World Health Day

Today we celebrate the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO). Founded in 1948, the organization, “leads and champions global efforts to giver everyone everywhere an equal chance to live a healthy life.

The WHO is celebrated annually on April 7 and each anniversary includes an area of focus for the coming year. For 2025, the theme is maternal and newborn health under the campaign for Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures. The organization will urge legislating bodies members of the health community to increase efforts to address newborn deaths, and prioritize women's health and well-being.

“The health of mothers and babies is the foundation of healthy families and communities, helping ensure hopeful futures for us all.” - WHO