00:00World Health Day used to be just another date on the calendar.
00:03A reminder to eat clean, maybe go for a run or drink more water.
00:07But after COVID, it means something else entirely.
00:11Because now, when we talk about health, we don't just mean about being sick.
00:15We mean resilience, access, protection, preparedness.
00:19We mean community, acuity, and mental survival.
00:22The pandemic didn't just expose cracks in our health systems, it shattered illusions.
00:27It showed us how fragile life is, and how essential health is.
00:32Not just individually, but globally.
00:34Let's be real, post-COVID, we now know that a virus can shut down the world entirely.
00:40Let's be real, post-COVID, we now know that a virus can shut down the world in days.
00:46That healthcare workers are heroes, but they are also humans.
00:50That access to care should never depend on income, race, or geography.
00:54We saw the cost of neglecting public health.
00:57Overloaded hospitals, misinformation, mental health crisis.
01:01But we also saw hope.
01:03Communities organizing oxygen and food deliveries.
01:07Scientists racing to make vaccines.
01:09People rediscovering empathy, connection, and the value of well-being.
01:13So now, World Health Day isn't just about fitness or flu shots.
01:18It's about building systems that are ready next time.
01:21It's also about mental health being treated as seriously as physical health.
01:26It's about health equity, ensuring everyone, everywhere has access to care that keeps them alive and thriving.
01:33This World Health Day, ask yourself, what did I learn about health in the last few years?
01:39How can I protect not just myself, but my community?
01:42Am I investing in my well-being, or just surviving?
01:45Health is no longer just personal.
01:47It's public, it's political, and it's precious.
01:51So don't wait for the next crisis.
01:53Care, speak up, rest, connect.
01:56And remember, a healthier world starts with us.
01:59Happy World Health Day.
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