A medical doctor who branched out into public life, Dr. Harsh Vardhan has an impeccable electoral record of 25 years, having been elected five successive times to the Delhi Legislative Assembly and serving two consecutive terms as a Member of Parliament to the Lok Sabha (House of Commons). His public life has been stellar and marked by outstanding achievements in health, education, law, science, technology, and the environment.

Dr. Harsh Vardhan’s engagement in the eradication of the dreaded disease Poliomyelitis from India has found overwhelming global appreciation. Subsequently, he has been at the forefront of the battle against tobacco and drug abuse and was instrumental in the enactment of several laws in India to tackle these problems. For his long-standing commitment to humanity, Dr. Harsh Vardhan has been the proud recipient of various national and international awards of repute.

Dr. Harsh Vardhan became Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare for the second time in 2019, and has been at the forefront of India’s response to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. He is also known worldwide for reiterating India’s commitment to end TB by 2025, stating that it is high time for the international community to implement faster and more innovative global TB control measures in the fight against the disease.

Since March 2021, Minister Harsh Vardhan is the Chair of the Stop TB Partnership Board.