Dr Harsh Vardhan to represent India as member of GAVI Board Dr Harsh Vardhan to represent India as member of GAVI Board 29 December 2020 | News Image Credit: PIB Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister, Health and Family Welfare has been nominated by the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (GAVI) as a member of the GAVI Board. Vardhan will be representing the South-East Area Regional Office (SEARO)/ Western Pacific Regional Office (WPRO) constituency on the GAVI Board. He will be representing India from January 1, 2021 until December 31, 2023. The seat is currently held by MyintHtwe of Myanmar. The Board normally meets twice a year in June and November/ December and holds an annual retreat, normally in March or April. All these meetings are normally attended in person.