World Health Day is being celebrated across the globe today to raise awareness about health and good health practices.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared healthy beginnings, hopeful futures as the theme this year to end preventable maternal and newborn deaths and to prioritize women’s longer-term health and well-being.
On the occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed his commitment to building a healthier world. In his message, he stated that the government will continue to focus on healthcare and invest in various aspects of people’s well-being. Mr Modi emphasized that good health is the foundation of every thriving society.
In an exclusive interview with Akashvani News, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Anupriya Patel highlighted the nation’s commendable achievements in the health sector, including the significant fall in maternal and infant mortality ratios. She also appealed to everyone to adopt a healthy lifestyle.