1/ This #WorldHealthDay in the quest to achieve equitable healthcare for all, it is worth looking at some of India's biggest health challenges. In the health sector, India has made enormous strides over the past decades.
2/ Life expectancy has crossed 67 years, infant and under-five mortality rates are declining as is the rate of disease incidence. Diseases, such as polio, guinea worm disease, yaws, and tetanus, have been eradicated.
3/ In spite of this progress, communicable diseases are expected to continue to remain a major public health problem in the coming decades posing a threat to both national and international health security. Dealing with these diseases requires a high level of readiness.
4/ Antimicrobial resistance is one of the biggest health challenges facing humanity that must be tackled with all seriousness. NCDs are now the leading cause of death in the country, contributing to 60% of deaths.
5/ The poorest of the poor and the most marginalized sections of the society are not only at a greater risk for communicable and NCDs, but are also least able to cope with the diseases resulting from these risk factors.
6/ Today, we invite you to reflect on how we all can make quality healthcare accessible to all. #WorldHealthDay
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