 World Health Day is a global initiative celebrated annually on the 7th of April to raise awareness about important health issues and promote healthy lifestyles. The theme for World Health Day 2024 is My Health, My Right to place emphasis that health is a human right. This year's theme was chosen to champion the right of everyone, everywhere to have access to quality health services, education and information, as well as safe drinking water, clean air, good nutrition, quality housing, decent working and environmental conditions and freedom from discrimination. What does this mean? Universal health coverage means that everyone has access to the health care they need when and where they need it without going through financial hardships. It takes into consideration the full gamut of services from promotion, prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and palliative care. It is your right to access the health services and the universal health coverage to improve your health. We have the right to live in an environment that promotes and sustains our health and well-being. This includes access to clean air, safe water and food, as well as land that is free from pollution. You, me, we all have the right to breathe clean air. Smoking of any product in public places like restaurants, bars, beaches, entertainment events denies us this right. Protect our health. Don't light up. Let's keep our air smoke free. The right to healthy food and nutrition is the legal right of every man, woman and child. Healthy food must be available, accessible and adequate. Good nutrition is the building blocks for a healthy body and mind, so eat well to fight diseases, eat well to be energised and eat well to live well. My health, my right. Your oral health is important to us and that's why we continuously endeavour to satisfy your basic oral health needs through oral health education, health promotion activities and providing daily dental services. Make your dental appointment so that you can exercise your right. Remember, a healthy and happy mouth lowers your risk of heart disease, diabetes and other conditions. As pharmacists, we champion the mantra, my health, my right. It's more than just filling prescriptions for us. It's about empowering individuals to assert their rights in healthcare decisions. Through counselling and education, we ensure you understand your rights to privacy, confidentiality and access to quality care. We advocate for affordable medication options and equitable access to medications, bridging gaps in affordability.