The Union Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan assuming the charge as Chair of the Executive Board of WHO for the year 2020-21, during the 147th session of the Executive Board, in a virtual meeting, in New Delhi on May 22, 2020.

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May 25, 2020

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The Union Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan assuming the charge as Chair of the Executive Board of WHO for the year 2020-21, during the 147th session of the Executive Board, in a virtual meeting, in New Delhi on May 22, 2020.

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