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  Mansukh Mandaviya to address Investor Summit today

  India | October 27, 2021 6:48 IST

  The theme of the summit is "Opportunities and Partnerships in Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices."

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  Nod sought for additional 800 MBBS seats this year: TN Health Minister

  Education | October 24, 2021 16:49 IST

  Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma. Subramanian has said the State government has sought the approval of the MCI to add 800 more MBBS seats this year.

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  Manish Sisodia urges Centre to issue guidelines for Chhath, writes to health minister

  India | October 12, 2021 21:54 IST

  Celebrated after Diwali, Chhath involves an offering of 'Arghya' by fasting women to the Sun god in knee-deep water. 

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  'Modern Indian women want to stay single...' says Karnataka Health Minister | Watch

  India | October 11, 2021 0:27 IST

  Lamenting the "western influence' on Indian society, the Minister said people are not willing to let their parents be with them.

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  India administers over 1 crore vaccine doses for fifth time

  India | September 27, 2021 22:39 IST

  Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya tweeted, "Congratulations to the nation, as we administer another 1 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses. Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India delivers a punch to Corona - Record of 1+ crore vaccines achieved for the 5th time."

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  Uttarakhand Govt aims to vaccinate 100pc population by December 2021

  News | September 25, 2021 12:40 IST

  Uttarakhand Government has aimed to vaccinate 100 per cent of its eligible population by December 2021. "Almost 95% of the eligible population have been vaccinated with the first dose and 40% with the second dose. We are aiming to vaccinate 100% of the eligible population by December," said State Health Minister, Dhan Singh Rawat. He further added, "We held a review meeting and instructed district authorities to conduct 100% COVID-19 testing in the districts where testing has been reduced."

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  How to deal with long-term health issues after Covid? Govt issues comprehensive guideline

  India | September 23, 2021 14:11 IST

  "This is the first such series of 7 modules released in India, providing extensive guidelines for the medical fraternity. This includes a module for healthcare providers to deal with mental health, which is of utmost importance," Mansukh Mandaviya added.

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  Nipah virus: 24 samples sent to NIV Pune found negative, says Kerala Health Minister

  News | September 07, 2021 11:39 IST

  All 24 samples of eight persons sent to National Institute of Virology, Pune were found negative for Nipah virus, informed Kerala Health Minister Veena George on September 07.

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  'Vaccination for Indian students': Mansukh Mandaviya meets counterparts of UK, Brazil, Italy

  India | September 05, 2021 23:33 IST

  Mandaviya is in Rome, Italy, for the G20 health ministers' meeting.

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  12-year-old dies of Nipah virus in Kerala, 188 primary contacts indentified: State Health Minister

  News | September 05, 2021 19:00 IST

  12-year-old boy died due to Nipah virus on September 05 and 188 primary contacts have been identified, said Kerala Health Minister Veena Gorge.

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  Two health workers show symptoms of Nipah virus infection: Kerala Health minister

  India | September 05, 2021 14:56 IST

  The 2 are among the 20 high-risk contacts of the deceased 12-yr-old child, she said.

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  Delhi govt aims to add 6,800 ICU beds within 6 months

  News | August 30, 2021 13:10 IST

  To prepare for the possible third wave of COVID-19, Delhi Government has decided to provide more than 6,800 ICU beds in seven hospitals within six months.

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  Gujarat: First commercial batch of Covaxin released from Bharat Biotech's new plant

  India | August 29, 2021 13:20 IST

  The govt had earlier this month given approval to Bharat Biotech's Ankleshwar-based manufacturing plant to produce anti-COVID vaccine Covaxin.

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  When will Covid vaccines be available for children? Health Minister responds

  India | August 19, 2021 23:29 IST

  Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday said that the results of an ongoing research for development of Covid-19 vaccines for children may arrive next month and the antidote may be launched "very soon".

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  Union ministers Mansukh Mandaviya, Parshottam Rupala begin 'Jan Ashirwad Yatra' in Gujarat

  India | August 19, 2021 14:22 IST

  Rajya Sabha member and Health Minister Mandaviya started a vehicle rally on Thursday morning from Rajkot after addressing party workers at a hall in the city.

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  COVID review: Health minister Mansukh Mandaviya to visit Kerala on August 16, Assam on August 17

  India | August 14, 2021 10:06 IST

  Mansukh Mandaviya is also likely to visit Guwahati in Assam on August 17 for holding a review meeting, sources said.

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  Zika virus: 65 cases reported in Kerala till August 2, says Health minister Mandaviya

  India | August 06, 2021 15:55 IST

  Elaborating on the measures taken by the government, Mandaviya said the Union Ministry of Health has prepared and widely disseminated Zika action plan, detailing control and containment activities to be followed in the event of an outbreak.  

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  How Mansukh Mandaviya plans to change working of Health Ministry with 'Idea Box'

  India | July 28, 2021 12:01 IST

  Soon after taking charge of the Health Ministry, Mansukh Mandaviya categorically asked officers to bring about a the change in the work culture.

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  COVID: Delhi's positivity rate below 0.1%

  News | July 13, 2021 19:00 IST

  Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on July 13 said that the national capital reported 45 new COVID-19 cases on July 12 and the positivity rate has dipped below 0.1%.

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  Mansukh Mandaviya takes charge as India's new Health Minister

  India | July 08, 2021 12:17 IST

  The Health Ministry was held by Harsh Vardhan, who is one of the top ministers to be dropped in the reshuffle.