Modi wrote on Twitter; "On #WorldHealthDay I pray that all citizens across the world are blessed with good health & lead a life free from diseases & ailments. @WHO."

The PM said that the Union Ministry of Health will be launching key initiatives on Thursday to mark the occasion.

"Am glad that the @MoHFW_INDIA is launching key initiatives today that will make India healthier. #WorldHealthDay," he said.

Reminding people of his previous Mann Ki Baat chat, he said that only a healthy lifestyle can remove diabetes.

"A healthy lifestyle is the best way to overcome #diabetes…an excerpt from #MannKiBaat on beating diabetes," the PM said.

The Prime Minister also spoke about TB and how to overcome it.

"During last month's #MannKiBaat, had also emphasised on why correct & complete treatment can help overcome TB," he said.