Vivek Murthy
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Indian-American Dr Vivek Murthy sworn in as US Surgeon General
World | Mar 26, 2021, 03:40 PM ISTIndian-American physician Vivek Murthy has been sworn in as the 21st Surgeon General of the US, a role in which his top priority would be to end the coronavirus pandemic that has severely hit the country and be a voice for science.
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New COVID-19 strain in UK does not appear to be deadlier: US Surgeon General Dr Vivek Murthy
World | Dec 21, 2020, 04:59 PM ISTIndian-American physician Vivek Murthy, US President-elect Joe Biden's pick for Surgeon General, has said there is no evidence to suggest that a new and more contagious coronavirus variant reported in the UK is any deadlier.
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Joe Biden to name Vivek Murthy, David Kessler to virus panel
World | Nov 08, 2020, 10:34 PM ISTUS President-elect Joe Biden is planning to name former Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy and former FDA Commissioner Dr. David Kessler as co-chairs of the coronavirus working group he’s launching this week.
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Vivek Murthy takes oath as US Surgeon General
World | Apr 23, 2015, 08:06 AM ISTFort Myer (Virginia): Indian-American Vivek Murthy was yesterday administered the oath for the top post of US Surgeon General by Vice President Joe Biden at a ceremonial ceremony here, becoming the youngest-ever in charge of
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White House hails Vivek Murthy's medical training, communication skills
World | Dec 17, 2014, 04:52 PM ISTWashington: Indian-American Surgeon General- designate Vivek Murthy has the right combination of medical training and communication skills that will serve the country very well, the White House has said, a day after the 37-year-old was
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As "America's Doctor" Vivek will hit the ground running: Obama
World | Dec 16, 2014, 07:40 AM ISTWashington: Lauding the Senate confirmation of 37-year-old Vivek Murthy as the youngest ever Surgeon General, more than a year after his nomination, US President Barack Obama has said the Indian-American physician would hit the ground
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Indian-Americans campaign ahead of Senate vote on Vivek Murthy
World | Dec 15, 2014, 11:26 AM ISTWashington: Ahead of a key Senate vote which could make Vivek Murthy the youngest ever Surgeon General of the US, Indian-Americans here have launched a nationwide campaign calling their Senators to support him. The United
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Vivek Murthy poised to become 'America's doctor'
World | Mar 01, 2014, 02:04 PM ISTWashington: President Barack Obama's pick for surgeon general, Indian American Vivek Murthy, is one step closer to becoming “America's doctor”, with a Senate panel approving his nomination despite opposition from the powerful gun lobby.Democratic controlled
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Obama nominates Indian-American Vivek Murthy for Surgeon General
World | Nov 19, 2013, 01:19 PM ISTWashington: US President Barack Obama has nominated Indian-American Vivek Murthy for the post of Surgeon General, which a top American lawmaker described as a historic moment for the community across the country.While Obama had announced