Health Minister Irthisham Adam has called on all to use stairs more than lifts on a daily basis.
She made the statement speaking in the launching ceremony of the Step Up campaign kicked off in Health Ministry as part of the World Health Day events.
Employees of Health Ministry and related agencies took part in the Step Up program, using the stairs to climb to the 8th floor of the Ministry premises in Roashanee building.
Minister Irthisham said that using stairs was a minor inconvenience, but the benefits outweigh the inconveniences. She also added that using the stairs was an excellent form of exercise.
A special health fair is to be held in Rasfannu to mark the World Health Day.