Time to act is now, says Harsh Vardhan at virtual WHO meeting By IANS | 0 Views 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.