O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) in Sonipat, Haryana, India, marked World Health Day 2026 on April 13 with the theme 'Together for Health, Stand with Science.' The event was organized by the Jindal School of Public Health and Human Development (JSPH) and the Jindal School of Government and Public Policy (JSGP). Professor Stephen P Marks, Dean of JSPH, opened the event by emphasizing the commitment to evidence-based research in public health. Chief Guest Dr. Vinod K. Paul, a member of India's NITI Aayog, discussed the critical role of science in achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and acknowledged the significant progress in India's healthcare initiatives, including the Ayushman Bharat scheme, which provides health insurance to approximately 700-800 million people. The event featured panels discussing topics such as the One Health agenda, highlighting the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health. Participants included scholars from various institutions, who underscored the need for collaborative research and policy development. The celebration concluded with a student-led panel discussing interdisciplinary health research, emphasizing the importance of cross-disciplinary approaches to tackle complex health challenges.