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World Health Day 2024: "My health, my right"
Every year, on April 7th, the world celebrates World Health Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about global health issues and highlighting the importance of health for all. The theme for World Health Day 2024 is "My health, my right," emphasizing the fundamental right of every individual to access healthcare services without discrimination or financial hardship.
Health is a basic human right, as enshrined in the World Health Organization's constitution, which states that "the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the fundamental rights of every human being without distinction of race, religion, political belief, economic or social condition." Despite this, millions of people around the world still lack access to essential health services, facing barriers such as poverty, inequality, and lack of infrastructure.
The theme "My health, my right" highlights the need for individuals to be empowered to make informed decisions about their health and well-being. It emphasizes the importance of promoting health literacy and ensuring that people have access to accurate and reliable information about health and healthcare services. It also calls for the elimination of barriers that prevent people from accessing healthcare, such as discrimination, stigma, and financial constraints.
One of the key goals of World Health Day 2024 is to promote universal health coverage (UHC), ensuring that everyone can access the healthcare services they need, when and where they need them, without facing financial hardship. UHC is not just about providing access to healthcare services but also about ensuring that those services are of high quality and meet the needs of individuals and communities.
Achieving UHC requires a concerted effort from governments, healthcare providers, civil society, and the private sector. It requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, training healthcare workers, and ensuring that essential medicines and technologies are available and affordable. It also requires addressing the social determinants of health, such as poverty, education, and housing, which can have a significant impact on people's health outcomes.
In addition to promoting UHC, World Health Day 2024 also aims to raise awareness about the importance of mental health and well-being. Mental health disorders affect millions of people worldwide, yet there is still a stigma associated with seeking help for these conditions. World Health Day 2024 seeks to break down these barriers and encourage people to seek help if they are struggling with their mental health.
In conclusion, World Health Day 2024 is an opportunity to reflect on the progress that has been made in improving global health and to renew our commitment to ensuring that everyone has the right to access healthcare services. By promoting universal health coverage, empowering individuals to make informed decisions about their health, and raising awareness about mental health, we can work together to build a healthier, more equitable world for all.

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Sir, thanks for this very valuable and informative presentation. Sir, I have one question. You have mentioned that only four countries have mentioned how to finance this ''health is a human right'' initiative. Sir please name these four countries