The World Health Day was observed across the globe on Friday.

Theme for the day this year was Health for All.

Punjab Governor Muhammad Baligh-ur-Rehman has called for devising a strategy to create awareness among general public about the issues related to health.

Addressing a ceremony in connection with the World Health Day in Lahore, he expressed dismay that over eighty-five percent of children are suffering from various diseases due to malnutrition.

The Governor quoted the findings of a research that infants who do not take mother's milk are more prone to various diseases.

Alluding to the increasing tendency of screen time in children, Muhammad Baligh-ur-Rehman asked parents to curb rising tendency of screen time as it causes to autism and mentally retarded growth among children.

A function in connection with the World Health Day was held at School of Health Sciences Hayatabad, Peshawar on Friday.

It was arranged by the Health Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Addressing the function, Special Assistant to KP Chief Minister Dr Riaz Anwar said the government is committed to provide better healthcare facilities to the people at their doorstep.

He said 2600 health centers have been established for provision of better health facilities across the province.