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World Health Day 2024: Theme, History & Significance

Utkarsh Classes Last Updated 06-04-2024
World Health Day 2024: Theme, History & Significance Important Day 3 min read

World Health Day is observed annually on 7 April to raise awareness about global health issues and promote healthy living. This day is celebrated as the anniversary of the establishment of the World Health Organization (WHO). The purpose of this day is to make people aware about the importance of health. This day is celebrated all over the world to make people aware of health.

  • World Health Day is an important day. It plays an important role in making people aware about the importance of health, motivating them to live a healthy life and working together in the field of health.

Theme of World Health Day 2024:

  • Every year a certain theme is declared to celebrate World Health Day. The theme of this year 2024 is ‘My Health, My Rights’.

History of World Health Day:

  • World Health Day was started with the establishment of the World Health Organization (WHO). The World Health Organization was established on 7 April 1948. The Constitution of WHO also came into force on 7 April 1948. The first World Health Day was indeed celebrated on 7 April 1950. 

Importance of World Health Day:

  • World Health Day is an important day to make people aware about the importance of health. This day inspires people to live a healthy life. Provides them with information about health related problems. This day inspires people around the world to work together in the field of health. Also, through this day people are inspired to support each other.

Programs organized on World Health Day:

  • Many types of programmes are organized globally on World Health Day. Through these programs people are made aware of health. Various organizations run campaigns to raise awareness about health.
  • On this occasion, seminars and workshops are organized to educate people about health.
  • Conferences are organized for people working in the field of health. On this occasion, health camps are organized to provide free health check-up and treatment to the people.

FAQ

Answer: World Health Day is celebrated every year on 7 April.

Answer: My health, my rights

Answer: The first World Health Day was celebrated on 7 April 1950.
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