Leaders Unite On World Liver Day To Champion Healthier Living & Stronger Healthcare

On Saturday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta attended an event at the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS) to mark World Liver Day.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also took to social media to encourage citizens to adopt healthier habits.

Taking to X, PM Modi posted, “Commendable effort to mark #WorldLiverDay with a call for mindful eating and healthier living. Small steps like reducing oil intake can make a big difference. Together, let’s build a fitter, healthier India by raising awareness about obesity.”

At the ILBS event, Union Home Minister Amit Shah reflected on his personal health journey.

He stated, “I made a huge change in my life since May 2020 till today. The required amount of sleep, water and diet, and routine exercise has given me a lot. Today, I stand before you free from any kind of allopathic medicine and insulin.”

Shah urged young people to invest in their health by dedicating time to fitness and sleep.

“The youth of the nation have to live another 40-50 years and contribute to the country’s progress. I request them to dedicate two hours of exercise for their body and six hours of sleep for their brain. This would be extremely useful. This is my own experience. I came here today to share this experience,” he added.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta stressed the importance of accessible healthcare for all.

“Today, on the occasion of Liver Day, we should make a resolution that our entire nation remains ready to offer health services, and no one has to struggle to get health facilities. It is our responsibility to ensure that we have proper health infrastructure in India, especially in Delhi,” she asserted.

CM Gupta also highlighted Delhi’s wider healthcare responsibility, stating, “Our National Capital, Delhi, is not just for the medical treatment of the people of Delhi. People from the entire nation and the world come here. It becomes our responsibility to strengthen our health infrastructure and upgrade our technology. PM Modi’s Ayushman Bharat is not an insurance, but an assurance that people of Delhi will also get all the health facilities.”

Addressing the gathering, Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena commended the new state government’s focus on healthcare.

“The new government of Delhi, led by CM Rekha Gupta, has prioritised healthcare in its policies and agenda. She has emphasised strengthening our trust in care institutions. Delhi, being the capital of our country, should have been number one in healthcare delivery and innovation. But due to the policies of the previous government, Delhi lagged behind,” he remarked.

LG Saxena also highlighted ILBS’s contributions, calling it a centre of excellence with global recognition.

“ILBS is the only institute that has made its mark across the country and abroad. ILBS has been recognised as a WHOCC for Liver Diseases for more than a decade. Our city, like other metros, is facing the challenges of changing lifestyles and often wrong food habits adopted by people. Liver diseases are increasing among people due to excessive consumption of processed foods and high-sugar beverages. Fatty liver diseases are now growing as a silent epidemic not only in a metropolis like Delhi but also in other cities of India,” he added.

He also highlighted the growing risk of liver diseases, linking it to shifting lifestyles and poor dietary choices.

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