Rajya Sabha MP and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Raghav Chadha has flagged the growing incidence of heart-related ailments and other health complications in the country, particularly in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic.
In a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) today, Chadha highlighted what he termed a “sharp rise” in heart failures and health disorders post-Covid, and called for annual health check-ups to be made a legal right for all Indian citizens.
“I raised a demand in Parliament: Make annual health check-up a legal right of every citizen… “Post Covid-19, we’re seeing a sharp rise in heart failures and other health issues. Early detection can save lives,” Chadha said.
Drawing a parallel with public health systems in developed nations, the AAP leader pointed out that many such countries provide government-funded annual check-ups to their citizens. “Why not in India?” he asked.
Stating that healthcare should not remain the preserve of the privileged, Chadha stressed the need for accessible and routine medical testing. “Healthcare must not remain a privilege for the elite,” he remarked.
The AAP MP concluded his appeal with a pointed message: “Jaanch hai toh jaan hai” (If there’s a check-up, there’s life).
