CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -President Joe Biden has nominated US Surgeon General Dr Vivek Murthy to serve as the country’s representative on the executive board of the World Health Organisation. Dr Murthy, 45, will serve in the new position alongside his continued duties as the US Surgeon General, the White House said in a statement.

Detailed explanation-2: -Dr. Vivek H. Murthy was confirmed by the U.S. Senate in March 2021 to serve as the 21st Surgeon General of the United States.

Detailed explanation-3: -The U.S. surgeon general is nominated by the president of the United States and confirmed by the Senate. The surgeon general must be appointed from individuals who are members of the regular corps of the U.S. Public Health Service and have specialized training or significant experience in public health programs.

Detailed explanation-4: -Dr. Vivek Murthy was confirmed by the US Senate in March 2021 to serve as the 21st Surgeon General of the country.

Detailed explanation-5: -Richard Carmona, the last surgeon general, told the House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Government Reform that he had been instructed to mention President Bush three times on each page of his speeches, which were vetted by officials at the parent agency, the Department of Health and Human Services.