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India turned COVID crisis into opportunity: Harsh Vardhan

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India turned COVID crisis into opportunity: Harsh Vardhan

India turned COVID crisis into opportunity: Harsh Vardhan

Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan held a press conference on February 15 and said, "COVID strengthened country's health potential.

We turned a crisis into opportunity.

From 1 lab to 2,500 labs, we improved."He further said, "I believe, if the dream of 'Health for All' is ever to be fulfilled in world, its model will be developed in India.

Our holistic approach, ancient medical wisdom, other health facilities and systems collectively will make a model emulatable for the world."


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