World Health Day 2020: World Health Day today; know its history and purpose

Today, more than 200 countries in the world are suffering from the corona epidemic and at such a time, the importance of World Health Day, observed on April 7, increases even more. Today health workers from all over the world are engaged in serving the people infected with the corona virus and saving their lives. The date of April 7 is celebrated every year as World Health Day. The day was started in 1950 by the World Health Organization. Let us know in detail about the history behind this special day, the purpose behind celebrating this day and the importance of this day: 

World Health Day is celebrated every year on 7 April to mark the anniversary of the Foundation Day of the World Health Organization. The World Health Organization, which we know as WHO in short, is part of the United Nations. Its main function is to monitor health problems in the world and help in its prevention. 

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history of World Health Day.

World Health Day marks the anniversary of the World Health Organization (WHO), which was established in 1948. Therefore, in Geneva in 1948, the World Health Assembly was held for the first time where it was decided to celebrate 7 April every year as World Health Day. On this day, a variety of programs are organized internationally and nationally with a special theme by the WHO.

In the year 1950 , World Health Day was celebrated worldwide for the first time.

Did you know that in 1995, the theme of World Health Day was the eradication of global polio? And due to these efforts, most of the country has been able to get rid of this deadly disease and awareness level has increased in some parts of the world.

How is World Health Day celebrated?

– Globally, World Health Day targets all health-related issues and for this annual events are organized by WHO and other organizations in many places like schools and colleges.

– It is celebrated by government, non-government organizations and many other organizations worldwide.

– Health officials from various countries participate in the celebration with their pledges to support health issues around the world.

– It reminds people about the establishment of WHO and spreading awareness among the people about major health issues in the world.

– WHO has worked on serious health issues like chickenpox, polio, smallpox, tuberculosis, leprosy, etc. in developing countries.

Therefore, it is important for people to get the right treatment and advice from doctors at the right time, to gain knowledge about the health body and to get better treatment to develop properly. Similarly, do not be afraid of COVID-19, follow the instructions given by WHO. Nothing is possible without good health. Knowledge plays an important role. Therefore someone has rightly said: “The greatest wealth is health”

WHO i.e. World Health Organization was established on 7 April 1948. The institution is headquartered in the city of Geneva, Switzerland. At the time of the founding of the WHO, its constitution was signed by 61 countries of the world and its first meeting was held on 24 July 1948.

World Health Day was started in 1950. Its main objective is to discuss global health and its related problems. It also aims to dispel health rumors and myths by spreading awareness about equal healthcare facilities around the world. The governments of various countries are motivated by the World Health Organization to formulate and implement health policies. 

Since its inception, the World Health Organization has played a huge responsibility in eradicating diseases like small chicken pox. The Indian government has also eradicated the polio-like epidemic. The WHO is currently working to prevent fatal diseases such as TB, HIV, AIDS, and Ebola, and is currently working with the World Health Organization in collaboration with governments of many countries to control corona infection.