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31.2 lakh children do not complete vaccination in India
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 22 (ANI): An estimated 260 lakh babies are born every year in India of which 31.2 lakhs children are unable to complete full round of vaccination, according to the latest figures by Health Management Information System which compiles report card prepared by every sta
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AIIMS Delhi tops cleanliness list of Centre-run hospitals, bags Rs 3 cr ca
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi, [India], Oct 11 (ANI): Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Friday awarded the first prize to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi for working dedicatedly towards the mission of 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' and maintaining cleanliness within the institute
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Harsh Vardhan urges states to increase healthcare spending to achieve NHP
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 10 (ANI): 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
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Dr Harsh Vardhan launches 'eDantseva' digital platform for oral health inf
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 7 (ANI): 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.
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Ahead of Diwali, govt launches eco-friendly crackers to fight air pollutio
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 5 (ANI): As concerns over air-pollution loom ahead of Diwali, Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Saturday launched eco-friendly green firecrackers, which have been manufactured in India and are available in markets for sellers and consumers.
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Draw of lots to be held for selecting members of NMC, says Harsh Vardhan
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 4 (ANI): A draw of lots will take place on October 14 for selecting members of the National Medical Commission (NMC) which will replace the existing system of Medical Council of India, said the Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Friday.
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Hospitals to get recognition for exceptional work under PMJAY: Harsh Vardh
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sept 30 (ANI): After the de-empanelment of 111 hospitals for fraudulent practices, the government will give 'name and fame' to those medical units which are doing excellent work under the Ayushman Bharat- Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna (PMJAY), said Union Health Minister
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Harsh Vardhan cycles to WHO meet, participates in yoga session
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sept 3 (ANI): Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Tuesday cycled to Hyatt Hotel, venue of the 72nd session of World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for South-East Asia (SEARO) and took part in a yoga session.
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Harsh Vardhan seeks amendment in discriminatory laws against persons affec
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 20 (ANI): Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan has written to Union Law and Justice Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad and Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Thawar Chand Gehlot, seeking amendment of the "existing discriminatory laws against persons affected
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DMA lauds NMC Act, demands Central Health Act for doctors' safety
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 13 (ANI): 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.
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Campaign to sensitise people on benefits of breastfeeding every month: Var
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 8 (ANI): Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Thursday said the first week of every month will be dedicated to sensitising people about the multiple benefits of breastfeeding.
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Harsh Vardhan meets agitating doctors, urges them to call off strike
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi (India), Aug 4 (ANI): With the doctors' strike against the National Medical Commission (NMC) Bill 2019 entering the fourth day on Sunday, Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan met agitating doctors and urged them to call off their strike.
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