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Vivek H. Murthy

Vivek H. Murthy is an American physician and public health leader who served as the 19th and 21st Surgeon General of the United States. His work emphasizes mental health, loneliness, and the importance of human connection.

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Quotes by Vivek H. Murthy

Connection is not a luxury; it is a fundamental human necessity as essential to our survival as food or water. — Vivek H. Murthy

Why Human Connection Is Essential to Survival

Vivek H. Murthy’s statement reframes connection from a pleasant social bonus into a biological and emotional requirement.

Created on: 4/3/2026