World Health Day

Joint political declaration on the reform of the global health architecture

In a landmark move at the One Health Summit coinciding with World Health Day, governments, international organizations, and…

April 8, 2026

World Health Day 2025: Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures

Overview Every year, World Health Day on 7th April highlights a critical issue for global health. In 2025,…

April 7, 2025

World Health Day 2024 Art Competition

To celebrate World Health Day 2024, the World Health Organization South-East Asia Regional Office is organizing an art…

March 12, 2024

Public health milestones through the years

Since the foundation of the World Health Organization in 1948, the world has experienced public health challenges that…

April 6, 2023

World Health Day 2023: 75 years of improving public health

Overview The World Health Organization will complete 75 years on April 7, 2023 – World Health Day. Countries…

April 1, 2023

WHO urges accelerated action to protect human health and combat the climate crisis at a time of heightened conflict and fragility

On its founding day, the Organization seeks a re-imagining and re-prioritization of resources to usher in sustainable, well-being…

April 7, 2022

World Health Day 2022: Our Planet, Our Health

Overview World Health Day is celebrated annually and each year draws attention to a specific health topic of concern…

March 29, 2022

WHO urges countries to build a fairer, healthier world post-COVID-19

World Health Day 2021 COVID-19 has unfairly impacted some people more harshly than others, exacerbating existing inequities in…

April 7, 2021

World Health Day 2021: Building a fairer, healthier world for everyone

Overview World Health Day is celebrated annually on 7 April, and each year draws attention to a specific…

April 6, 2021