This year’s World Health Day Theme is “Close the Care Gap”. In recent years, covid pandemic has rattled the world. People could not access to healthcare at time of need. People died at hospital, outside hospital and probably every possible place in an unthinkable way. We have probably experienced worst possible “gap” in healthcare systems across globe. I hope in coming days, this gap gradually closes in every possible way. It should start from access to basic health information and care. it should include screening for possible preventable illnesses including cancers. it should include creating and making technology available for early detection and cost effective treatment for serious illnesses. It should also include cost effective healthcare for major illnesses like stroke, heart attack, cancer etc. it must focus on lifestyle related problems and educate people for their possible preventive measures. And last but not the least, it must improve quality of life for the survivors.

I wish every citizen of this country and the world a healthy today and healthier tomorrow.