World Health Day

April 7, 2024

Dr Swetha Rajeshwari
Public Health Specialist
Dept. of Biochemistry and Nutrition
 Background
Health is not a privilege, it is a right
• Health of millions is under threat
- diseases and disasters
- conflicts
- climate change
• WHO council on Economics of Health for all –
140 countries recognise health as right
 Focus of the campaign
• Accessible to health services
• Education and information
• Safe drinking water, Good nutrition
• Clean air
• Quality housing and decent working and
environment
 You have the right to…
• Safe and quality care, without any
discrimination
• Privacy and confidentiality of your health
information
• Information about your treatment and to
informed consent
• Bodily autonomy and integrity.
• Make decisions about your own health
 What can we do..
• Educate ourselves – decisions on our health
• Protect our health- involve in decision making
• Promote healthy environments
 What can the government do..
• Every law counts- across all the sectors
• Invest in health, primary care
• Involve the public in decision making
• Understand the health needs of the
population
• Safeguard the right to health in war and
conflict
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