Closing statements from Saima Wazed, World Health Organization South-East Asia Regional Director, and the Indigenous people who hosted their session for the first time at the Summit on Tuesday.

They called on everyone to work closely together to save future generations from new viral hepatitis infections.…

Here are some ways to protect yourself during a #heatwave .

Congratulations Alisha Sarasti from #Indonesia for winning the first 🥇 prize in the digital art category in the age group of up to 12 years, in the #WHD2024 art competition organized by World Health Organization South-East Asia on #MyHealthMyRight .

Alisha shares the prize with Vihaan Mehrotra from #India .

Vihaan Mehrotra from #India won the first 🥇 prize in the digital art category in the age group of up to 12 years, in the #WHD2024 art competition organized by World Health Organization South-East Asia on #MyHealthMyRight .

Vihaan shares the prize with Alisha Sarasti from #Indonesia .

Access to healthcare should not be determined by one’s social status or bank account shares Sharif Mohammed Sadat, a medical college student from #Bangladesh .

Nicharee Intiin, a young mother from #Thailand , believes the right to health means having access to good healthcare, allowing her to cherish moments with her family.

For Namgay Zam, a journalist based in #Bhutan , ‘My Health, My Right’ means including mental health checkups for new mothers as an essential part of postnatal care.

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To realize ‘My Health, My Right’, addressing pollution should be a priority, says Bhola KC from #Nepal .

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Embracing a human rights-based approach to health also means ensuring that those most affected by certain health conditions or health policies and decisions have a say in how these decisions are made: Regional Director Saima Wazed

Right to #health must be a reality for everyone, everywhere irrespective of gender, class, nationality, ethnicity or religion.

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In the 19 years and above age group, Dr Shivali Sisodia from #TimorLeste won the first 🥇 prize in the category of drawings and paintings in the #WHD2024 art competition organized by World Health Organization South-East Asia on 'My Health, My Right'. Congratulations Dr Shivali!

'My Health, My Right' means a full set of rights that enable people to live healthily: Saima Wazed #WorldHealthDay

Malini Kusumalatha from #SriLanka is part of an exercise clinic that helps her stay physically active and feel youthful.

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Rachna Puri from #India shares that right to health must be accessed by all people.

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In a 🌏 threatened by multiple crises, people’s right to health has become more important than ever.

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From my Op-Ed in Bangkok Post:

'...we call on governments to increase investments in health and strengthen health systems, particularly focusing on primary health care.

Good laws and policies are essential to address various health determinants, including tobacco control,…