April 7, 2024 The theme “My Health, My Right” emphasizes that every individual—regardless of income, gender, age, geography, or social background—has the right to attain the highest possible standard of physical and mental health.
According to the WHO, good health depends not only on medical care but also on access to:
Without these basic necessities, millions of people worldwide continue to suffer from preventable diseases, delayed treatment, and poor quality of life.
Speaking on the occasion of World Health Day 2024, Dr. Arjun Singh Shekhawat, a Gold Medalist Urologist, Andrologist, and Kidney Transplant Specialist in Jaipur, emphasized the deeper meaning of this year’s theme.
“The theme ‘My Health, My Right’ was chosen to champion the right of everyone, everywhere to have access to quality healthcare services, health education, and reliable information. Health is not limited to hospitals alone—it includes clean water, good nutrition, safe environments, and dignity in living,” said Dr. Shekhawat.
He further highlighted that healthcare systems must focus on patient-centered, ethical, and inclusive care, ensuring that no individual is denied treatment due to social or economic barriers.
The WHO Council on the Economics of Health for All reports that at least 140 countries recognize health as a human right in their constitution. However, recognition alone is not enough.
Despite constitutional commitments:
This gap between policy and practice means that millions still struggle to receive timely, affordable, and quality healthcare.
Healthcare becoming a privilege instead of a right leads to:
Dr. Arjun Singh Shekhawat stresses that early diagnosis, preventive care, and timely treatment can save lives and reduce the burden on healthcare systems.
“When healthcare is accessible and affordable, people seek treatment earlier, outcomes improve, and communities become healthier,” he explains.
Medical professionals and healthcare institutions play a crucial role in turning the idea of health as a right into reality. According to Dr. Shekhawat, this includes:
At Iconix Hospital, Jaipur, the focus is on delivering advanced medical care with compassion, ensuring that patients receive accurate diagnosis, modern treatment options, and continuous support throughout their healthcare journey.
World Health Day is not just a symbolic event—it is a reminder that:
Dr. Shekhawat believes that health awareness campaigns, preventive screenings, and patient education are essential tools in achieving the goals of “My Health, My Right.”
Dr. Arjun Singh Shekhawat told regarding this year’s theme, that theme was chosen to champion the right of everyone, everywhere to have access to quality 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.
The theme for this year’s World Health Day ‘My health, my right’ highlights that getting access to essential health services should no longer be a privilege but one’s right. As per The WHO Council on the Economics of Health for All, at least 140 countries recognize health as a human right in their constitution, yet countries are not passing and putting into practice laws to ensure their populations are entitled to access health services.
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