What day is April 7? When is World Health Day? What is the theme of World Health Day 2025?

The anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO) is celebrated globally as World Health Day. On this special day, various events are held to draw attention to global health issues and raise public awareness. World Health Day, which is addressed with a different theme each year, focuses on maternal and newborn health this year.

WHEN IS WORLD HEALTH DAY? WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?

April 7 has been celebrated as "World Health Day" by the World Health Organization (WHO) since 1950. This date coincides with the anniversary of the founding of the WHO, and the aim is to create global awareness by addressing a different health theme each year. The main goal of the day is to draw attention to health issues and raise public awareness.

"HEALTHY BEGINNINGS, HOPEFUL FUTURES"

World Health Day 2025 will focus on maternal and newborn health with the theme "Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures." The World Health Organization (WHO) will call on governments and health institutions to take action to end preventable maternal and infant deaths through a one-year campaign it will launch in this context. The main goal will be to strengthen protective measures for the health of women and newborns from the pregnancy process to the postpartum period and to support long-term well-being. Increasing access to basic health services and expanding quality maternity care, especially in developing countries, are among the priorities of the campaign.

WORLD HEALTH DAY EVENTS IN TURKEY

Various events are also organized in Turkey by the Ministry of Health and non-governmental organizations. Public health experts provide information on topics such as adopting a healthy lifestyle, getting regular check-ups, and the importance of vaccination. Especially in the post-pandemic period, messages regarding hygiene and strengthening the immune system are coming to the fore.