New Delhi [India], April 21: Union Health Minister JP Nadda led a powerful message on the importance of liver health during a pledge-taking ceremony at Nirman Bhawan on Monday. The event was part of the broader ‘Liver Health Matters’ awareness campaign, aiming to educate people on the vital role the liver plays in overall wellness.
🫀 “Healthy Liver = Healthy Life”
Addressing attendees, Nadda emphasized the central role the liver plays in:
- Digestion
- Detoxification
- Energy storage
“If the liver is good, digestion is good. Detoxification happens, energy is stored — the body functions properly,” he stated.
However, he cautioned that poor liver health could lead to serious diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, and even cancer.
🔁 Liver Damage is Reversible
Offering hope, Nadda reminded the audience that many liver conditions are reversible with timely lifestyle changes:
- Reducing edible oil intake
- Limiting alcohol consumption
- Adopting a balanced diet and regular exercise
“Automatically healing happens. We must understand how to maintain liver health even if it’s functioning well,” he added.
🍽️ Public Call to Action: Reduce Oil Intake by 10%
Echoing Prime Minister Modi’s earlier message, Nadda encouraged people to reduce their edible oil intake by at least 10% and adopt healthier eating habits. In a recent X post on World Liver Day (April 19), he wrote:
“Small changes can lead to big results when we treat food as medicine.”
🚀 Launch of HEALD: A Nation-Wide Liver Health Mission
In a landmark move, the Minister launched HEALD (Healthy Liver Education and Alcohol-associated Liver Disease Prevention) — India’s first nationwide initiative tackling liver diseases.
Key Features of HEALD:
- Public education on liver health
- Early screening for liver diseases
- Medical and psychological treatment for alcohol use disorder
- Integrated care for liver disease management
HEALD represents a multi-sectoral strategy, uniting public health professionals, education sectors, and communities in a united front against liver-related illnesses.
🩺 “Keep the Caregivers Healthy Too”
In a powerful statement, Nadda emphasized the well-being of healthcare providers:
“We assume we are healthy and neglect our own wellness. That’s why we set up this camp — so that even those caring for health, stay healthy.”
🌿 Final Message: Prevention Over Cure
With lifestyle diseases on the rise, JP Nadda’s initiative serves as a timely reminder: a healthy liver is foundational to a healthy life — and awareness is the first step toward change.
🧡 Treat your liver kindly — it might just save your life.