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The Union Health Minister visited the Bhuj Air Force Station on Wednesday to take stock of the preparations made by 'Garuda' Emergency Response Team of the Indian Air Force

Mandaviya To Hold Meeting With State Health Ministers Amid Covid-19 Situation

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Over the last two days, chief ministers of many states have conducted high-level meetings with senior officials to take stock of their preparedness against Covid-19

Centre Has Started With Covid Preventive Measures, Says Union Health Minister

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The Minister notified the parliament that restraint is probably on New Year celebrations and states have been suggested to enforce mask mandate, use of sanitizers, and social distancing, along with increased understanding for preventive doses

Melinda Gates Applauds India's Covid-19 Management, Vaccination Drive

They also discussed opportunities to leverage Indian vaccine manufacturing and digital goods for global public health, specifically in light of India’s charge of the G-20 Presidency

Foreign COVID-19 Vaccine Firms Can Do Business, But On India's Terms: Mandaviya

He was speaking at the launch of a book titled 'A Nation To Protect - Leading India Through The Covid Crisis' and authored by Priyam Gandhi Mody

Over 1 Crore Teens Vaccinated Against COVID-19 In India: Govt

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya praised the enthusiasm among adolescents for vaccination and congratulated them on this achievement. He also appealed to all eligible adolescents to get vaccinated at the earliest.

First Covid Vaccine Dose Given To 86% Of Eligible Population: Mandaviya

To a query related to Omicron, he said that studies are going on and only after the studies are complete, it will be known which vaccine is how much effective against the new variant.

Centre Won't Rush In Giving Covid-19 Vaccine To Children: Mansukh Mandaviya

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All the vaccines which have currently received emergency use authorisation will be granted full authorisation only after a detailed study and based on the data of four to five years

India Has Potential To Become International Health Tourism Hub: Mansukh Mandaviya

Addressing the inaugural session of CII Asia Health 2021 Summit, Mandaviya urged the private sector to invest in the Indian healthcare sector, saying the country has the potential to become a hub of international health tourism.

COVID-19 Vaccine Delivery Through Drones Starts In Northeast

Mandaviya expressed confidence in the initiative and noted that it can be helpful in delivering not only vaccines but also other medical supplies.

70% Indian Adult Population Administered COVID-19 Vaccine 1st Does: Union Health Minister

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According to officials, 25 per cent of the adult population has been administered both doses.

80 Crore Covid Vaccine Doses Administered In Country: Health Minister

India administered the highest ever single-day vaccinations with 2.5 crore doses given in 24 hours, which Mandaviya described as a golden chapter in world history.

Mansukh Mandaviya Holds Meeting With Dr Reddy's Lab Chairman On Sputnik V Production, Supply

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The Hyderabad-based drug major has already stated that the locally manufactured Sputnik V will be available from September-October period.

Serum Institute Writes To Union Health Minister Proposing Reforms In Drug Regulatory System