affected by leprosy.

Date : 20-August-2019


Vardhan writes to Law and Social Justice Ministries for amending existing discriminatory laws against persons affected by leprosy

Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan has written to Law and Social Justice Ministries seeking amendment of the existing discriminatory laws against persons affected by leprosy.

Date : 20-August-2019


Amend discriminatory laws against leprosy: Dr Harsh Vardhan to CMs, law minister

Union health minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan, has written to law minister Ravi Shankar Prasad and the Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Thaawarchand Gehlot, seeking amendments of the existing discriminatory laws against persons affected by leprosy.

Date : 20-August-2019


Conduct special fire audit, health minister Dr Harsh Vardhan tells AIIMS

Health minister Dr Harsh Vardhan has told the AIIMS administration to conduct special fire audit in the wake of the fire that broke out in the premier medical institute over the weekend.

Date : 19-August-2019


केजरीवाल से दिल्ली की जनता का मोह भंग हो चुका है : डाॅ. हर्षवर्धन

नई दिल्ली : केन्द्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री डाॅ. हर्षवर्धन ने कमला नगर सेवा सदन और पहाड़गंज स्थित चुन्नौर भवन में सदस्यता अभियान में हिस्सा लिया। उनके तहत काफी संख्या में भाजपा के सदस्य बनाए गए।

Date : 18-August-2019


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

New Delhi: Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Harsh Vardhan, on Sunday reviewed the situation at AIIMS after a major fire broke out at the facility on Saturday.

Date : 18-August-2019


Harsh Vardhan reviews situation of AIIMS fire incident

Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan has reviewed the situation on-site at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) along with its Director in New Delhi.

Date : 18-August-2019


Health Minister Harsh Vardhan reviews fire-fighting arrangements at AIIMS, orders fire safety audit

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan reviewed fire-fighting arrangements at AIIMS and directed the hospital administration to conduct a comprehensive fire safety audit on Sunday.

Date : 18-August-2019


Dr Harsh Vardhan reviews fire safety measures at AIIMS

New Delhi: Dr Harsh Vardhan reviews fire safety measures at AIIMS . “I reviewed the situation after the fire at AIIMS yesterday.

Date : 18-August-2019


अरुण जेटली का हाल जानने AIIMS पहुंचे अमित शाह और डॉ. हर्षवर्धन

नई दिल्ली : पूर्व केंद्रीय वित्त मंत्री और बीजेपी के वरिष्ठ नेता अरूण जेटली पिछले काफी दिनों से गंभीर रुप से बीमार चल रहे हैं और राजधानी दिल्ली के एम्स अस्पताल में उनका इलाज चल रहा है। बीते कई दिनों से उनकी हालत काफी गंभीर बताई जा रही है जिसे लेकर राजनीतिक हलकों में काफी हलचल है।

Date : 17-August-2019


Dr Harsh Vardhan inaugurates Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences

“Our responsibility doesn’t end by naming the Institute after Atal ji. We have to follow his footsteps and our commitment should reflect his inherent nature and legacy.”

Date : 16-August-2019


On Vajpayee death anniversary, 100 seat medical college in his name

Union health minister Dr Harsh Vardhan inaugurated the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital on Friday on the occasion of the first death anniversary of the former prime minister.

Date : 16-August-2019


Medical College Named After A.B. Vajpayee Inaugurated By Union Health Minister

On the first death anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Friday inaugurated the medical college named after the late Prime Minister at the Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital here.

Date : 16-August-2019


Explained: What is a notifiable disease?

A notifiable disease is any disease that is required by law to be reported to government authorities. The collation of information allows the authorities to monitor the disease, and provides early warning of possible outbreaks.

Date : 15-August-2019


DoctorAttack: Union health minister approves draft on central act for violence against doctors

The incidents of doctors attacks have been rising across the country and a centralised law is needed to address this issue. Various states have their own laws, but they prove inadequate and inefficient to bring justice to the victims.

Date : 14-August-2019


डॉक्टरों से मारपीट की तो मिलेगी 10 साल की सजा, ये बिल बना रही मोदी सरकार

अस्पताल (Hospital) में ड्यूटी पर तैनात डॉक्टरों (Doctor) और अन्य स्वास्थ्यकर्मियों के साथ मारपीट करने वाले लोगों की अब खैर नहीं होगी. मोदी सरकार (Modi government) बहुत जल्द अस्पताल में मारपीट करने वाले लोगों को दंडित करने के लिए 10 साल की सजा का प्रावधान करने जा रही है.

Date : 14-August-2019


डॉक्टरों से मारपीट पर 10 साल कैद का होगा प्रावधान

ड्यूटी पर मौजूद डॉक्टरों और अन्य स्वास्थ्यकर्मियों से मारपीट करने वाले लोगों को दंडित करने के लिए 10 साल तक की जेल की सजा के प्रावधान वाले मसौदा विधेयक को अंतिम रूप दे दिया गया है।

Date : 14-August-2019


Draft bill proposes a 10-year prison sentence for attacking docs on duty

A draft legislation seeking to punish people who assault on-duty doctors and other healthcare professionals by imprisoning them for up to 10 years, has been finalised and will be made public soon for feedback, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Tuesday.

Date : 14-August-2019


Govt's Proposal For Law on Violence Against Doctors Ready, Health Ministry To Send Bill To Cabinet Soon

New Delhi: A draft legislation seeking to punish people who assault on-duty doctors and other healthcare professionals by imprisoning them for up to 10 years, has been finalised and will be made public soon for feedback, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Tuesday.

Date : 14-August-2019


DMA lauds NMC Act, demands Central Health Act for doctors' safety

New Delhi: Delhi Medical Association on Tuesday lauded the National Medical Commission Act, 2019 but sought assurance from Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan to bring Central Health Act, to act against people who assault doctors.

Date : 14-August-2019


DMA lauds NMC Act, demands Central Health Act for doctors' safety

New Delhi: Delhi Medical Association on Tuesday lauded the National Medical Commission Act, 2019 but sought assurance from Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan to bring Central Health Act, to act against people who assault doctors.

Date : 13-August-2019


अब कढ़ाई में बचे तेल से बनेगा बायो डीजल

नई दिल्ली। पेट्रोलियम एवं प्राकृतिक गैस तथा इस्पात मंत्री धर्मेन्द्र प्रधान ने अपशिष्ट खाद्य तेल (यूसीओ) से निर्मित बायो डीजल की खरीद के लिए सरकारी तेल विपणन कंपनियों इंडियन ऑयल, हिंदुस्तान पेट्रोलियम और भारत पेट्रोलियम की ओर से अभिरुचि पत्र (ईओआई) जारी किया।

Date : 11-August-2019


Govt launches programme to convert used cooking oil into biodiesel

New Delhi: The government launched a movement over the awareness about the importance of non-fossil fuels as an alternative to conventional fossil fuels on Saturday, celebrating World Biofuel Day.

Date : 10-August-2019


Very fine Line between Good Doctor and Bad Doctor: Health Minister at Hindu Rao Medical College MBBS Convocation

New Delhi: North Delhi Municipal Corporation Medical College (NDMC medical college) popularly known as Hindu Rao Medical college as it is attached to one of the oldest hospitals Hindu Rao Hospital in the capital saw its maiden convocation being held yesterday

Date : 10-August-2019


Government launches programme for converting used cooking oil into biodiesel in 100 cities

NEW DELHI: State-run oil marketing companies IndianOil, Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan PetroleumNSE -2.59 % on Saturday launched a programme to procure biodiesel made from used cooking oil in 100 cities across the country.

Date : 10-August-2019


Govt launches programme for converting used cooking oil into biodiesel in 100 cities

State-run oil marketing companies Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum on August 10 launched a programme to procure biodiesel made from used cooking oil in 100 cities across the country.

Date : 10-August-2019


World Biofuel Day being observed today

Today is World Biofuel Day. It is observed to create awareness about the importance of non-fossil fuels as an alternative to conventional fossil fuels.

Date : 10-August-2019


World Biofuel Day being observed today

Today is World Biofuel Day. It is observed to create awareness about the importance of non-fossil fuels as an alternative to conventional fossil fuels.

Date : 10-August-2019


World Biofuel Day: Date, theme and significance of the day to create awareness about fossil fuels

Every year on August 10, World Biofuel Day is observed to create awareness about fossil fuels as an alternative to conventional fossil fuels and highlight the various efforts made by the government in the biofuel sector.

Date : 10-August-2019


Used cooking oil may fuel cars as OMCs look to procure biodiesel

India is set to bring its next big oil-import savings from the kitchen. On Saturday, as part of World Biofuel Day, IndianOil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum Corporation, and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation are taking initial steps by inviting expressions of interest (EoIs) to procure biodiesel from used cooking oil (UCO) in 100 cities.

Date : 10-August-2019


हर्षवर्धन ने प्रदान की एमबीबीएस की डिग्री

नई दिल्ली, (लोकसत्य)। केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य और परिवार कल्याण, विज्ञान और प्रौद्योगिकी और पृथ्वी विज्ञान मंत्री डॉ हर्षवर्धन ने उत्तरी दिल्ली नगर निगम के मेडिकल कॉलेज के दीक्षांत समारोह में प्रथम बैच के 44 उत्तीर्ण छात्रों को एमबीबीएस की उपाधि प्रदान की। दीक्षांत समारोह का आयोजन सिविक सेंटर में किया गया था।

Date : 10-August-2019


All states and UTs to get Rotavirus vaccine by September, says Harsh Vardhan

NEW DELHI: Rotavirus vaccine will be available in all states and Union Territories as part of the Universal Immunisation Programme by September, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan announced.

Date : 10-August-2019


No child should die from Vaccine-Preventable Diseases: Health Minister

"The Health Ministry has drawn an ambitious plan under the 100-days agenda of the newly elected government, wherein it has been decided to provide Rotavirus vaccine to every child across all 36 states and UTs by September 2019."

Date : 09-August-2019


Gujarat got 5th highest hike in PG medical seats

AHMEDABAD: The state had the fifth-highest number of postgraduate medical seats converted from diploma seats, mentioned a response in the Lok Sabha recently.

Date : 09-August-2019


AAPI’s Annual Global Healthcare Summit Promises Commitment to Give Back to India

The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin recently concluded its 13th annual Global Healthcare Summit in Hyderabad during which it left the event-goers with a commitment to give back to the motherland of India.

Date : 09-August-2019


First batch of North Delhi Municipal Corporation Medical College graduates

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Friday conferred MBBS degrees to 44 graduates of the very first batch of the North Delhi Municipal Corporation Medical College here, officials said. Hindu Rao Hospital, the oldest and largest municipal hospital, is attached to this college.

Date : 09-August-2019


भारतीय उद्योग व्यापार मंडल द्वारा 38 वाँ राष्ट्रीय व्यापारी दिवस व महासम्मेलन का आयोजन कॉन्स्टि

झाँसी ।। आज भारतीय उद्योग व्यापार मंडल द्वारा 38 वाँ राष्ट्रीय व्यापारी दिवस व महासम्मेलन का आयोजन कॉन्स्टिट्यूशन क्लब नई दिल्ली में आयोजन किया गया

Date : 09-August-2019


नई दिल्ली में 38 वां राष्ट्रीय व्यापारी दिवस व महासम्मेलन का आयोजन, झांसी से यह हुए शामिल

झांसी। भारतीय उद्योग व्यापार मंडल द्वारा नई दिल्ली के कॉन्स्टिट्यूशन क्लब में 38 वां राष्ट्रीय व्यापारी दिवस व महासम्मेलन का आयोजन किया गया। जिसमें श्याम बिहारी मिश्रा ने अध्यक्षता की। इसके अलावा झांसी से उत्तर प्रदेश युवा उद्योग व्यापार मंडल के प्रदेश महामंत्री जीतेंद्र सोनी के नेतृत्व में युवा जिला कार्यकारिणी के पदाधिकारी जिला युवा महामंत्री अनुज अग्रवाल, जिला युवा कोषाध्यक्ष सुरेंद्र गुप्ता, आईटी सेल के जिला अध्यक्ष प्रदीप त्रिपाठी रहे।

Date : 09-August-2019


'Need A Large Number Of Health Professionals': Health Minister On Quackery Allegations Against NMC Bill

NEW DELHI: Elaborating on the provisions on Community Health Providers (CHPs) and debunking apprehensions being raised by critics of the NMC Act, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Health Minister, said the government is looking at universal health coverage and universal screening of our population for non-communicable diseases in the years to come, and which requires a large number of health professionals.

Date : 09-August-2019


Manipur leads, Delhi trails in breastfeeding practices: Here’s why your baby needs breast milk

Manipur has topped the list of states in breastfeeding, infant and young child feeding practises in the country, as per a report released by Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan. Delhi, on the other hand, fared the worst.

Date : 09-August-2019


Nationwide coverage of rotavirus vaccine by September: Dr Harsh Vardhan

The government has decided to provide rotavirus vaccine to every child under the Universal Immunisation Programme by September 2019, health minister Dr Harsh Vardhan announced on Friday.

Date : 09-August-2019


Rotavirus vaccination to be expanded across India by September

The plan to provide the Rotavirus vaccine to prevent diarrhoea will be now be expanded across India by September, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said.

Date : 09-August-2019


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

New Delhi: 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.

Date : 09-August-2019


First batch graduates from North Delhi Municipal Council Medical College

The first batch of medical students of the New Delhi Municipal Corporation Medical College and Hindu Rao Hospital graduated on Friday. The college, which has 50 MBBS seats, had admitted its first batch of students in August 2013.

Date : 09-August-2019


Health Ministry to Promote Breastfeeding by Creating Awareness about its Benefits Every Month

“Breastfeeding should not be seen as an issue that concerns only women and mothers. Let’s make the breastfeeding a shared societal responsibility where not only the mother but all in her family, community and also at work place are considerate and support the feeding mother by creating an enabling environment.”

Date : 09-August-2019


Every child will now get Rotavirus Vaccine as government expands it to the entire country: Dr Harsh Vardhan

“The Health Ministry has drawn an ambitious plan under the 100-days agenda of the newly elected government, wherein it has been decided to provide Rotavirus vaccine to every child across all 36 states and UTs by September, 2019.”

Date : 09-August-2019


President Kovind gives assent to National Medical Commission Bill

President Ram Nath Kovind has given his nod to National Medical Commission Bill 2019.

Date : 09-August-2019


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

New Delhi: 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.

Date : 09-August-2019


NEET-PG to run for 3 yrs till exit test under NMC law rolls

The National Medical Commission (NMC) Bill today got the Presidential assent, paving the way for comprehensive reform of medical education and the long-awaited replacement of Medical Council of India with a new regulator (NMC).

Date : 09-August-2019


Medical exit test assurance

The legislative changes governing medical education will allow candidates to take the proposed National Exit Test (NEXT) any number of times and introduce regulatory control over not just medical college fees but all other charges, health minister Harsh Vardhan said on Thursday.

Date : 09-August-2019


Year in Jail & Rs 5 Lakh Fine: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan Assures NMC Bill to Come Down Heavily on Quacks

New Delhi: Addressing the media on the National Medical Commission Bill, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan refuted all ‘misconceptions’ around the Bill and assured that punishment for quackery has been made more severe than before.

Date : 09-August-2019


Medical law will bring down fees, says Harsh Vardhan

President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday approved the National Medical Commission Bill, 2019, paving the way for the establishment of the country’s new regulator of medical education and certification.

Date : 09-August-2019


National Medical Commission to be set up in 6 months

The National Medical Commission to replace the scam-tainted Medical Council of India would be set up within six months, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said here on Thursday.

Date : 09-August-2019


NMC Act to Usher in Big Reform in Healthcare, Says Harsh Vardhan as Bill Gets President’s Assent

New Delhi: The National Medical Commission Bill 2019 has been signed by the President of India and it is now a law, said Union Health Minister and Family Welfare Harsh Vardhan on Thursday. The official notification of the same is expected later in the evening.

Date : 08-August-2019


Govt aims to set up NMC in six months to tackle graft, quackery

NEW DELHI: The Centre will set up the National Medical Commission (NMC) within six months, Union minister of health and family welfare Harsh Vardhan said on Thursday.

Date : 08-August-2019


President gives assent to National Medical Commission Bill

NEW DELHI: President Ram Nath Kovind has given his assent to the National Medical Commission Bill, 2019, which was passed by both Houses of Parliament, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Thursday.

Date : 08-August-2019


National Exit Test for medical PG will kick off in 3 years: Minister

The decision to scrap National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) for MBBS students seeking to secure post-graduate seats will take another three years to implement, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan told a press conference here on Thursday.

Date : 08-August-2019


President Kovind gives assent to National Medical Commission Bill

NEW DELHI: President Ram Nath Kovind has given his assent to the National Medical Commission Bill, 2019, which was passed by both Houses of Parliament, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Thursday.

Date : 08-August-2019


NMC Bill has made anti-quackery provisions stricter: Dr Harsh Vardhan

Health minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Thursday described the passing of the National Mdical Commission Bill 2019 by Parliament as a visionary reform that will be a milestone.

Date : 08-August-2019


President gives assent to National Medical Commission Bill

President Ram Nath Kovind has given his assent to the National Medical Commission Bill, 2019, which was passed by both Houses of Parliament, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Thursday.

Date : 08-August-2019


President gives assent to National Medical Commission Bill; panel to replace MCI will be formed within six months

New Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday gave assent to a key legislation aimed at ushering in mega reforms in the medical education sector and replacing the nearly 63-year-old Indian Medical Council Act.

Date : 08-August-2019


President signs NMC Bill into a law; NMC to constituted within six months

President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday gave assent to a key legislation aimed at ushering in mega reforms in the medical education sector and replacing the nearly 63-year-old Indian Medical Council Act.

Date : 08-August-2019


Manipur tops in Breastfeeding, Infant & Young Child Feeding Practices

Manipur has topped the raknings in Breastfeeding and Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices in the country. Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan released a report on Breastfeeding today in New Delhi.

Date : 08-August-2019


एनएमसी अधिनियम, 2019 ऐतिहासिक,अग्रणी और परिवर्तनकारी-डॉ. हर्षवर्धन

स्वास्थ्य मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने कहा है कि संसद के दोनों सदनों द्वारा पारित राष्ट्रीय आयुर्विज्ञान आयोग अधिनियम, 2019 ऐतिहासिक, अग्रणी और परिवर्तनकारी है और प्रधानमंत्री श्री नरेन्द्र मोदी के दूरदर्शी नेतृत्व में एनडीए सरकार द्वारा चिकित्सा क्षेत्र में बड़ा सुधार है। उन्होंने कहा कि यह अधिनियम आने वाले वर्षों में मील का पत्थर साबित होगा।

Date : 08-August-2019


Swaraj cremated with full state honours

The mortal remains of former external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj were consigned to flames on Wednesday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior leaders, besides family, friends and admirers bid a tearful adieu to the political stalwart.

Date : 07-August-2019


Will NMC bring transparency in the medical education system?

The medical education system in India is set to witness significant changes as the National Medical Commission Bill, 2019 heads for implementation.

Date : 07-August-2019


सुषमा स्वराज के अंतिम दर्शन करने घर पहुंचे पीएम मोदी हुए भावुक

भारतीय राजनीति की दिग्गजों में शुमार पूर्व विदेश मंत्री सुषमा स्वराज अब हमारे बीच नहीं रहीं. सुषमा के निधन की खबर जैसे ही मालूम चली, पूरा देश शोक में डूब गया. प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी भी सुषमा को श्रद्धांजलि देने के लिए उनके आवास पर पहुंचे. सुषमा के अंतिम दर्शन करके पीएम मोदी भावुक हो गए.

Date : 07-August-2019


A New Vernacular Mobile App Launched to Assist Farmers

The Ministries of Earth Sciences & Agriculture have developed a mobile application named ‘Meghdoot’, which will provide location & crop and livestock-specific weather-based agro advisories to the farmers in local languages.

Date : 07-August-2019


NMC Bill protestors divided: Resident doctors call off strike, IMA calls for another

The resident doctors have broken ranks with the Indian Medical Association over the issue of protests against the National Medical Commission Bill.

Date : 07-August-2019


Indian government focusing on cancer research

NEW DELHI: The government is giving keen attention to research for combating cancer through national as well as international collaborations and plans to establish 150,000 health and wellness clinics in the country by 2022, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan told the Rajya.

Date : 06-August-2019


किराये की कोख संबंधी बिल को लोकसभा ने किया पारित

नई दिल्लीः संसद के निचले सदन यानि लोकसभा ने किराये की कोख (सरोगेसी) के कारोबार पर रोक लगाने वाले बिल को पास कर दिया है। सरोगेसी (विनियमन) बिल, 2019 में देश में सरोगेसी के गलत उपयोग को रोकने एवं नि:संतान दंपतियों को संतान का सुख दिलाना सुनिश्चित करने का प्रावधान किया गया है।

Date : 06-August-2019


किराये की कोख के कारोबार पर रोक लगाने वाले विधेयक को लोकसभा की मंजूरी

किराये की कोख (सरोगेसी) के धंधे पर रोक लगाने वाले विधेयक को लोकसभा ने सोमवार को मंजूरी दे दी। सरोगेसी (विनियमन) विधेयक, 2019 में देश में सरोगेसी के दुरुपयोग रोकने और नि:संतान दंपतियों को संतान का सुख दिलाना सुनिश्चित करने का प्रावधान किया गया है।

Date : 06-August-2019


Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2019: Here are the key points

The Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2019, defines surrogacy as a practice where a woman gives birth to a child for an intending couple with the intention to hand over the child after the birth to the intending couple.

Date : 06-August-2019


Surrogacy Bill, Passed in Lok Sabha, aims to dismantle commercial surrogacy

The Lok Sabha, on Monday, passed the surrogacy bill introduced by, Dr Harsh Vardhan, Health and Family Welfare minister. According to which only Indian couples who have been legally married for at least five years, could opt for surrogacy.

Date : 06-August-2019


AIIMS docs end strike after meeting minister

Resident Doctors Association (RDA) of AIIMS called off their strike against the National Medical Commission Bill 2019 today after meeting Health Minister Harsh Vardhan.

Date : 05-August-2019


NMC Bill: AIIMS doctors call off strike after meeting health minister, Dr. Harsh Vardhan

NEW DELHI: Resident doctors of AIIMS called off their strike and resumed duties on Sunday. They met Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Sunday who assured them that their concerns will be addressed.

Date : 05-August-2019


अस्पतालों में हड़ताल खत्म काम पर लौटे डॉक्टर

नई दिल्ली : पिछले चार दिनों से राष्ट्रीय चिकित्सा आयोग (एनएमसी) विधेयक के खिलाफ चल रही डॉक्टरों की हड़ताल आखिर रविवार को समाप्त हो गई। आज से एम्स सहित दिल्ली के कई अस्पतालों में न सिर्फ इमरजेंसी, बल्कि ओपीडी सेवाएं भी बहाल हो गईं। ऐसे में अंदेशा जताया जा रहा है कि आज स्वास्थ्य सेवाएं वापस पटरी पर लौट आएंगी।

Date : 05-August-2019


NMC Bill: Safdarjung doctors call off strike, to resume services

Resident doctors of Safdarjung Hospital in New Delhi are set to resume duties on Monday after calling off their strike opposing the newly introduced National Medical Commission (NMC) Bill, at midnight.

Date : 05-August-2019


Lok Sabha passes Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2019

New Delhi: The Lok Sabha passed the Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2019 by a voice vote on Monday. The bill sought to ban commercial surrogacy in the country.

Date : 05-August-2019


AIIMS doctors call off strike after meeting with Union health minister

Resident doctors at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) called off their strike with immediate effect on Sunday following a meeting with Union health minister Harsh Vardhan.

Date : 05-August-2019


Doctors protesting against NMC Bill call off stir, to resume work today

The associations of AIIMS and Safdarjung resident doctors, who have been on a strike in protest against certain provisions of the NMC Bill, decided to withdraw their stir, resuming of all services from Monday, i.e. August 5, 2019.

Date : 05-August-2019


Post meeting with Health Minister, AIIMS and Safdarjung resident doctors call off NMC Bill strike

NEW DELHI: Resident doctors of AIIMS and Safdarjung Hospital 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.

Date : 04-August-2019


Resident doctors of AIIMS call off their strike

Resident doctors of AIIMS have called off their strike today following the meeting between Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan and associations of AIIMS and Safdarjung resident doctors.

Date : 04-August-2019


NMC Bill: Doctors call off strike after meeting Health Minister, to resume duties tomorrow

The resident doctors of AIIMS, New Delhi, on Sunday called off their protest against the National Medical Commission (NMC) Bill after a meeting with Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan.

Date : 04-August-2019


NMC Bill stir: AIIMS doctors end strike after meeting health minister, Safdurjung doctors still protesting

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

Date : 04-August-2019


एनएमसी बिल का विरोध कर रहे डॉक्टर माने, खत्म की हड़ताल

नई दिल्ली : केंद्रीय मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन के समझाने के बाद नेशनल मेडिकल कमीशन विधेयक (एनएमसी) का विरोध कर रहे डॉक्टरों ने हड़ताल खत्म कर दी है. डॉक्टर इस बिल को अपने खिलाफ बताते हुए देशभर में लगातार प्रदर्शन कर रहे थे.

Date : 04-August-2019


चार दिन से चल रही डॉक्टरों की हड़ताल खत्म, केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री से मुलाकात के बाद किया एलान

राष्ट्रीय चिकित्सा आयोग (एनएमसी) विधेयक को लेकर चल रही हड़ताल को डॉक्टरों ने चौथे दिन रविवार दोपहर को खत्म किया। इसके साथ दिल्ली एम्स सहित सभी अस्पतालों में डॉक्टर देर शाम ड्यूटी करने पहुंचे।

Date : 04-August-2019


NMC Bill 2019: एम्स के रेजिडेंट डॉक्टरों ने खत्म की हड़ताल, सोमवार को OPD में रहेंगे मौजूद

नई दिल्ली, जेएनएन। केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन से मुलाकात के बाद अखिल भारतीय आयुर्विज्ञान संस्थान (एम्स) के रेजिटेंड डॉक्टरों ने हड़ताल वापस ले ली। उम्मीद है कि सोमवार को एम्स सहित दिल्ली के ज्यादातर अस्पतालों में सामान्य रूप से ओपीडी व इमरजेंसी सेवाओं का संचालन होगा और मरीजों को बड़ी राहत मिलेगी।

Date : 04-August-2019


Health Ministry warns of strict disciplinary actions against striking doctors

Union Health Minister, Dr. Harsh Vardhan warns striking doctors of strict action in case of non-compliance to their duties.

Date : 03-August-2019


NMC बिल का विरोध : हड़ताली डॉक्टरों से मिले हर्षवर्धन, बिल को लेकर कही ये बात

केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने हड़ताल कर रहे डॉक्टरों से काम पर लौटने की शुक्रवार को अपील करते हुए कहा कि राष्ट्रीय आयुर्विज्ञान आयोग (एनएमसी) विधेयक डॉक्टरों एवं मरीजों के हित में है।

Date : 03-August-2019


NMC बिल: हड़ताली डॉक्टरों से मिले हर्षवर्धन, काम पर लौटने की अपील

नेशनल मेडिकल कमीशन (एनएमसी) बिल के विरोध में देश भर के डॉक्टर हड़ताल पर हैं. इस बीच दिल्ली में डॉक्टरों का एक प्रतिनिधिमंडल आज यानी शुक्रवार को केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन से मिला.

Date : 03-August-2019


NMC Bill protest: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan meets striking doctors; asks them to join work

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Friday appealed to striking doctors to resume work, saying the National Medical Commission (NMC) Bill was in the “interest” of doctors and patients.

Date : 02-August-2019


NMC Bill: Harsh Vardhan meets striking doctors, urges them to resume work

New Delhi: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Friday appealed to striking doctors to resume work, saying the National Medical Commission (NMC) Bill was in the "interest" of doctors and patients.

Date : 02-August-2019


Rajya Sabha passes National Medical Commission Bill, 2019

The Rajya Sabha has passed the National Medical Commission Bill, 2019 with few amendments. The bill will be again sent to the Lok Sabha for approval.

Date : 02-August-2019


Harsh Vardhan hails Medical Commission Bill as 'historic'

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Thursday hailed the National Medical Commission (NMC) Bill, 2019, as "historic" and said that it will benefit doctors and medical students.

Date : 01-August-2019


Harsh Vardhan hails Medical Commission Bill as 'historic'

New Delhi: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Thrusday hailed the National Medical Commission(NMC) Bill, 2019, as "historic" and said that it will benefit doctors and medical students.

Date : 01-August-2019


Landmark development! Rajya Sabha passes National Medical Commission Bill, 2019

Registering a landmark development, Rajya Sabha on Thursday passed the National Medical Commission Bill, 2019.

Date : 01-August-2019


‘Most Cancers Can Be Cured if Detected Early’ Says Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi: Health and Family Welfare Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Wednesday that most cancers can be prevented and also cured if diagnosed early.

Date : 01-August-2019


देश में 2022 तक 1.5 लाख कैंसर कल्याण केंद्र खुलेंगे : हर्षवर्धन

केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने राज्यसभा में बुधवार को बताया कि सरकार कैंसर को लेकर गंभीर है और 2022 तक देश भर में 1.5 लाख कैंसर कल्याण केंद्र खोले जाएंगे। केंद्रीय मंत्री कैंसर रोगियों के लिए सुविधाओं पर चर्चा के दौरान सपा सांसद चंद्रपाल सिंह यादव के सवाल का जवाब दे रहे थे।

Date : 01-August-2019


प्लास्टिक और मिलावटी खाने की वजह से बढ़ रहा है कैंसर

नई दिल्ली: देश में बढ़ रहे कैंसर के मामलों का कारण प्लास्टिक का ज्यादा का इस्तेमाल और मिलावटी खाना है, राज्यसभा में चर्चा के दौरान यह बात कही गई. राज्यसभा में चर्चा के दौरान लगातार बढ़ रहे कैंसर के मामलों का जिक्र करते हुए कहा गया कि इसकी रोकथाम के लिए जरूरी है कि प्लास्टिक के इस्तेमाल में कमी लाई

Date : 31-July-2019


Govt 1.5 lakh wellness clinics by 2022: Harsh Vardhan

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Wednesday informed Rajya Sabha that the government is keen on 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.

Date : 31-July-2019


2,0000 more Health and Wellness Centres to become functional by March 2020: Govt

Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan has said that around 20 thousand more Health and Wellness Centres under Ayushman Bharat Scheme will become functional by March next year.

Date : 31-July-2019


NMC Bill passed by Rajya Sabha: Overhaul or cosmetic surgery of healthcare system? An explainer

The NMC bill was passed Parliament, with the Rajya Sabha approving the legislation on Thursday.

Date : 31-July-2019


Biggest reform, says Vardhan

New Delhi : Genuine concerns over the National Medical Commission Bill have been addressed and the legislation will be one of the biggest reforms, Union minister Harsh Vardhan said in Lok Sabha on Monday.

Date : 30-July-2019


NCDC poised to play pivotal role in elimination of diseases: Dr. Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi : Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare at the 110th Annual Day celebrations of NCDC, here today.

Date : 30-July-2019


Harsh Vardhan opens new lab complex at National Centre for Disease Control

Union health minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Tuesday inaugurated the laboratory complex (Lab 3) at NCDC and the new building of National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP)

Date : 30-July-2019


Harsh Vardhan calls NMC giant step for country’s health; ignores protest

New Delhi: Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Harsh Vardhan has assured the medical fraternity across the country that the NMC bill will be a boon for the nations and is just one of step among slew others to reform the health system of the nation.

Date : 30-July-2019


NMC Bill: लोकसभा ने 'राष्ट्रीय आयुर्विज्ञान आयोग विधेयक' को दी मंजूरी

लोकसभा ने सोमवार को ‘राष्ट्रीय आयुर्विज्ञान आयोग विधेयक-2019' (National Medical Commission Bill 2019) को मंजूरी दे दी. सरकार ने इस पर विपक्ष के आरोपों को खारिज करते हुए कहा कि एनएमसी विधेयक निहित स्वार्थी तत्वों का विरोधी है जिसमें राज्यों के अधिकारों को बनाये रखते हुए एकल खिड़की वाली मेधा आधारित पारदर्शी नामांकन प्रक्रिया को बढ़ावा देना सुनिश्चित किया गया है

Date : 30-July-2019


National Medical Commission bill to be biggest reform, says Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi: Genuine concerns over the National Medical Commission Bill have been addressed and the legislation will be one of the biggest reforms, Union minister Harsh Vardhan said in Lok Sabha on Monday.

Date : 29-July-2019


ILBS organizes EMPATHY Conclave 2019

New Delhi: The Institute of Liver & Biliary Sciences has unveiled a major awareness campaign to educate people about hepatitis prevention and treatment as also to provide much-needed psycho social support to patients suffering marginalization in society.

Date : 29-July-2019


Lok Sabha Passes National Medical Commission Bill

New Delhi:Lok Sabha on Monday passed the National Medical Commission Bill for replacing the corruption-plagued MCI with a new body, in what was described by the government as one of the biggest reforms that will end 'inspector raj' in the medical education sector.

Date : 29-July-2019


Lok Sabha passes National Medical Commission Bill 2019

New Delhi:Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Harsh Vardhan said the bill is one of the biggest reform being brought by this government. He said the bill will change the face of medical education sector.

Date : 29-July-2019


दुनिया की सर्वश्रेष्ठ संस्थानों में सफदरजंग, बुजुर्गों के लिए विशेष ओपीडी

नई दिल्ली (ईएमएस)। जल्द ही देश ही नहीं, बल्कि दुनियाभर में सर्वश्रेष्ठ चिकित्सीय संस्थानों में से सफदरजंग अस्पताल एक होगा। यह कहना है केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन का है। मोदी सरकार-2 में स्वास्थ्य मंत्री पद संभालने के बाद डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने यहां दवाओं, चिकित्सा व्यवस्था का निरीक्षण किया।

Date : 28-July-2019


Hepatitis B and C major killers, but few know it

NEW DELHI: There are more people dying in the country of Hepatitis B and C than HIV, malaria and dengue combined — and yet the awareness about the disease remains low.

Date : 28-July-2019


Ministerial-level powers given to so many AIIMS superintendents across the country

New Delhi: The Centre wants to run the Delhi AIIMS hospital as a role model and across the country. That is why the Central Government has appointed experienced doctors who retire from Delhi AIIMS as the Chairman of different AIIMS.

Date : 28-July-2019


Delhi: Safdarjung Hospital to provide geriatric OPD services every Sunday

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan will inaugurate special geriatric OPD services at Safdarjung Hospital on Sunday, which intends to provide easy and accessible healthcare facilities for senior citizens.

Date : 27-July-2019


Ministry of Earth Sciences to form Deep Ocean Mission

New Delhi: Union Minister Harsh Vardhan on Saturday said, "We are living in an era of environmental uncertainty". Inaugurating the Ministry of Earth Sciences' Foundation Day'.

Date : 27-July-2019


Special clinic for elderly at Delhi’s Safdarjung Hospital opens Sunday

A series of new facilities for elderly patients will be made available at Safdarjung Hospital with the administration opening a geriatric OPD, having several specialties like medicine, general surgery, ENT, orthopaedics and ophthalmology, from Sunday.

Date : 27-July-2019


Around 10 crore people benefited under Ayushman Bharat: Dr Harsh Vardhan

Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan today said, around ten crore people have become the beneficiaries under Ayushman Bharat- Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana.

Date : 26-July-2019


Goal is health coverage for all: Harsh Vardhan

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Friday said the government would take steps to ultimately provide universal health coverage to all citizens, as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, after ensuring proper implementation of the Ayushman Bharat scheme.

Date : 26-July-2019


10.74 crore families benefited under Ayushman Bharat: Harsh Vardhan

NEW DELHI:As many as 10.74 crore poor families in the country have been benefited from the Ayushman Bharat under which free treatment up to Rs five lakh can be availed, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said in Lok Sabha on Friday.

Date : 26-July-2019


Under-five mortality rate on decline, says govt

NEW DELHI:All states have shown a decline in mortality rate among children under five years of age, Minister of Health and Family Welfare Harsh Vardhan said in Lok Sabha on Friday.

Date : 26-July-2019


2,158 Medical Postgraduate Seats Have Increased: Health Ministry

NEW DELHI: "2,158 medical seats have increased under Section 10A of Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 in the academic year 2019-20," said Union Minister Ashwini Kumar Choubey in reply to BJP MP Manoj Rajoria's question in Lok Sabha on "whether the Government has any proposal to increase seats for Medical PG courses."

Date : 26-July-2019


10.74 crore families benefited under Ayushman Bharat: Health Minister Harsh Vardhan

As many as 10.74 crore poor families in the country have been benefited from the Ayushman Bharat under which free treatment up to Rs five lakh can be availed, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said in Lok Sabha on Friday.

Date : 26-July-2019


Health Minister Harsh Vardhan speaks about Ayushman Bharat beneficiaries

Health Minister Harsh Vardhan, while speaking during the Question Hour in the Lok Sabha on Friday, stated that there are as many as 10.74 crore poor families in the country that have been provided with the provisions of the Ayushman Bharat scheme that provides for free treatment up to a sum of Rs 5 lakh, that can be availed by the beneficiary.

Date : 26-July-2019


GII सूचकांक में भारत ने सुधारी अपनी रैंकिंग

नई दिल्लीः वैश्विक नवोन्मेषी सूचकांक (GII) 2019 के सूची में भारत ने अपनी रैंकिंग को सुधारते हुए पांच स्थानों का छलांग लगाते हुए 57 वां स्थान से 52 वां स्थान पर पहुंच गया है। बुधवार को जारी एक रिपोर्ट के अनुसार भारत का आईटी सेवाओं के शीर्ष निर्यातक का दर्जा कायम है।

Date : 25-July-2019


ग्लोबल इनोवेशन इंडेक्स 2019: भारत ने पांच पायदान की छलांग लगाई

नई दिल्ली। भारत ने बुधवार को राष्ट्रीय राजधानी में जारी 129 देशों के ग्लोबल इनोवेशन इंडेक्स (जीआईआई) 2019 में 52 वीं रैंक के लिए पांच पायदान की छलांग लगाई है।

Date : 25-July-2019


Union govt proposes central digital repository for Ayushman Bharat health data, invites suggestions

The central government is discussing the creation of National Digital Health Mission (NDHM), a central digital repository for all the data coming under the health insurance scheme Ayushman Bharat.

Date : 24-July-2019


वैश्विक नवप्रवर्तन सूचकांक में भारत ने लगाई 5 पायदान की छलांग, 52वें स्थान पर पहुंचा

बुधवार को जारी एक रिपोर्ट के अनुसार भारत का आईटी सेवाओं के शीर्ष निर्यातक का दर्जा कायम है। वैश्विक नवप्रवर्तन सूचकांक (जीआईआई), 2019 के अनुसार देश के तीन शहर बेंगलुरु, मुंबई और दिल्ली दुनिया के शीर्ष 100 विज्ञान एवं प्रौद्योगिकी केंद्रों में शामिल हैं।

Date : 24-July-2019


Health Ministry has increased 5200 medical seats for EWS Category

5200 MBBS seats have been increased for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) quota in medical colleges by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. According to the Minister of State Ashwini Kumar Choubey, the seats have been increased in the State Government Medical Colleges, State Government Aided Society run Medical Colleges, Municipal Corporation Medical Colleges and Medical Colleges set up on Private Public Mode (PPP).

Date : 24-July-2019


Surrogacy Bill Introduced in Lok Sabha, Aims To Dismantle Commercialization

On July 15, Dr Harsh Vardhan, Health and Family Welfare minister, introduced surrogacy bill in Lok Sabha. According to which only Indian couples who have been legally married for at-least five years, could opt for surrogacy.

Date : 23-July-2019


आयुष डॉक्टर भी कर सकेंगे एलोपैथी इलाज, नेशनल एग्जिट टेस्ट अगले तीन साल में

नेशनल मेडिकल कमीशन का गठन हो जाने के बाद आयुर्वेद और होम्योपैथिक के चिकित्सक भी प्राथमिक स्तर पर एलोपैथी की प्रैक्टिस कर सकेंगे। इसके लिए कमीशन उन्हें बतौर सामुदायिक स्वास्थ्य प्रदाता लाइसेंस जारी करेगा। हालांकि, इन लाइसेंस की संख्या पंजीकृत एमबीबीएस चिकित्सकों की कुल संख्या के एक-तिहाई से कम होगी।

Date : 23-July-2019


National Medical Commission Bill Introduced in Lok Sabha

National Medical Commission Bill Introduced in Lok Sabha: 63 साल पुराने मेडिकल काउंसिल ऑफ इंडिया MCI की जगह नेशनल मेडिकल कमीशन NMC को लाने की सरकार ने तैयारी पूरी कर ली है. सोमवार को लोकसभा में केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य एवं परिवार कल्याण मंत्री डॉ हर्षवर्धन ने इस विधेयक को पेश किया.

Date : 23-July-2019


Explained: What changes are being brought in medical education?

On Monday, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan introduced the National Medical Commission (NMC) Bill in Lok Sabha. An earlier version of this Bill was introduced in the 16th Lok Sabha, and had passed the scrutiny of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare.

Date : 23-July-2019


Bill to provide national exit test for medical PG courses introduced in LS

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan introduced The National Medical Commission Bill, 2019, to provide for a medical education system that also encourages community health perspective and makes services of medical professionals accessible to all citizens.

Date : 23-July-2019


उत्तराखंड समेत तीन राज्यों में लगेंगे 10 एक्स बैंड रडार

देहरादून, राज्य ब्यूरो। बादल फटने समेत मौसम की सटीक पूर्वानुमान के मद्देनजर भारत मौसम विभाग पश्चिमोत्तर के हिमालयी राज्यों उत्तराखंड, हिमाचल व जम्मू-कश्मीर में 10 एक्स बैंड रडार स्थापित करेगा। पृथ्वी विज्ञान मंत्री डॉ .हषवर्द्धन ने लोकसभा में गढ़वाल सांसद तीरथ सिंह रावत के सवाल के जवाब में यह जानकारी दी।

Date : 23-July-2019


Bill to replace MCI now in Lok Sabha

New Delhi: The National Medical Commission (NMC) Bill which seeks to replace 63-year-old Medical Council of India (MCI) to reform the medical sector in India, was introduced in Lok Sabha on Monday.

Date : 23-July-2019


5,200 Medical Seats Increased For EWS Quota: Health Ministry

NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has increased 5,200 MBBS seats under Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) reservation quota medical colleges, according to Minister of State Ashwini Kumar Choubey.

Date : 23-July-2019


National Medical Commission Bill: Know what is NEXT, Bridge Course and NMC Structure

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan introduced the National Medical Commission (NMC) Bill in Lok Sabha on July 22, 2019. Once the National Medical Commission Bill is enacted the Indian Medical Council Act will be repealed.

Date : 23-July-2019


Bill to provide National Exit Test for entrance to postgraduate medical courses introduced in Lok Sabha

New Delhi: A bill that proposes National Exit Test (NEXT), a common final year MBBS examination, which will serve as licentiate exam for entrance to post-graduate medical courses, was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Monday.

Date : 22-July-2019


‘Panel working on curbing rare diseases’

Minister addresses scientists and researchers at CSIR-IICT A high-powered committee under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is working on how to manage rare diseases, said Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare.

Date : 22-July-2019


Health Minister calls for NRI doctors to help with healthcare in India

Indian Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan announced special support from the government to NRI physicians willing to return to India and provide healthcare to needy patients during a health summit in Hyderabad yesterday.

Date : 22-July-2019


Bill to cap MBBS fees, replace Medical Council of India (MCI) tabled in Lok Sabha

The new Bill has the provision for making national standards in medical education uniform

Date : 22-July-2019


CCMB Hyderabad gets advanced next generation sequencing facility

Hyderabad: Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr Harsh Vardhan inaugurated the Next Generation Sequencing (NSG) facility at the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology in Hyderabad on 20th July.

Date : 22-July-2019


Dr Harsh Vardhan introduces NMC Bill in the Lok Sabha

The amended NMC Bill was approved by the union cabinet on Wednesday, July 17. The Bill is set to replace the Medical Council of India, and ushers comprehensive reforms in medical education. It was introduced in the lower house of the Parliament on Monday, July 22

Date : 22-July-2019


CCMB unveils new Next Gen Sequencing facility

Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr Harsh Vardhan recently inaugurated the Next Generation Sequencing (NSG) facility at the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology in Hyderabad.

Date : 22-July-2019


2025 तक टीबी को ज़ड से खतम करने का लक्ष्य पुरा करेगी साकार

नई दिल्ली: वर्ष 2025 तक टीबी मुक्त भारत (TB free India) के सपने को साकार करने के लिए केंद्र सरकार (Central Government) के चार मंत्रालय एकजुट हो गए हैं। इन चारों में स्वास्थ्य (Health), रक्षा (Defence) , रेल (Rail) और आयुष मंत्रालय (Ministry of AYUSH) शामिल हैं। मंत्रालयों के बीच एक एमओयू (MOU) पर भी हस्ताक्षर किया गया है।

Date : 22-July-2019


Indian Health Minister Offers Support to NRI Physicians to Return to India, Provide Healthcare to Needy Patients

HYDERABAD–Dr. Harsh Vardhan, India’s Minister for Health, offers overwhelming support to NRI physicians to return to motherland India and provide healthcare to needy patients.

Date : 21-July-2019


Private hospitals need to temper expectations, govt may not review Ayushman Bharat package rates

Private hospitals that are expecting revision of package rates offered under Ayushmaan Bharat may have to temper their expectations going by the statement by Health Minister and other top officials of National Health Authority (NHA).

Date : 21-July-2019


Union Minister Harsh Vardhan launches next-generation DNA sequencing facility in Hyderabad

The minister also laid the foundation stone for a new skill training and lecture hall complex on the occasion. The Next Generation Sequencing Facility promises to sequence up to 30 human genomes in a day and help researchers to individually tag genomes of up to 80,000 cells in eight minutes.

Date : 21-July-2019


Dr Harsh Vardhan Union Health Minister apprises parliament on the issue of violence against doctors

New Delhi: Through a written reply, the Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Dr Harsh Vardhan has apprised the Rajya Sabha recently regarding the enactment of a Central Law to deal with violence against doctors.

Date : 21-July-2019


20 thousand wellness centres to be completed this year under Ayushman Bharat

20 thousand wellness centres will be completed by the end of the current year under Ayushman Bharat programme.

Date : 21-July-2019


Central Minister urges Telangana State government to join Ayushman Bharat scheme

Hyderabad: Union Minister for Science and Technology, Health and Family Welfare and of Earth Sciences Dr Harsh Vardhan urged the State government to consider joining the Ayushman Bharat scheme of the Centre.

Date : 21-July-2019


Cutting edge technology for CCMB

Hyderabad: Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr. Harsh Vardhan inaugurated the Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) facility at the CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) here on Saturday.

Date : 21-July-2019


Getting states to invest more in health is a major challenge: Harsh Vardhan

My big target is to achieve my prime minister’s dream of universal healthcare for all. We plan to convert 1.5 lakh primary healthcare centres (PHCs) into health and wellness centres by 2022. We have already done that in 19,000 such centres.

Date : 20-July-2019


Dr. Harsh Vardhan inaugurates NSG facility at CCMB

Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr Harsh Vardhan inaugurated the Next Generation Sequencing (NSG) facility at the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology in Hyderabad today.

Date : 20-July-2019


Colistin banned in animal food industry

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued an order prohibiting the manufacture, sale and distribution of colistin and its formulations for food-producing animals, poultry, aqua farming and animal feed supplements.

Date : 20-July-2019


NMC bill to be introduced in Lok Sabha on Monday: Harsh Vardhan

The National Medical Commission Bill, which seeks to replace the Medical Council of India and usher in major changes in the country’s medical education sector, will be introduced in the Lok Sabha on July 22, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said Saturday.

Date : 20-July-2019


माहवारी की वजह से लड़कियों को नहीं छोड़ना पड़ेगा स्कूल: डॉ. हर्षवर्धन

माहवारी के चलते अब देश में लड़कियों को अपनी स्कूली पढ़ाई बीच में ही नहीं छोड़नी पड़ेगी। इसके लिए सरकार आने वाले समय में अलग-अलग राज्यों के कुल करीब 14 हजार सरकारी स्कूलों में सेनेट्री नेपकिन मुहैया कराने वाली वेंडिंग मशीनें लगाने जा रही है। इस प्रोजेक्ट की खास बात यह है कि इनमें नेपकिन को प्रयोग करने के बाद उसे बेहद सुरक्षित ढंग से नष्ट कर देने वाली मशीन भी लगाई जाएगी जिससे स्कूल के पर्यावरण को भी नुकसान नहीं होगा।

Date : 20-July-2019


Health dept. seeks help to tackle dengue

Concerned over the rapid spurt in dengue and chikungunya cases in the State, especially in urban areas, Principal Secretary (Health and Family Welfare) Jawaid Akhtar has written to the Urban Development Department and BBMP seeking their cooperation in controlling the spread of the vector-borne diseases.

Date : 20-July-2019


Odisha to join Ayushman Bharat soon: Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi: A month after a delegation led by Ayushman Bharat CEO Indu Bhusan met state health minister Naba Kishore Das and Chief Secretary Aditya Prasad Padhi in Bhubaneswar June 4, Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Harsh Vardhan Friday said that the state will come onboard the scheme ‘soon’.

Date : 19-July-2019


Inter-ministerial coordination will help combat TB: Health Minister

New Delhi: Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, stated that their aim is to reach key populations served by various ministries such as workers, miners, migrants, tribal population, women and children.

Date : 19-July-2019


Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan launch three-day vector awareness campaign launched

NEW DELHI: A three-day drive to raise awareness on vector-borne diseases such as malaria and dengue and the means to combat the menace has been launched in south Delhi, officials said on Thursday.

Date : 19-July-2019


Achyuta Samanta seeks to set up mobile clinics in tribal areas

New Delhi: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP from Kandhamal Achyuta Samanta, Friday, urged the Union Health Minister to establish mobile health clinics in tribal areas as the people in such areas are more prone to diseases.

Date : 19-July-2019


Health Ministry signs MoU with MoD, Railway and AYUSH ministries to eradicate TB by 2025

NEW DELHI: Union Health Ministry on Thursday signed an MoU with the Ministries of Defence, Railways and AYUSH to eliminate tuberculosis from India by 2025.

Date : 19-July-2019


The Union Minister For Health & Family Welfare, Science & Technology And Earth Sciences, Dr. Harsh Vardhan

NEW DELHI: During The Special ‘Jan Jagrukta Abhiyaan’ For Community Mobilisation And Prevention Of Vector Borne Diseases Like Malaria, Dengue And Chikungunya, At SDMC Primary School, Arjun Nagar, In New Delhi

Date : 19-July-2019


Health, AYUSH Ministries sign MoU for ‘Tuberculosis Free India’

New Delhi: The Ministry of AYUSH and Ministry of Health & Family Welfare on Thursday signed an MoU to forge inter-sectoral convergence at the level of policy, planning and programme implementation for an accelerated response towards “Tuberculosis Free India” initiative.

Date : 18-July-2019


Day 1 of drive: RWAs, schools involved

NEW DELHI: The health ministry has constituted 286 teams with 20-25 members each to carry out activities for prevention and control of mosquito-borne diseases in Delhi.

Date : 18-July-2019


Community efforts in right direction can prevent Vector Borne Diseases: Harsh Vardhan

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan emphasised on the need of community efforts in the right direction to help in preventing Vector-Borne Diseases (VBDs) such as Malaria, Dengue and Chikungunya.

Date : 18-July-2019


Three-day campaign to raise awareness on dengue, malaria in south Delhi

A three-day drive to raise awareness on vector-borne diseases like malaria and dengue and the means to combat the menace has been launched in south Delhi, officials said on Thursday.

Date : 18-July-2019


Community efforts in right direction can prevent Vector Borne Diseases: Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan emphasised on the need of community efforts in the right direction to help in preventing Vector-Borne Diseases (VBDs) such as Malaria, Dengue and Chikungunya.

Date : 18-July-2019


Dr Harsh Vardhan stresses on importance of prevention and community participation to combat vector borne diseases through Jan Jagrukta Abhiyaan

Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare today stressed on the importance of community participation for prevention and control of Vector Borne Diseases (VBDs) like Malaria, Dengue and Chikungunya as he began the three–day Jan Jagrukta Abhiyaan against these diseases in Delhi.

Date : 17-July-2019


Vector-borne diseases: Harsh Vardhan kicks off campaign to raise awareness

New Delhi: Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Wednesday kick-started the South Delhi Municipal Corporation's three-day-long drive to raise awareness about vector-borne diseases like dengue and malaria, from Hauz Khas in South Delhi.

Date : 17-July-2019


Goal is to make India a global model for ‘Health for All’: Harsh Vardhan

Dr Harsh Vardhan began his second term as minister in the National Democratic Alliance – II government by cycling from home to the health and family welfare ministry in Nirman Bhavan to highlight the importance of physical activity for health and green transport for the environment.

Date : 17-July-2019


दिल्लीः डेंगू-चिकनगुनिया के खिलाफ स्वास्थ्य मंत्री ने छेड़ा अभियान, सड़क पर उतरे डॉ हर्षवर्धन

नई दिल्लीः मॉनसून की शुरुआत के साथ डेंगू मलेरिया और चिकनगुनिया बड़ी तेज़ी से फैलता है. इस खतरे को भांपते हुए मोदी सरकार पहले ही हरकत में आ चुकी है. यही वजह है की केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री डॉ हर्षवर्धन आज ब्रीडिंग चेकर की तरह दिल्ली के घरों में मच्छरों के लारवा चेक करने और लोगो को जागरूक करने निकले. हर साल हजारों लोग डेंगू मलेरिया और चिकनगुनिया के शिकार होते है और इसी को रोकने के केंद्र सरकार ने कमर कस ली है.

Date : 17-July-2019


National Medical Commission Bill gets Cabinet nod, to be introduced in current session of Parliament

NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet Wednesday approved the National Medical Commission (NMC) Bill which seeks to replace the Medical Council of India (MCI) and usher in mega reforms in the country's medical education sector.

Date : 17-July-2019


PMJAY: Around 3L patients made Rs 4,405 crore claims

Around Rs 4,405 crore worth of claims by over 3 lakh patients have been made for health insurance under the Ayushman Bharat- Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) scheme since it was launched in September last year.

Date : 17-July-2019


Goal is to make India a global model for ‘Health for All’: Harsh Vardhan

Dr Harsh Vardhan began his second term as minister in the National Democratic Alliance – II government by cycling from home to the health and family welfare ministry in Nirman Bhavan to highlight the importance of physical activity for health and green transport for the environment.

Date : 17-July-2019


3-day community outreach in Delhi against dengue, chikungunya, malaria

As Monsoon finally seems to have reached Delhi, ministry of health and family welfare is putting the final touches to a special community sensitisation programme in Delhi to tackle vector-borne diseases like dengue malaria and chikungunya.

Date : 16-July-2019


MoH&FW to launch a Jan Jagrukta Abhiyaan in Delhi

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is all set to launch a special campaign in Delhi to sensitise and mobilise the community on measures for prevention and control of Vector Borne Diseases (VBDs) like malaria, dengue and chikungunya. The three–day campaign will start from July 17, 2019.

Date : 16-July-2019


कोख का कारोबार करने पर होगी 10 साल तक की कैद

नई दिल्ली। लोकसभा में सोमवार को किराए पर कोख यानी कमर्शियल सरोगेसी पर प्रतिबंध लगाने के लिए सरोगेसी विनियमन विधेयक 2019 पेश किया।

Date : 16-July-2019


दिल्ली में मच्छरों से जंग लड़ने के लिए केंद्र, राज्य और लोकल बॉडी संग-संग

नई दिल्ली: मॉनसून की दस्तक से पहले मच्छरों को लेकर लोगों को जागरूक करने के लिहाज से केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्रालय, दिल्ली सरकार, नगर निगम और एनडीएमसी ने एक साथ कमर कस ली है. राजधानी में मच्छरों से बचाव के लिए लोगों को जागरूक करने के लिए अभियान चलाया जाएगा.

Date : 16-July-2019


प्रकाश पर्व पर पंजाब को मिल सकता है एक और एम्स, लुधियाना या जालंधर में बनाने का प्रस्ताव

केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री डॉ हर्षवर्धन ने पंजाब में दूसरा एम्स श्री गुरु नानक देव जी के 550वें एतिहासिक प्रकाश पर्व पर समर्पित करने संबंधी राज्य से विस्तृत प्रस्ताव की मांग की है। केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री ने मंगलवार को मुख्यमंत्री कैप्टन अमरिंदर सिंह की ओर से किए गए आग्रह के संदर्भ में यह प्रस्ताव मांगा है। मुख्यमंत्री ने एक मीटिंग के दौरान डॉ हर्षवर्धन के सामने यह मुद्दा उठाया।

Date : 16-July-2019


India to have 40,000 Ayushman health-care centres by 2020, says Harsh Vardhan

Union Minister Harsh Vardhan on Tuesday informed the Rajya Sabha that the country will have 40,000 Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWCs), meant for primary health care, by the end of 2019-20.

Date : 16-July-2019


India to have 40,000 primary health care centres under Ayushman Bharat by 2019-20: Government

Union minister Harsh Vardhan Tuesday informed the Rajya Sabha that the country will have 40,000 Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWC), meant for primary health care, by the end of 2019-20. He said over 19,000 AB-HWCs are at present operating in the country.

Date : 16-July-2019


National Digital Health Blueprint in line to reach each individual: Dr. Harsh Vardhan

Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare released the National Digital Health Blueprint (NDHB) report in the public domain for inputs from various stakeholders, here today.

Date : 15-July-2019


डॉ. हर्षवर्धन बोले, आइए, रोकथाम की जा सकने वाली बीमारियों से किसी की मृत्यु न होने दें

नई दिल्ली। केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य एवं परिवार कल्याण मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने आज विश्व जनसंख्या दिवस, 2019 के अवसर पर जनसंख्या एवं विकास पर अंतरराष्ट्रीय सम्मेलन (आईसीपीडी) से संबंधित राष्ट्रीय कार्यशाला @ 25ईयर्स – लिवरेजिंग पार्टनरशिप्स के उद्घाटन के अवसर पर कहा, ‘’आइए, हम सब रोकथाम की जा सकने वाली बीमारियों से किसी गर्भवती महिला और बच्चे की मृत्यु न होने दें’’। 25 साल पहले 1994 में आज ही के दिन काहिरा में महत्वपूर्ण आईसीपीडी का आयोजन हुआ था।

Date : 12-July-2019


प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी ने ‘जय जवान जय किसान, जय विज्ञान’ में ‘जय अनुसंधान’ जोड़ा

प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी ने पूर्व प्रधानमंत्री लाल बहादुर शास्त्री व अटल बिहारी वाजपेयी के प्रसिद्ध नारों में आज यह नया नारा जोड़ दिया प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी ने ‘जय अनुसंधान’ का नया नारा दिया है. उन्होंने पूर्व प्रधानमंत्री लाल बहादुर शास्त्री के प्रसिद्ध नारे ‘जय जवान जय किसान’ और पूर्व प्रधानमंत्री अटल बिहारी वाजपेयी के नारे ‘जय विज्ञान’ में आज ‘जय अनुसंधान’ जोड़ दिया.

Date : 04-01-2019


COP24: 7 points India made while committing to Paris climate agreement principles

India's statement at UN's ongoing climate change conference 2018 (COP24) was made by AK Mehta, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, on behalf of Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan late December 12 night.

Date : 13-12-2018

India is leading from front in handling all global environmental concerns: Dr Harsh Vardhan

Union Science and Technology, Environment and Forests Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan said India has become an inspirational example in handling environmental challenges especially reducing carbon emissions and generating green energies.

Date : 24-12-2018

Harsh Vardhan dedicates ITCOocean complex to Vajpayee

Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr. Harsh Vardhan inaugurated the newly constructed International Training Centre for Operational Oceanography (ITCOocean) complex at Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) here on Saturday.

Date : 22-12-2018
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Technology Development Board invites MSMEs, innovators for ‘National Awards’

Technology Development Board (TDB)-a statutory body under ‘Department of Science & Technology’, Government of India will present ‘National Awards’ to several industrialists, MSMEs and innovators for successful commercialization of indigenous technology.

Date : 21-12-2018
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