When is World Health Day?
World Health Day occurs on April 6th.
What is World Health Day?
Medicine has come a long way from the rampant leeching and bloodletting of yesteryear. Not everybody has access to modern medical practices though. World Health Day promotes adequate health coverage across the globe.
It’s not just about taking our vitamins. World Health Day supports a comprehensive approach to health for all people. Every year, the World Health Organization raises awareness about a current global health issue, from vaccines and clean water to road safety and care for psychological disorders.
The Western world has reaped great benefits as medical advances race forward. The World Health Organization kicked off World Health Day as a reminder not to leave the less fortunate behind.
Fun facts about World Health Day!
- High medical costs keep 100 million people in extreme poverty.
- More than half the world lack’s access to full health coverage.
- Every UN Member State has committed to provide universal health coverage by 2030.
- The UN formed in 1945 and then created the World Health Organization in 1948. The first World Health Day occurred in 1950.
How to celebrate World Health Day:
- Get involved in a local event. Educate your community about threats to public health. If you can’t find one, organize it yourself.
- Stay healthy. Take your multivitamins, assess your diet, and establish an exercise regimen if you don’t already have one.
- Make a substantial contribution to other people’s health by giving blood at your local blood bank.
What’s the hashtag for World Health Day?
Promote adequate medical care for all people by using #HealthForAll and #WorldHealthDay on social media.