WORLD HEALTH DAY 2024

WORLD HEALTH DAY 2024

08-04-2024

Observed on: 7^th April every year.

To raise awareness about global health issues and encourage people to live healthier.

Theme: 'My health, my right’

This year’s theme was chosen to champion the right of everyone, everywhere to have access to quality health services, education, and information, as well as safe drinking water, clean air, good nutrition, quality housing, decent working and environmental conditions, and freedom from discrimination.

Know your health rights: You have the right to:

safe and quality care, without any discrimination.
privacy and confidentiality of your health information.
information about your treatment and to informed consent.
bodily autonomy and integrity.

History:

The World Health Organization was formed on October 24, 1945 as part of the United Nations' efforts to promote global peace, security and better living conditions for all.
The World Health Organization (WHO) was established on April 7, 1948, by merging the League of Nations Health Organization, the Office International d'Hygiene Publique, and the International Classification of Diseases.
on 12 January 1948, India became a member of WHO.

Significance:

to share information, raise awareness and educate people about the different kinds of health issues, disorders and mental health concerns.

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