Press release

Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Sajid Javid, prioritises ending pandemic

Sajid Javid says he's honoured to take up new post, acknowledging 'huge responsibility'.

• From: Department of Health and Social Care and The Rt Hon Sajid Javid
• Published: 27 June 2021

This was published under the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid said:

I’m incredibly honoured to take up the post of Health and Social Care Secretary, particularly during such an important moment in our recovery from COVID-19. This position comes with a huge responsibility and I will do everything I can to deliver for the people of this great country.

Thanks to the fantastic efforts of our NHS and social care staff who work tirelessly every day, and our phenomenal vaccination programme, we have made enormous progress in the battle against this dreadful disease. I want our country to get out of this pandemic and that will be my most immediate priority.

Published 27 June 2021