India’s New Health Minister Vows To Provide Universal Health Coverage
The Lancet: New government gears up for India’s health challenges
“Harsh Vardhan, India’s new health minister, has pledged to bring transparency in health care services and provide health insurance to all citizens. Vardhan, an ear, nose, and throat surgeon by qualification, is touted by many health experts as the pioneer of India’s Pulse Polio program. He has also served as the health minister of Delhi from 1993 to 1998…” (Sachan, 6/21).
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