Lakshya Sampoorn Swasthya ka – because our health eventually depends on the health of those around us. On World Health Day, to remind ourselves that health is a basic right of every human being and everyone should have access to affordable and acceptable healthcare NDTV - Dettol #BanegaSwasthIndia campaign did a special coverage through the day on April 7 on what health for all really means, health and hygiene in India, and also listen to voices of people from all over India on what they would do if they became health minister for a day.
Here are the highlights from the #BanegaSwasthIndia World Health Day Special on April 7:
Union Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya's message on World Health Day
On the occasion of World health day, Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya urged the citizens to look at health holistically. He said, "We should insist on cleanliness. We should drink clean water and get timely health check-up done."
Kiran Mazumdar Shaw from Biocoin joins #WorldHealthDay special coverage to discuss the importance of providing acesssible and affordable healthcare![](https://edata.ndtv.com/feeds/liveblog/3925324/638164903610632964.png)
Over 10,000 Gulabi Didis have been deployed in several districts of India, to ensure that no child dies due to malnutrition. Gulabi Didis are on the forefront of driving Reckitt's nutrition programme 'Reach Each Child', prioritising nutrition for children within the first 1,000 days of life. These women are trained on nutrition by experts like Padmashree Dr Indira Chakravarty, Ex IMA president Dr Narender Saini and other global experts.
What does hygiene mean to the people of India
Union Minister Smriti Irani on government's work towards providing good healthcare and nutrition of women and children on #WorldHealthDay ![](https://edata.ndtv.com/feeds/liveblog/3925324/638164868173454773.png)
On #WorldHealthDay, Minister for Women and Child Development, Smriti Irani discusses the importance of a sanitation, clean water and toilets and its impact on one's health
"We have to recognise that there's a cyclic impact on a child's health which is dependent on how healthy both mother and father are," said Ms. Irani.
On #WorldHealthDay, how can we achieve #HealthForAll, Divya Sharma, Member, Young People’s Action Team of YuWaah at UNICEF explains
A young school boy from Delhi wants to improve the healthcare infrastructure in the country by increasing the number of hospital beds.
"Climate change drives drought, frequent flooding, forest fires that pollute the air and lead to biodiversity loss. There is a significant rise in zoonotic disease because of biodiversity loss. When we lose nature, there is a higher frequency of infectious disease jumping from animals to people," said Ms. Mirza.
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"Climate change and health are interlinked. It can influence the spread of infectious diseases, such as Dengue and Malaria by altering the habitat and disruption of disease carrying organisms like mosquitoes. It has adverse effects on children, the elderly population and people with comorbidities."
On #WorldHealthDay, Deepali Khanna from Rockefeller Foundation discusses the effects of climate change on food, physical and mental health ![](https://edata.ndtv.com/feeds/liveblog/3925324/638164811868661534.png)
Vishwajit Pratapsingh Rane, Goa Health minister explains the state government's work towards providing healthcare for all ![](https://edata.ndtv.com/feeds/liveblog/3925324/638164801193461100.png)
The menace of plastic in the world: Actor Dia Mirza details on #WorldHealthDay ![](https://edata.ndtv.com/feeds/liveblog/3925324/638164800365508022.png)
"Climate change drives droughts, frequent flooding, and forest fires that pollute the air and lead to biodiversity loss. There is a significant rise in zoonotic disease because of biodiversity loss. When we lose nature, there is a higher frequency of infectious disease jumping from animals to people," said Ms. Mirza.
Actor And UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador, Dia Mirza on the effects of climate change on human health![](https://edata.ndtv.com/feeds/liveblog/3925324/638164797762532282.png)
On #WorldHealthDay, UNICEF India pledges to provide the nurturing care children need to survive and thrive
Young People’s Action Team of YuWaah at UNICEF Member, Divya Sharma's #WorldHealthDay Message
International Sand Artist & Padma Shri Awardee, Sudarshan Pattnaik's tribute to World Health Day
“I Will Focus On Primary Healthcare In India”, Delhiite’s World Health Day Wish
Parmarth Niketan, A Gurukul Takes Sanskrit Curriculum On Hygiene Into Its Teachings
Health Is Not Just Physical Well-Being, It Is Mental Well-Being As Well: Bhumi Pednekar
"When the pandemic hit us, it was a huge challenge for the pharma sector. We had to scale up capacities to meet the demand. We brought the strains of SARS-CoV-2 from National Institute of Virology, Pune and rolled out the work. Our bioprocess engineers and technologists started working with it, inactivated and produced a vaccine in less than 45 days," said Ms. Ella.
How can the pharmaceutical sector be strengthened? Bharat Biotech's Suchitra Ella details on #WorldHealthDay ![](https://edata.ndtv.com/feeds/liveblog/3925324/638164761063572014.png)
Dr. Randeep Guleria from Medanta explains the evolution of viruses and the importance of hygiene in preventing their transmission![](https://edata.ndtv.com/feeds/liveblog/3925324/638164753095733629.png)
"Infection spreads through various routes, such as through droplets, some are airborne while some spread through touching surfaces like a door handle or top of a table. Therefore, maintaining a good hygienic routine, including washing hands, sanitises them helps prevent and break the chain of transmission of infection," said Dr. Randeep Guleria, Chairman-Institute of Internal Medicine and Respiratory & Sleep Medicine and Director-Medical Education, Medanta.
“I Will Provide Affordable Medicines”, Delhiite’s World Health Day Message
Sustainable Development Goal 5: Gender equality, Ms. Pednekar emphasised on creating an equal space for women at every level![](https://edata.ndtv.com/feeds/liveblog/3925324/638164738983459322.png)
"The last three years, we have realised that our healthcare system needs to be strengthened and it has to start at the grassroot level. There are several sections of society that are deprived of access to basic healthcare. Basic healthcare is a right of every human," Ms. Pednekar on the lessons learnt for the coronavirus pandemic.
As the first national advocate for UNDP India SDGs, Ms. Pednekar talks on about the importance of the Goals in achieving healthcare for all on #WorldHealthDay![](https://edata.ndtv.com/feeds/liveblog/3925324/638164730931990087.png)
Karnataka Minister C. N. Ashwath Narayan discusses the provisions under the National Health Mission on #WorldHealthDay ![](https://edata.ndtv.com/feeds/liveblog/3925324/638164728943923184.png)
On #WorldHealthDay, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal pledges to build a healthier India
This is what Manvi Tiwari, Member, Young People’s Action Team of YuWaah at UNICEF would like to prioritise if she got a chance to be the Health Minister.
Meet the ministers of Hygiene parliament in Varanasi, who are making sure everyone follows hygiene practices in school
On #WorldHealthDay, Chhattisgarh Health Minister, T.S. Singh Deo talks about the state's efforts towards improving healthcare for all ![](https://edata.ndtv.com/feeds/liveblog/3925324/638164695436332717.png)
Ravi Bhatnagar, Director, External Affairs & Partnerships, SoA, Reckitt discusses NDTV and Reckitts partnership in delivering the message of 'Health For All'![](https://edata.ndtv.com/feeds/liveblog/3925324/638164689314774410.png)
Karnataka Chief Minister, Basavaraj Bommai commits to raise awareness about health concerns by providing health information and guidance to the public
Coming up on #WorldHealthDay Banega Swasth India special coverage
Dr. Komal Goswami from PLAN India discusses how the improvement in the health of students can reduce their absenteesim in schools
World Health Day: Citizens tell us what they would do if they got a chance to be the Health Minister
India Sanitation Coalition Founder, Naina Lal Kidwai's #WorldHealthDay message
“Bajegi Ghanti, Dhulega Hath” Curriculum Is Inculcating Handwashing Habit Among Children
A look at Bajegi Ghanti, Dhulega Haath' curriculum implemented through the Dettol Banega Swasth India programme
World Health Day: Hygiene Curriculum In Lucknow Madarsa Is Educating Children About Health And Hygiene
On #WorldHealthDay, Dr. Komal Goswami details how Dettol has contributed in inculcating hygiene practices among the primary school students![](https://edata.ndtv.com/feeds/liveblog/3925324/638164636508878350.png)
These are the students of Primary School Manduadih in Varanasi and are the winners of India's first Hygiene Olympiad organised by Banega Swasth India programme. They have a school hygiene parliament, where students have assumed certain leadership roles making sure everyone follows hygiene practices.
On #WorldHealthDay Prime Minister Narendra Modi commits to work towards strengthening healthcare infrasturcture and ensuring health for all
On #WorldHealthDay, Naina Lal Kidwai, Founder of India Sanitation Coalition discusses the coalition's work with the rural communities of India ![](https://edata.ndtv.com/feeds/liveblog/3925324/638164602540694872.png)
World Health Day: The goal to provide financial protection and access to quality healthcare
Union Minister of Law and Justice, Kiren Rijiju's pledge to make India a healthier nation
Indian National Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge expresses gratitude to the healthcare workers on #WorldHealthDay
WHO Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus commemorated the organisation's 75th anniversary
World Health Day: United Nations Development Programme and India's pledge to provide #HealthForAll
On #WorldHealthDay, Union Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya discusses India's progress in the field of healthcare![](https://edata.ndtv.com/feeds/liveblog/3925324/638164578350660069.png)
A walkathon on #WorldHealthDay with the Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya and Dr.Bharati Pravin Pawar
World Health Day 2023: Ensuring ‘Health For All’
National BJP President Jagat Prakash Nadda's wishes on #WorldHealthDay
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan wishes citizens on #WorldHealthDay
World Health Organisation's mission to improve challenges prevalent in the healthcare sector.
On #WorldHealthDay, the World Health Organisation (WHO) is also observing its 75th anniversary
Union Home Minister Amit Shah commemorates doctors and healthcare workers on #WorldHealthDay
On #WorldHealthDay, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare reminds the citizens of India that healthcare is right and not a privilege
Reckitt's Dilen Gandhi On Dettol's Contribution To A Healthier India![](https://edata.ndtv.com/feeds/liveblog/3925324/638164527965919360.png)
#WorldHealthDay: Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya on government's initiatives to achieve the #HealthForAll goal
Union health minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya will join the #WorldHealthDay coverage on April 7, to discuss how the government is making healthcare accessible and affordable for all.
Watch actor and eco-investor Dia Mirza, on #WorldHealthDay coverage on April 7, where still will discuss how climate change has become the single biggest health crisis in the world.
On #WorldHealthDay, Suchitra Ella, Co-Founder and MD of Bharat Biotech, will discuss how India has been at the forefront of vaccine research and manufacturing in the world and the lessons the country learnt from the coronavirus pandemic.
Join Dr. Randeep Guleria from Medanta on #WorldHealthDay on April 7 on NDTV Network and ndtv.com/swasthindia
Actor Bhumi Pednekar will join #WorldHealthDay special coverage on April 7 on NDTV and ndtv.com/swasthindia, to discuss how we all can work towards building a 'Swasth India'.
Watch an exclusive interview on #WorldHealthDay on April 7, with Union Minister Smriti Irani on how the government's focus on hygiene and sanitation is leading to an improvement in health and nutrition parameters
Union Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smriti Irani, Ravi Bhatnagar, Director, External Affairs & Partnerships SOA, Reckitt and Actor Dia Mirza among others will be discussing how India can ensure affordable healthcare for all.
World Health Day 2023: All You Need To Know
Health is not just about eating healthy, according to World Health Organization (WHO). It is also about how the world can come together to help everyone live a long and healthy life. This could be through making new discoveries, new medicines and vaccines. With this very thought and to raise awareness about health issues and ensure health and healthcare facilities are accessible to everyone, everywhere, WHO marks April 7 every year as World Health Day.
Live Updates From World Health Day Celebrations On April 7
All day on April 7, NDTV - Dettol #BanegaSwasthIndia campaign will bring you reports on what health for all really means, health and hygiene in India, and listen to people from all over India on what they would do if they became health minister for a day. Join us on April 7 as we commemorate World Health Day.