World Health Day

World Health Day Observed Annually: Celebrated every April 7th to raise global awareness about critical health issues.

Marks WHO’s Founding: Commemorates the establishment of the World Health Organization (WHO) on April 7, 1948. Celebrations began in 1950.

Focus on a Specific Theme: Each year highlights a particular health topic to encourage collective action from governments, organizations, and individuals.

2025 Theme: “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures”: A year-long campaign dedicated to maternal and newborn health.

Maternal and Newborn Health Focus: Aims to reduce preventable deaths and improve the long-term health and well-being of women and newborns through intensified governmental and healthcare initiatives.

Priority on Health: Reflects growing global awareness of diseases, mental health, and preventive care, amplified by the pandemic.

WHO’s Role: Highlights WHO’s function as a UN agency focused on global public health, operating independently to address health challenges.

Past Themes: Earlier focus areas included “My Health, My Right” (2024), “Health for All” (2023), “Our Planet, Our Health” (2022), “Health Equity” (2021), and “Support nurses and midwives” (2020).

Significance: Mobilizes support for global health challenges and promotes awareness through events and education.