World Health Day
World Health Organization celebrates global health day every year on 7th April worldwide to create awareness on the benefits of being healthy. On this day numerous programs and arrangements are curated by the World Health Organisation. World Health Day was first time celebrated worldwide in the year 1950. It is universal: “Health is Wealth”. It is the utmost important aspect of our existence which can’t be denied. We all know various types of diseases prevail in the environment due to which people suffer. It is necessary to spread awareness among people and to impart knowledge about health.
The objective of the World Health Day is to spread awareness about equal health care facilities all over the world and to dispel all the myths that are there regarding health related matters. Organisations all over the world hold different kind of events related to health on this occasion.
HOW TO OBSERVE WORLD HEALTH DAY
1. Organize a conversation in your community about the year’s theme
WHO offers free information toolkits for organizers. Take the challenge and lead a conversation in your community about a current healthcare issue.
2. Read up on past year’s themes
With over 50 years of health days in the archives, it can be an interesting exercise to look at how far — or not — we have come in healthcare. You might learn something interesting and relevant even from older information.
3. Schedule Your checkup
Make sure that you’re eating, sleeping, and exercising right — but also try to see a doctor at least once a year!
WHY WORLD HEALTH DAY IS IMPORTANT
1. World Health Day inspires action on a global scale
World Health Day is one of WHO’s eight official global health campaigns. The day sparks awareness activities and media reports.
2. It’s a chance to learn something new
By choosing a different theme each year, World Health Day ensures that we are always learning! WHO picks each year’s subject based on a current pressing health issue and dedicates the week to conferences and activities about the topic.
3. It brings us together
World Health Day can also be an important day to reflect on your own health. Conversation can help reduce stigma associated with illness and lead to more people seeking support and treatment.
