Globally, the statement by Hippocrates holds true: “Health is the greatest of human blessings”. The concept of health has evolved, not just in the past 2,500 years, but also with the advancement of technology, the growing awareness of mental health impacts, the complexity of health systems, divergent views of how to attain public health outcomes and adequate financial health. Far from being only a personal experience, achieving individual health – and well-being – has planetary implications for generations to come.