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On World Health Day observed on the 7th of April, 2024, let's raise our voices for access to healthcare as a basic human right. Millions globally face threats to their health, from diseases to conflicts and environmental hazards. Shockingly, over half the world lacks full access to essential health services. Every 5 seconds, a life is claimed by air pollution. Yet, 140 countries acknowledge health as a human right in their constitution. This day reminds us of the urgent need to ensure access to quality health services, education, clean water, and more for everyone, everywhere. Let's advocate for a healthier, fairer world where everyone's right to health is respected. #AllianceHealthcarePK #WorldHealthDay2024

🌍 Today, the right to health for millions is increasingly under threat. Diseases, disasters, conflicts, and the climate crisis are impacting lives globally. 💔 Conflicts devastate communities, causing death, pain, and hunger. Meanwhile, the burning of fossil fuels is polluting our air, claiming lives every 5 seconds. 🌐 Despite health being recognized as a human right in at least 140 countries, many lack access to essential health services. In 2021, over half of the world's population was not fully covered. 🌟 This World Health Day 2024, let's stand for 'My Health, My Right'. Everyone deserves access to quality health services, education, clean water, clean air, nutrition, housing, and freedom from discrimination. #WorldHealthDay #HealthForAll #MyHealthMyRight #GlobalHealth #PublicHealth Together, let's champion health as a fundamental human right and work towards ensuring health equity and access for all. 🌱💙

Protecting the Right to Health: A Global Imperative 🌍✊ As diseases, disasters, and conflicts threaten millions, and the climate crisis exacerbates, the right to health is under siege. Despite 140 countries recognizing health as a human right, essential health services remain out of reach for over half the world's population. For World Health Day 2024, the theme 'My health, my right' calls for universal access to quality healthcare, education, clean air, water, and more. It's time to ensure health equity for all and uphold our fundamental rights. #ClimateAction #WorldHealthDay2024 #WHDay2024 #HealthForAll #ClimateHealth #pacjasouthafrica #PACJA

Air pollution is a significant environmental and public health concern, affecting millions worldwide. It is estimated to cause millions of premature deaths annually and can lead to various adverse health effects, including respiratory problems, heart disease, stroke, and cancer. Join us on Friday for the first webinar in this year's Climate & Health Equity series to hear from Dr. Yolanda Whyte, a pediatrician and environmental health consultant, on the unequal impact of air pollution on health. Register here: bit.ly/48HBYQS #ClimateChange #Health #Equity #AirPollution #ClimateIsHealth

Looking forward to presenting important research findings at this webinar today regarding air pollution and local health impacts. Join if you can!

Our Planet - Our Health 🌎 Around the world, the right to health of millions is increasingly coming under threat. Conflicts are devastating lives, causing death, pain, hunger and psychological distress. The burning of fossil fuels is simultaneously driving the climate crisis and taking away our right to breathe clean air, with indoor and outdoor air pollution claiming a life every 5 seconds. The WHO Council on the Economics of Health for All has found that although at least 140 countries recognize health as a human right in their constitution, only 4 countries have mentioned how to finance it. To address these types of challenges, the theme for World Health Day 2024 is 'My health, my right’. This year’s theme was chosen to champion the right of everyone, everywhere to have access to health services, education, and information, as well as safe drinking water, clean air, good nutrition, quality housing, decent working and environmental conditions, and freedom from discrimination. See more here: https://lnkd.in/eydxGGd2 #HealthForAll   #MyHealthMyRight #WorldHealthDay

Our Planet - Our Health 🌎 Around the world, the right to health of millions is increasingly coming under threat. Conflicts are devastating lives, causing death, pain, hunger and psychological distress. The burning of fossil fuels is simultaneously driving the climate crisis and taking away our right to breathe clean air, with indoor and outdoor air pollution claiming a life every 5 seconds. The WHO Council on the Economics of Health for All has found that although at least 140 countries recognize health as a human right in their constitution, only 4 countries have mentioned how to finance it. To address these types of challenges, the theme for World Health Day 2024 is 'My health, my right’. This year’s theme was chosen to champion the right of everyone, everywhere to have access to health services, education, and information, as well as safe drinking water, clean air, good nutrition, quality housing, decent working and environmental conditions, and freedom from discrimination. See more here: https://lnkd.in/ep5aYYPH #HealthForAll   #MyHealthMyRight #WorldHealthDay

This past weekend's observance of #WorldHealthDay2024 served as a poignant reminder of the interconnectedness between our health and the health of our planet. Ensuring access to affordable healthcare services and implementing robust preventative measures are imperative for all. 🏥 Health equity lies at the core of our global health objectives. However, too many individuals still lack access to basic healthcare services, clean water, and sanitation - all crucial elements for well-being. This World Health Day, let's recommit to fostering health equity and environmental justice. Together, let's address the root causes of health disparities, including the ramifications of climate change, by collaborating on social, economic, and environmental fronts. #HealthForAll #EnvironmentalJustice

I love this quote from the article: “Additionally, there is increasing evidence to show that acting earlier to prevent, detect, and treat disease can benefit people, health systems, economies, and the planet. Simply put, we need to move away from “sick care” systems to health care systems because the best thing we can do for the health of the planet is to keep people healthy.”

🌐 Join us and Health Equity Collective for a crucial discussion on industrial emissions' health impacts in Harris County. Providers, patient educators, and policy-makers are invited to our webinar, where we will: 🔍 Explore latest research on inequitable health effects 🌬️ Discuss air pollution's impact on childhood asthma & premature death 📚 Share strategies for educating and caring for patients exposed to industrial air pollution. Don't miss out! Register at ➡️https://lnkd.in/gT8n5FPE #AirPollution #AirQuality #HealthImpacts #EnvironmentalJustice