DMA’s 62nd Annual Delhi State Medical Conference (MEDICON 2021)

Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Science and Technology, and Earth Sciences was honored by Delhi Medical Association (DMA) for his contribution to the medical fraternity and exceptional assistance and commendable effort during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

The DMA’s 62nd Annual Delhi State Medical Conference (MEDICON 2021) in collaboration with Dharamshila Narayana Hospital was held at Hotel The Lalit where Dr. Harsh Vardhan was acclaimed due to his work for over a billion people during the Coronavirus pandemic situation.

As per the events Dr. Harsh Vardhan stated that this was a proud moment and honor for him to be present here at MEDICON 2021. He has several cherished memories of his time at the prestigious Delhi Medical Association (DMA), which has a rich history of some of the most esteemed medical professionals, not only in India but anywhere in the world.

He further said- “COVID-19 Pandemic gave us the opportunity that all of us come together and put India before ourselves. Healthcare Workers (HCWs) & Frontline Workers, not just in this room, but across India, rose to the occasion and sacrificed not only their time with family but also their own mental, physical and emotional health for this beloved nation. I want to thank you, your colleagues, your friends & family, and everyone else who gave you the strength and encouragement to serve our motherland during the time it needed us the most.”

 “We are 14 months into what is the biggest health crisis in our lifetime and almost 2 months into the world’s largest COVID-19 vaccination drive. As of today, we have administered over 2 crore COVID-19 vaccine shots and have increased our vaccination rate to 15 lakhs per day. Unlike most other countries, we have a steady supply of COVID-19 vaccines that are safe with proven immunogenicity & efficacy. Based on the initial results, these Made in India vaccines have shown some of the lowest adverse events following immunization (AEFI) anywhere in the world,” added Dr. Harsh Vardhan.

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