What is World Health Day?
Each year it serves to highlight a particular health Theme that is of the highest priority of the world health organization. This year’s World Health Day was on April 7th, 2021.
How did it begin?
World Health Day was first celebrated in the 1950’s by the First Health Assembly. Over the past 50 years this has brought to light important health issues such as mental health, maternal and child care, and climate change.
How is it normally celebrated?
The celebration is marked by activities which extend beyond the day itself and serves as an opportunity to focus worldwide attention on these important aspects of global health.
What is the 2021 theme?
This year’s theme is building a fairer, healthier world for everyone.
Why is this theme important?
Western cultures have been rapidly experiencing economic growth, migration, and urbanization. However, as revealed by our COVID19 pandemic, other countries have been left behind in this rapid advancement. This world health day is hoping to help undercut the poverty and food insecurity around the world to eliminate health inequalities.The campaign highlights WHO’s principle that “the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the fundamental rights of every human being without distinction of race, religion, political belief, economic or social condition.”
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Sources:
- https://www.who.int/westernpacific/news/events/detail/2021/04/07/western-pacific-events/world-health-day-2021
- https://www.who.int/westernpacific/news/events/world-health-day
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-Wellness and Stress Clinic Team