World Health Day was observed jointly by the Department of Nursing Sciences, Center of Science Communication, Rabindranath Tagore University and Institution Innovation Council of RNTU.
The theme of the event was "Our Planet and Our Health". Padmashree Dr Gyan Chaturvedi, Senior Cardiologist, Noble Hospital were present on the occasion. The program was inaugurated by lighting the lamp.
After that Dr Manisha Gupta, Nursing Principal delivered the welcome address. After that Dr CP Mishra, Dean, Department of Faculty of Medicine gave detailed information about the purpose of celebrating Health Day.
Notably, World Health Day is a global health awareness day celebrated every year on 7 April, under the sponsorship of the World Health Organization, as well as other related organizations. In 1948, the WHO held the First World Health Assembly.
On this occasion the Registrar of the University, Vijay Singh raised awareness about the importance of health and marked the incomparable contribution of our doctors. He further said that health is very important for human happiness and well being. Having a healthy life is very important for the progress of any nation. Healthy people contribute to economic growth.
Dr Gyan Chaturvedi told that the theme of World Health Day 2022 is our planet, our health. This year's theme focuses on Keeping Humans and the Planet Healthy.
He informed that according to WHO, more than 13 billion deaths occur every year due to changes in the environment. This also includes climate change, which is the biggest health crisis for humanity. We all know that at present people are suffering from different types of diseases, it is necessary to celebrate World Health Day to spread awareness among people and to give information about health.
Purvi Bhardwaj, Dean, Department of Science also expressed his views.
At the end of the program, Prabal Rai, Center Head, Science and Communication Center expressed his gratitude to all. All the teachers and students of the university were present on this occasion.