Health for All: IMA celebrates World Health Day, Organises mega walkathon

New Delhi: Indian Medical Association (IMA) celebrated World Health Day across the country on Friday. IMA Celebrated World Health Day as Samarpan Devas or Gratitude Day while stressing on the ideal of "Health for All". 

The celebrations were held across 1,750 branches of the IMA. A mega Walkathon event was organized in Delhi, an IMA official said.

"More than 1000 doctors from all sections - senior members, junior doctors, students, nurses and other paramedics participated in the event. They walked from Maulana Azad Medical College to IMA HQ", the official said.

In connection with World Health Organization Day, the Indian Medical Association called upon all its members to light a lamp/candle on April 7, 2023, at 7 pm. The aim of the initiative was to honour the efforts and sacrifices made by healthcare workers and to show solidarity with them.

The IMA had urged its members to participate in the initiative and spread the word to others. The organization also shared the message on its social media handles and other communication channels.

On the occasion of WHO Day, the National President of IMA, Dr Sharad Agarwal, and IPP Dr Sahajanad Prasad Singh led an example and lit a lamp at 7 pm. 

The initiative was well-received by IMA members across the country, and many doctors and healthcare workers participated by lighting lamps/candles in their homes and workplaces. The act of lighting a lamp/candle was seen as a symbol of hope and solidarity, and it sent a message of appreciation and support to healthcare workers who are working tirelessly to keep people safe and healthy during these challenging times.

In conclusion, the initiative taken by the Indian Medical Association to call upon its members to light a lamp/candle on WHO Day was a success. The organization reiterates its commitment to providing quality healthcare to all, and to continue supporting and appreciating the efforts of healthcare workers in the country.

The event was held in collaboration with DMA and was flagged by the National President, IMA, Dr Sharad Agarwal and HSG Dr Anil Nayak. The flagging off was conducted in the august presence of IPP Dr SNP Singh and chairman Action Committee Dr Vinay Agarwal.

Placards and slogans on various health issues were displayed by the team during the event. Taking to Medical Dialogues, Dr Karan Juneja IMA Junior Doctors' network's National secretary," The date of 7 April marks the anniversary of the founding of WHO in 1948. It's a great initiative where all the healthcare professionals as well as civilians acknowledges the importance of Health and the role of healthcare professionals in maintaining proper healthcare. In order to ensure better health first we should take care of our body. IMA has celebrated the day with utmost enthusiasm to make people aware of its importance."

Every year April 7 is celebrated as World Health Day. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of WHO which was established on April 7, 1948. It was established with a motive to attain the highest level of health and well-being for everyone, everywhere.

According to an official WHO release, the 75th anniversary year is an opportunity to look back over 7 decades of collective public health achievements, thanks to science-driven learning and collaboration across countries and cultures, and to motivate action to tackle future health challenges for improved well-being and longer, healthier lives for everyone.

The theme for World Health Day 2023 is Health for All.