World Health Day

  In 1948, countries of the world came together and founded WHO to promote health , keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable – so everyone, everywhere can attain the highest level of health and well-being.The WHO’s 75th anniversary year is an opportunity to look back at public health successes that have improved quality of life during the last seven decades . It is also an opportunity to motivate action to tackle the health challenges of today and tomorrow. Join PAHO and WHO on a journey to achieve  Health For All.

  The Theme of the World Health Day 2019 was  " Health for All: Everyone, Everywhere. " Statement by the U.N. Secretary-General on World Health Day 2019, April 7. This World Health Day 2019 focuses on universal health coverage and the crucial role primary health care plays in making such coverage a reality. Half the world’s population is still unable to obtain the essential health services they need. Universal Health Coverage is about changing this and ensuring equitable access to health services for all, without people experiencing financial hardship as a result. This is central to building healthy societies and economies and to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. And it is not just about improving health services. It is about policies and action across many sectors. We need to address the broader determinants of health, including social, economic and environmental factors. And we must invest in people. We need highly trained and skilled health workers who...