"At a critical time like the present pandemic, there is no scope for the industry to stick to Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)," said Dr Harsh Vardhan
Time to act is now, says Harsh Vardhan at virtual WHO meeting
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Union Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan. . Image Source: IANS News
New Delhi, June 2 : Addressing the 149th session of the World Health Organization (WHO) executive board meeting on Wednesday, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said that all must rise to the occasion to save the powerless and the voiceless, to see hope in these darkest of hours.
Harsh Vardhan, who successfully completed his tenure as the chairperson of the executive board of WHO, said in his address, I believe that we at WHO must all rise to the occasion, to save the powerless and the voiceless, to see hope in these darkest of hours. This is one chance, one moment to forge open collaborations and reaffirm the fundamental truth that the world is one.
WHO, others must find ways to ensure affordable access to key drugs in critical times: Vardhan
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Last Updated: Jun 02, 2021, 09:45 PM IST
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Vardhan addressed the 149th Session of the WHO Executive Board on the last day of his tenure through video conference, and reminded the members of the sacrifices of brave, distinguished and honourable Covid warriors across the world so that humanity may survive.
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At a critical time like the present pandemic, there is no scope for industry to stick to intellectual property rights, Vardhan highlighted.
Let there be no delay in operating HLL Biotech s vaccine plant: Stalin
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Let there be no delay in operating HLL Biotech s vaccine plant: Stalin. Image Source: IANS News
Chennai, June 2 : Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has reiterated his request to Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan to hand over the vaccine plant of HLL Biotech Ltd near here to the state government .
In a letter to Harsh Vardhan, a copy of which was released to the media here, Stalin said: While I would like to reiterate our earlier request, I wish to highlight to you the urgency of the moment, given the need for immediate commencement of production.