Hasan Jawaid Khan

“Health is wealth!” Never before has this saying rung so true, and so ominous, as during the COVID-19 pandemic. The over-burdened hospitals, deaths all around, the fear and pain of losing loved ones, the haunting lockdowns, and the misery it created throughout the world – all are testament to the fact that health is indeed wealth.

This year’s theme for the World Health Day,which is celebrated every year on 7th April,is “Health for All”, highlighting the importance of healthy living for everyone,irrespective of their socioeconomic status.The COVID-19 pandemic, which was not the first of its kind and will certainly not be the last, clearly demonstrated that countries with strong healthcare systems and robust public health infrastructure were better equipped to respond to the pandemic and protect their populations…read more on NOPR