Foreign Relations
WHO report significant impact of the ‘Har Ghar Jal’ Program
We are witnessing the role of safe drinking water in saving lives, empowering women and girls, and contributing to ease of living […]
WHO
Foreign Relations
India has continued to provide humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan: MEA
A team led by Joint Secretary (PAI), Ministry of External Affairs, is currently on a visit to Kabul to oversee the delivery operations of our humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan.
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Foreign Relations
MEA participated in the meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs
External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, participated in the meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs/International Relations through video conferencing on 19 May 2022. […]
Foreign Relations
Prime Minister’s participation in the Second Global COVID Virtual Summit
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will participate in the Second Global COVID Virtual Summit on 12 May 2022 at the invitation of the President of the U.S.A., Joseph R. Biden Jr. […]
Health Care
WHO to setup Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in India
Cabinet approves the establishment of the WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (WHO GCTM) in Jamnagar, Gujarat by signing a Host Country agreement between the Government of India and the World Health Organization (WHO). […]
Health Care
Decentralized but unified approach helped in COVID handling
India at WHO SEARO; Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar discusses India’s challenges and opportunities during the COVID-19 Pandemic at the WHO SEARO Ministerial Roundtable’ “With a decentralized but unified, whole of government approach, we focused on rapidly creating COVID dedicated infrastructure and upskilling our healthcare workforce” […]
Health Care
8,001 Janaushadhi Kendras opened covering all the districts of the country
Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyajana (PMBJP), the Government has opened 8,001 Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJKs) as of 02.08.2021 covering all the districts of the country […]
Foreign Relations
Dr. Rajkumar Ranjan Singh inaugurates the BRICS Civil Forum 2021
Dr. Rajkumar Ranjan Singh, Hon’ble Minister of State in the Ministry of External Affairs inaugurated the BRICS Civil Forum 2021 being organised by the Research and Information System for Developing Countries […]
Health Care
Harshvardhan completes term of WHO ED Chairperson
Dr. Harsh Vardhan successfully completes his tenure as Chairperson of Executive Board of WHO; “The time to act is now” says Dr Harsh Vardhan while virtually addressing 149th Session of the WHO Executive Board Meeting […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Fifth session of Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs begins
Fifth session of Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs begins virtually – India is the Host and Spices Board India serves as the secretariat of Committee […]
Health Care
Ayush & WHO sign LoE for Cooperation in Traditional medicine
The Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India and the World Health Organization South East Regional Office (WHO SEARO) signed a Letter of Exchange (LoE) for the secondment/deputation of an AYUSH expert to WHO’s regional traditional medicine programme […]
Foreign Relations
Ayush signs Research Collaborations with 25 Foreign Countries
Ayush ministry has singed MoUs with 25 countries for cooperation, 23 universities for collaborative research and 13 institutes/univ for setting up centers. […]
General
WHO applauds India’s for Fitness campaign
World Health Organisation applauds India for Fitness Ka Dose Aadha Ghanta Roz campaign; celebrities from all walks support the movement
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Corona Virus
8 Vaccines including 3 indigenous are scheduled to be manufactured in India
Dr. Harsh Vardhan addresses World Bank Inter-Ministerial Meet on Vaccinating South Asia; 8 candidates including 3 indigenous ones are scheduled to be manufactured in India; With stringent oversight, we are ensuring, that there is no compromise on scientific and regulatory norms, stretching from the safety of the trials to the efficacy of the vaccines; CO-WIN digital platform will allow citizens to self-register for vaccination, monitor their status and be provided with a QR code-based electronic vaccination certificate” […]
Business
India to produce cost-effective and innovative healthcare solutions for future
Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce & Industry has commended the hospitals, doctors & corona warriors, saying that they really deserve the highest accolades that we as a nation can offer them. […]
Health Care
Dr. Harsh Vardhan addresses Global Prevention Coalition (GPC) for HIV Prevention
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare digitally addressed the Ministerial meeting of the Global Prevention Coalition (GPC) for HIV Prevention, here today through Video Conference. […]
Health Care
Dr. Harsh Vardhan chairs 147th session of WHO Executive Board
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare digitally chaired the 147th session of WHO Executive Board, through Video Conference. […]
Corona Virus
Modi talks to DG of WHO on Ayurveda for COVID-19
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation today with H.E. Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO). […]
Corona Virus
Sputnik V vaccine goes live on social media
The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), Russia’s sovereign wealth fund, and the Gamaleya National Center for Microbiology and Epidemiology, supported by international partners, are launching a campaign across all major social media platforms to provide up-to-date information and raise awareness about the Russian COVID-19 vaccine around the world. The campaign will use #SputnikV hashtag. […]
Health Care
Investing in health is the biggest and most important investment of a nation: Harshvardhan
Dr. Harsh Vardhan attends 73rd session of WHO Southeast Asia Region through Video Conferencing
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Corona Virus
India proposes to set up a Sub-Group on Traditional Medicine at SCO Health Ministers meet
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare digitally participated in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Health Minister’s Digital Meet at Nirman Bhawan today. […]
Business
Govt will do everything to save Plastic Industry: Mandaviya
Union Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers Shri Mansukh Mandaviya has assured that government within the ambit of law, will do whatever is possible to protect the plastic industry from the impact of COVID-19. […]
Health Care
WHO advises 140 COVID tests/day/million population
WHO in its Guidance Note on “Public Health Criteria to Adjust Public Health and Social Measures in the Context of COVID-19” has advised comprehensive surveillance for suspected cases […]
Health Care
New drug for amoebiasis in the offing
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Entamoeba histolytica is the third-leading cause of morbidity and mortality due to parasitic disease in humans. […]
Corona Virus
Anti-microbial multilayer face mask to annihilate pathogenic microorganisms
As of now there is no vaccine or drug available to combat novel coronavirus. Mask, physical distancing and frequent handwashing are the only ways that can save lives. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has also given recommendations on the kind of mask that is most suitable for protection against coronavirus. […]
Corona Virus
ARCI & Mekins develop UVC-based multipurpose disinfection cabinet
India was successful in controlling the spread of COVID 19 caused by the SARS COV2 virus during the first few phases of lockdown due to the strict implementation of COVID 19 guidelines. […]
Foreign Relations
Dr. Harsh Vardhan participates in the 73rd World Health Assembly
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare participated in the 73rd World Health Assembly (WHA) through Video Conference […]