7 April 2013

The World Health Organization (WHO) was constituted on this day in 1948. In the changing environment around us, health is becoming an important issue.

In 1948, the World Health Organization held the First World Health Assembly. The Assembly decided to celebrate 7 April of each year, with effect from 1950, as the World Health Day. The World Health Day is celebrated to create “awareness of a specific health theme to highlight a priority area of concern for the World Health Organization (WHO)”. Activities – related to that particular theme and the resources provided – continue beyond 7 April, that is, the designated day for celebrating the World Health Day.

Theme for 2013: "High Blood Pressure"

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