In a message written on the mural displayed at the function held to mark this year’s World Health Day, Vice President Abdulla Jihad has called on everyone to talk to someone trustworthy about one’s problems, as first step to prevent depression. The theme for this year’s health day is “Depression: Let’s Talk.”

Minister of Health Abdulla Nazim, and WHO Representative to the Maldives Dr. Arvind Mathur addressed the function.