World Health Day 2024

World Health Day is celebrated annually on April 7th to raise awareness about global health issues and promote healthy living for all. The main goal of this day is to highlight a specific health theme each year to address pressing health concerns worldwide. This day also commemorates the establishment of the World Health Organization (WHO).

World Health Organisation (WHO) is an agency that deals with major health issues around the world. In 1945, officials from China and Brazil proposed the idea of creating an international health organisation. World Health Day has been celebrated annually since 1950, following the establishment of the World Health Organisation on April 7, 1948.

In 2024, the theme of the World Health Day is “My health, my right.” According to a study done in 2021, almost half of the world’s population does not have access to proper healthcare. To tackle this problem, this specific theme has been chosen this year. 

World Health Day inspires individuals, organisations, and governments to take major steps toward improving health outcomes and addressing public health challenges. This day is celebrated by holding vaccination drives, health campaigns and other efforts to ensure that people are provided with the proper healthcare.