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Dr. Harsh Vardhan successfully completes his tenure as Chairperson of Executive Board of WHO

  • Integrity Education, Delhi
  • 03, Jun 2021
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Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan today addressed the 149th Session of the World Health Organization, Executive Board Meeting through Video Conference. Dr. Harsh Vardhan successfully completes his tenure as Chairperson of Executive Board of WHO today. He said, in May last year, he was entrusted with the responsibility to be the Chair of the Executive Board.
 
The Minister commend the World Health Organization for its steadfast support to all Member States throughout the pandemic. Dr Harsh Vardhan said, he is inspired that the World Health Assembly vigorously supported equitable global access to COVID-19 medicines and vaccines. He said, Global solidarity and cooperation are fundamental to all areas of the pandemic response and must continue to be strengthened.
 
Director General of WHO, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus congratulated, Dr Harsh Vardhan for his pivotal leadership to global health. Dr Tedros also congratulated him for receiving the Special Director-Generals Award of WHO. Appreciating his contribution towards tobacco control, he said that Dr Harsh Vardhan has been instrumental in driving global efforts towards Tobacco Control.

Sources : News On Air