Released on = April 8, 2007, 4:53 am

Press Release Author = Prof BR Natarajan

Industry = Healthcare

Press Release Summary = Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social
well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity says WHO (World
Health Organization) established on 7 April 1948.

Press Release Body = World Health Day marks the founding of the WHO and is an
occasion to raise awareness of key global health issues. This year\'s theme is
international health security. The aim of the Day is to urge governments,
organizations and businessmen to \"Invest in health, build a safer future\".

In today\'s mobile, interdependent, and interconnected world, threats arising from
emerging and epidemic-prone diseases, climate change, and natural disasters affect
all countries. This universal vulnerability creates a need for collective defences
and for shared responsibility. Therefore, this year\'s theme is international health
security with a focus on urging governments, organizations and businesses to invest
in health.

Its known that walking has so many health benefits, the stress management benefits
are practically just gravy! A morning walk can get you ready for your day, help you
sleep better at night, lower your stress level, and reduce your risk of numerous
health conditions. If you have health, you probably will be happy, and if you have
health and happiness, you have all the wealth you need, even if it is not all you
want.

BITS Pilani (Rajasthan) India celebrated the World Health Day by organizing a
morning walk on Sunday April 8, 2007 with the Theme Chale Chalo Walk 20 Minutes
Everyday in which faculty members and spouses, children and students
enthusiastically participated.

Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani is a Leading University in
India offering degrees in Engineering, Management, Pharmacy, Sciences, Engineering
Technology, Information Systems, General Studies, Finance, etc presently at Pilani,
Dubai, Goa campuses and in the near future at Hyderabad campus. BITS Pilani also
offers an array of work integrated learning programmes for HRD of a vast spectrum of
Indian corporates. The programmes in the healthcare area include MPhil Hospital &
Health Systems Management, BS Physician Assistant, BS Optometry etc.

Web Site = http://www.bits-pilani.ac.in

Contact Details = Prof BR Natarajan, 31 Paschim Marg, Vidya Vihar, Pilani
(Rajasthan) 333031 India
Phone 91-1596-242210 Fax 91-1596-244183
Email brnt@bits-pilani.ac.in