Governor of Nagaland, PB Acharya, on the occasion of World Health Day, called for achieving the goal of universal health coverage, which was to ensure that all people obtain the health services they need without suffering financial hardship when paying for them.
World Health Day, a global health awareness day, is observed on April 7 every year. This year, it coincides with the 70th anniversary of the World Health Organization (WHO).
In his message, Acharya appealed to the state department of health & family welfare and all private health care centres to continue rendering their services for the welfare of the society and to focus on universal health coverage. He asserted that people should not experience any financial hardship while getting quality medical service.
The governor also called upon the people of the State to remain in their best of health and to inspire other to live a healthy life.