Bihar-born Dr Ashish Jha named White House COVID-19 response coordinator

US President Joe Biden has appointed Indian-American physician Dr Ashish Jha as the new White House COVID-19 response coordinator. President Biden said Jha is "one of the leading public health experts in America" and described him as the "perfect person for the job". The 51-year-old Bihar-born Jha said, "I'm deeply honoured for this chance to serve this country I love."