World Health Day

April 7, 2019

At least half of the people in the world do not receive the health services they need.  Today is World Health Day. The number one goal of the World Health Organization is universal health coverage.That means ensuring that everyone can obtain the care they need, when they need it, right in the heart of the community. While progress is being made in countries in all regions of the world, millions of people still have no access at all to health care. Millions more are forced to choose between health care and other daily expenses such as food, clothing, and even a home.   Today, let's also take stock of what the latest Global Burden of Disease shows--that one in five people is dying from poor diet: The peer-reviewed Global Burden of Disease analysis published in The Lancet suggests one in five deaths (about 11 million) are linked to unhealthy eating habits. People didn't consume enough nuts, seeds, milk, and whole grains, according to data from 2017. Instead, they consumed too much processed meat, sodium and sugary drinks.    Unhealthy diets lead to non-communicable diseases (NCDs), among this century's biggest health and development challenges.     We believe it is a shared responsibility to address NCDs--shared among government, companies, civil society including non-profits like Arogya World, and individuals! What can a non-profit do to address what the world has recognized as one of the biggest health and development challenges of the century? How do we not lose heart when faced with the enormity of the problem?  Read more