World Health Day (WHD), held every year on 7 April, marks the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1948 and each year focuses on a specific public health concern. In addition to focusing on the journey to achieving Health For All, which is this year's theme, WHO will observe its 75th anniversary under the theme 75 years of improving public health.
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. 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.
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High-level dialogue Health for All: strengthening primary health care to build resilient systems
Dr Jarbas Barbosa, Director of PAHO - Health for All 2023
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On 7 April 2023 ̶ World Health Day ̶ the World Health Organization will observe its 75th anniversary and will be tying this celebration to World Heath Day 2023.
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On 2 December 2022, the Pan American Health Organization celebrated 120 years of active work in the public health arena of the Americas, collaborating with and supporting the countries of the Region to improve the health and well-being of their populations.
In 2023, through our 120th anniversary celebrations throughout the Region at the country, sub-regional and headquarters levels, PAHO will continue to champion pro-equity strategies for universal access to health and universal health coverage and the essentiality of resilient health systems as we work to recover and rebuild after the COVID-19 pandemic.
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