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  UK health minister Matt Hancock resigns after breaking Covid rules by kissing aide

  World | June 27, 2021 10:47 IST

  Hancock had been under growing pressure since the tabloid Sun newspaper published images showing him and senior aide Gina Coladangelo kissing in an office at the Department of Health.

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  Delhi Health Minister mocks MP's vaccination policy

  News | June 23, 2021 18:40 IST

  Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain, during a press conference on June 23 remarked at Madhya Pradesh's vaccination drive.

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  Bihar Health Minister explains reason behind sudden spike in COVID deaths

  News | June 10, 2021 16:00 IST

  Amid the dip in rising cases of COVID-19, a sudden hike was witnessed in death toll on June 10.

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  Vaccination in Rajasthan halted since May 31: State Health Minister

  News | June 08, 2021 20:29 IST

  Rajasthan Health Minister Dr Raghu Sharma informed that vaccination in the state has been halted since May 31. He further said that next batch of vaccines will arrive on June 09.

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  Resident doctors in MP end strike

  News | June 07, 2021 18:15 IST

  Junior resident doctors in Madhya Pradesh ended their strike on June 07. Over 3,000 doctors went on strike on May 31 over several demands. Their demands included an increase in stipend by 6% per year among others.

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  Dr Harsh Vardhan, Health Minister, India, Dr Patrick Amoth, Kenya

  News | June 02, 2021 18:40 IST

  Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan completed his tenure as Chairman of WHO Executive Board on June 02.

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  COVID: 'Recovery rate 93% in Maharashtra, but lockdown still extended'

  News | May 28, 2021 18:07 IST

  Talking on the current COVID crisis, Maharashtra Health Minister, Rajesh Tope said, "The recovery rate in the state has reached to 93 per cent.

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  Innovations, best practices shared by districts with PM Modi on Covid curb - Details

  India | May 21, 2021 13:31 IST

  The Union Health Ministry on Friday shared lists of several innovations and best practices beneficial in curbing the spread of Covid 19 and that could result in fruitful covid management.

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  COVID: Anil Vij wants all oxygen plants under military control for safety, smooth functioning

  India | May 07, 2021 16:36 IST

  "Control and management of all Oxygen Generation Plants should be handed over to military or paramilitary forces for safety and smooth functioning of the plants," Vij said in a tweet.

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  COVID 19 India LIVE: Over 80K people in 18-44 age group vaccinated on May 1, informs Health Ministry

  Health | May 02, 2021 8:44 IST

  Amid the rising coronavirus cases in the country, the government is making sure that the citizens get themselves tested and even vaccinated. In the wake of the same, Phase 3 vaccination drive for people over 18 years of age began from May 1. Here are all the health updates on Covid19 that you need to know.

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  Govt allocate vaccines to states as per their performance: Harsh Vardhan

  News | April 29, 2021 18:47 IST

  Reacting on vaccine doses allocation to different states, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on April 29 reiterated that Central government allocate vaccines to states as per their performance in terms of vaccination.

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  Don't panic majority of patients can recover at home: Health Minister

  News | April 29, 2021 18:46 IST

  Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on April 29 urged people not to panic and assured that majority of patients can recover at home while being in touch with doctor.

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  India going through same COVID crisis as UK, Europe did earlier: South Africa health minister

  World | April 27, 2021 9:02 IST

  The current COVID-19 crisis of a huge number of daily infections in India is something that has already happened elsewhere in the world, South African Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said

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  Karnataka Health Minister hits out at those criticising govt for handling COVID situation

  India | April 23, 2021 15:57 IST

  "We are in this situation after giving permission to various economic activities. Is it magic to contain the spurt in cases after letting all the economic activities take place?" Sudhakar told reporters.

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  Availability of oxygen, Remdesivir increased in Bihar: State Health Minister

  News | April 22, 2021 23:00 IST

  Bihar Health Minister Mangal Pandey on April 22 informed that the availability of oxygen and Remdesivir injection has been increased in the state; amid surge in cases of COVID-19.

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  Delhi govt looted our oxygen tanker yesterday, alleges Anil Vij

  News | April 21, 2021 17:49 IST

  Amid worsening COVID situation in the country, Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij on April 21 alleged that the Delhi government on April 20 looted the state's oxygen tanker which was going towards Faridabad. "We are being forced to give our oxygen to Delhi.

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  Was hoping that PM would announce free vaccine for every citizen: TS Singh Deo

  News | April 21, 2021 11:03 IST

  Chhattisgarh Health Minister TS Singh Deo reacted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to nation on April 20. He said that he was hoping that the PM in his address would announce free vaccine for every citizen. "The PM didn't mention anything on how much the vaccine production capacity will be boosted and on the number of vaccine doses to be given to states after that".

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  COVID: '2,462 beds vacant,' informs Delhi Health Minister

  News | April 20, 2021 14:40 IST

  While the COVID-19 situation remains serious in the national capital, Health Minister Satyendar Jain said that there are 18,923 beds in Delhi as of now, of which 16,461 beds are occupied and 2,462 beds are vacant.

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  Strict action against those involved in black marketing of Remdesivir: Health Minister

  News | April 16, 2021 18:00 IST

  Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on April 16 said that strict action would be taken against those involved in black marketing of the Remdesivir drug.

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  Health Minister Harsh Vardhan visits AIIMS Trauma Centre

  News | April 16, 2021 17:40 IST

  Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan visited All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Trauma centre on April 16 and announced that 70 more beds will be added to Trauma Centre.