World Health Day: When and Why to celebrate the Day?
The World Health Organization (WHO) commemorated the World Health Day to be celebrated on April 7 every year.
Every year, World Health Day is observed by World Health Organization (WHO) on April 7. The day is celebrated with the aim to raise awareness about the importance of general health and well-being across the globe. As per World Health Organization (WHO), health is a basic aid to human happiness and well-being.
WHO is liable for providing administration concerned to medical problems across the globe and it shapes the examination, arrangements, and patterns connected with global health. WHO's goal is to collaborate with state-run administrations across the globe to guarantee that each individual has access to fundamental health services. The reason for commending this day is to examine global health and make individuals aware of health.
History of the Day
In 1948, the first World Health Assembly was organized by WHO. Later, the first World Health Day was observed on July 22, 1949, but later the date was changed to April 7. Since then the day is being observed every year. In 1948, on April 7, 61 countries signed an agreement for the inception of the World Health Organization.
The theme of the Day
In 2022, the theme for World Health Day is 'Our Planet, Our Health'. The theme focuses on global attention on the overall well-being of the world and its people.
