World Health Day: PM Modi extends greetings, expresses gratitude to healthcare workers

NEW DELHI: Marking the occasion of World Health Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed heartfelt gratitude to healthcare workers and all those committed to improving global well-being, while reiterating the need to build a healthier and more inclusive society.

Taking to social media platform X, PM Modi said, “On World Health Day, we express our gratitude to all those who dedicate themselves tirelessly to the service of others and work towards a healthier planet. We also reaffirm our commitment to building a healthier society. Let us all keep working together to strengthen healthcare systems and prioritise well-being of every individual.”

Observed annually on April 7, World Health Day aims to highlight pressing public health concerns and encourage coordinated action at both individual and global levels. The day traces its origins to the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1948, with the first observance held in 1950 to commemorate its establishment.

The theme for World Health Day 2026, 'Together for health. Stand with science', underscores the importance of scientific collaboration in addressing global health challenges.