Vivek Hallegere Murthy, 37-year-old Indian-American physician, has been confirmed as the 19th Surgeon General of America by US Senate. He is the youngest and the first Indian-origin to hold the highly responsible position. Dr. Murthy's confirmation also marked a major defeat for the powerful gun lobby spearheaded by the National Rifles Association, which had lobbied hard with senators to block a vote, and nearly succeeded, delaying a vote for ...Tuesday 16 December 2014
Indian-Origin Physician Becomes Youngest US Surgeon General
Vivek Hallegere Murthy, 37-year-old Indian-American physician, has been confirmed as the 19th Surgeon General of America by US Senate. He is the youngest and the first Indian-origin to hold the highly responsible position. Dr. Murthy's confirmation also marked a major defeat for the powerful gun lobby spearheaded by the National Rifles Association, which had lobbied hard with senators to block a vote, and nearly succeeded, delaying a vote for ...
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