Health Education Is a Public Necessity

Health education is often treated as a secondary concern, discussed only during outbreaks, vaccination drives or awareness campaigns. Yet it is among the most important foundations of a healthy society. Hospitals and medicines are necessary, but they cannot by themselves address the growing burden of preventable illness.

A population that understands basic health practices, recognises warning signs and seeks timely treatment is better equipped to protect itself and reduce pressure on an already stretched healthcare system. In Kashmir, health education deserves far greater attention in…