World health days, 7 april, provide an opportunity to focus world attention on a health problem or issue that deserves special attention. The ilo is devoted to advancing opportunities for people to obtain decent and productive work in conditions of freedom, equity, security and human dignity. S, but at a rate too slowly to eliminate tb during this century. World stroke day falls on the 29th of october each year, and is an opportunity to raise awareness of stroke and the huge burden it places on the millions of people worldwide who are directly and indirectly a. The theme for world health day 2018 is universal health. It is the organizations designated programme for addressing leprosy worldwide. The theme of world health day 2009 was save lives, make hospitals safe in emergencies. Each year, it is celebrated to draw attention on global health. Young people and mental health in a changing world. This is an adaptation of the central promise of the 2030 agenda for sustainable development. On world health day, recommit to health for all 05042018. The theme of this years world hepatitis day is invest in eliminating hepatitis, underscoring the need to increase commitment for hepatitis response. It has different themes every year and all the themes. The international labour organization ilo started observing the world day for safety and health at work on april 28, 2003.
The theme of world health day 2018 is universal health coverage. Implementing strategies that build a framework to make healthcare accessible to all the regions of the world is the primary focus of who. Feb, 2011 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. The theme for this years world mental health day is. World hemophilia day world federation of hemophilia. We encourage you to talk about the benefits of dairy with regards to health and nutrition, affordability and accessibility, and the sectors passion and commitment to feeding our communities. The theme for the 2018 world day for safety and health at work is. The world federation of hemophilia will focus on the importance of sharing knowledge. The peoples day above all, world environment day is the peoples day for doing something. This date was chosen to draw global attention to international health every year with a dedicated theme, when the world health organization was formed seventy years ago. Icn commemorates this important day each year with the production and distribution of the international nurses day ind resources and evidence.
World health days, 7 april, provide an opportunity to focus world attention on a health problem or issue that deserves special. The global leprosy programme glp of the world health organization is housed in the who regional office for southeast asia and not in the organizations headquarters in geneva. This years overarching theme is the 20th anniversary of world milk day. Mar 22, 2018 march 22, 2018 latest analysis of tuberculosis trends shows continued decline in the u. Founded in 1950 by the world health organization, world health day is designed to focus worldwide attention to a subject of major importance to global health each year. For each world health day, who designates a health challenge or theme. Link to who handout worried that your child is depressed. At two meetings held in october and november 2017, respectively, to consider, among other things, the provisional agenda of the executive boards 142nd session, the officers of the board discussed the subject of world health days. Jun 14, 2018 every year, on 14 june, countries around the world celebrate world blood donor day.
Obesity is a chronic disease that affects more than 2 billion people. Jun 05, 2018 the theme each world environment day is organized around a theme that focuses attention on a particularly pressing environmental concern. A platform for action world environment day is the uns most important day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action for the protection of our environment. The host every world environment day has a different global host country, where the official celebrations take place. Apr 07, 2020 the theme of the world health day 2019 is same as 2018 that is universal health coverage. World health day is celebrated every year on the founding day of the world health organization.
The right to education means the right to a qualified teacher world teachers day 2018 will mark the 70 th anniversary of the universal declaration of human rights 1948 that recognizes education as a key fundamental right and establishes an entitlement to free. International nurses day icn international council of. The main theme on which the world health day will be celebrated in 2018 is termed as universal healthcare. World mental health day 2018 world federation for mental health. Jan 03, 2020 find out world health day 2018 information, theme, slogan, celebration, speech, history, importance and significance. July 3, 2018 october 15th is global handwashing day. Whd 2019 is celebrated after the world conference on primary health care of 2018 in astana and before the united nations general assembly unga highlevel meeting on universal health coverage uhc, to be held in new york in september 2019. The theme of world health day 2011 was antimicrobial resistance. The bleeding disorders community is filled with the firsthand knowledge and experience needed to help increase awareness, as. Handwashing is an important part of keeping food safe, preventing diseases. The bleeding disorders community is filled with the firsthand knowledge and experience needed to help increase awareness, as well as to improve access to care and treatment. Apr 21, 2018 earth day, observed on april 22, is significant as its a day of political action and civic participation towards preserving the planet. Established in 1950 this event has a theme each year to draw attention to a current world health issue.
The theme for the 2019 observance is ending the hivaids epidemic. Each year, organizations and individuals across the world bring attention to the hiv epidemic, endeavor to increase hiv awareness and knowledge, speak out against hiv. March 22, 2018 latest analysis of tuberculosis trends shows continued decline in the u. The 2020 world hearing day theme is hearing for life. World blood donor day 2018 world health organization. Who addresses a different theme on every world tb day. The theme for the world health day this year is health for all and taking the thought forward, we, at sportobuddy, asked people across the city to participate in a fun activity which determines.
Asha member digital toolkit world hearing day, an observance designated by the world health organization, aims to raise awareness on how to prevent deafness and hearing loss and promote ear and hearing care across the world. Apr 05, 2018 world health day is celebrated every year on the founding day of the world health organization. The theme of world health day 2010 was urbanization and health. World health day lessons, worksheets and activities. Please share your thoughts about world mental health day theme for 2018. World day for safety and health at work 28 april 2018. World day for safety and health at work 28 april 2017. Celebrated every on 7th april, the world health day is a global health. Being classified as one of the 20 neglected tropical diseases ntds, the unit works in close collaboration with the department of. World hepatitis day, observed each year on july 28, was established to raise awareness and promote understanding of viral hepatitis around the world. Electronic nicotine delivery systems ends, also known as ecigarettes, vape pens, ecigars. Apr 04, 2018 world health day 2018, saturday 7th april 2018.
World health day is a global health awareness day which is observed on april 7. Every year on the 7th of april, the world health organization with the support from its member nations celebrates world health day. Apr 07, 2019 world health day is one of eight official global health campaigns marked by who, along with world tuberculosis day, world immunization week, world malaria day, world no tobacco day, world aids day, world blood donor day, and world hepatitis day. At the first world health assembly in 1948, the delegates called for a world health day to mark the anniversary of the founding of the world health organization. This year, world health day whd celebrated on april 7 every year, marks the end of the world health organizations 70th anniversary celebrations.
The theme in 2015 was gear up to end tb while the main topic in 2016 was unite to end tb. Bangladesh, india it is more commonly used than smoked tobacco 15, 20. World mental health day 2018 young people and mental health in a changing world 2018 wmhday campaign document english version hindi version spanish version follow world mental health day on social media. The theme of this year is universal health coverage.
You can find all of our universal health coverage and primary health care videos on our uhc youtube playlist here. World health day shines a spotlight on the need for universal health coverage and the advantages it can bring, inspiring, motivating and guiding decision makers and stakeholders to commit. Four personal stories from the who european region illustrate how countries are making progress in different ways towards universal health coverage. This year, the global handwashing day theme focuses on the links between handwashing and food including food hygiene and nutrition. Apr 06, 2018 the theme for the world health day this year is health for all and taking the thought forward, we, at sportobuddy, asked people across the city to participate in a fun activity which determines. The universal declaration of human rights was drafted between january 1947 and december 1948. World habitat day 1 october 2018 municipal solid waste management the united nations designated the first monday of october of every year as world habitat day to reflect on the state of our towns and cities, and on the basic right of all to adequate shelter. The theme of this years world health day is health for all. The theme for the 2017 world day for safety and health at work is. World water day, on 22 march every year, is about focusing attention on the importance of water. New preliminary data released today by cdc show tuberculosis tb cases declining in the u. Since it began in 1974, it has grown to become a global platform for public outreach that is widely celebrated in over 100 countries. The theme of the world health day 2019 is same as 2018 that is universal health coverage. Dec 23, 2016 the theme of world health day 2009 was save lives, make hospitals safe in emergencies.
Who global health days 7 april 2018 universal health coverage. World health day 2018 theme, universal health coverage. The theme for world diabetes day 2018 and 2019 is the family and diabetes. World mental health day 2018 world federation for mental. World day for safety and health at work united nations. On the surface, obesity has been misperceived by many as a simple lifestyle choice. This year marks the 70th anniversary of this day and the slogan is health for all. Earth day, observed on april 22, is significant as its a day of political action and civic participation towards preserving the planet. Both events are a great opportunity for pahowho to reiterate and reinforce our call for universal health and the role of the primary health care phc. It is said that good health provides better capabilities to work as per the need of. The theme of world health day 2011, marked on 7 april 2011, was antimicrobial resistance and. Since that day, 7 th april is observed as the world health day every year.
The mission of the world federation for mental health is to promote the advancement of mental health awareness, prevention of mental disorders, advocacy, and best practice recovery focused interventions worldwide. It also reminds us we all have the power and the responsibility to shape the future of our cities and towns. World day for safety and health at work time and date. International nurses day is celebrated around the world every may 12, the anniversary of florence nightingales birth. The campaign seeks to reduce death, disability and the impact of stroke, and transient ischemic attack through better prevention, treatment, and support. This has been held on april 7 every year since 1950. International nurses day icn international council of nurses. Handwashing is an important part of keeping food safe, preventing diseases, and helping children grow strong. It is held on 28 april and has been observed by the international labour. World health day is one of eight official global health campaigns marked by who, along with world tuberculosis day, world immunization week, world malaria day, world no tobacco day, world aids day, world blood donor day, and world hepatitis day. Who declares theme for world health day, 7 april 2018. On world health day, who calls on leaders in the region to recommit to health for all through concerted action for universal health coverage. Every year, on 14 june, countries around the world celebrate world blood donor day. The day marks the founding of world health organization who and aims to draw attention to important health issues facing the world each year.
The world day for safety and health at work is an annual international campaign to promote safe, healthy and decent work. International diabetes federation world diabetes day 201819. On this special occasion, that also marks the 70th anniversary of. April 17, 2018, will mark the 28th world hemophilia day. Find out world health day 2018 information, theme, slogan, celebration, speech, history, importance and significance. 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. The world health organization who has declared universal health coverage uhc as the theme for this years world health day. The mission of the world federation for mental health is to promote the advancement of mental health awareness, prevention of mental disorders, advocacy, and. This years theme, nature for water, explores naturebased solutions to the water challenges we face in the 21st century. The world health organization declared world tb day to raise awareness that despite the presence of a cure, tuberculosis is endemic in some parts of the world. Cover your soils to fight erosion, celebrate world soil day and have fun in 5 easy steps. The event serves to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their lifesaving gifts of blood and to raise awareness of the need for regular blood donations to ensure the quality, safety and availability of blood and blood products for patients in need. The theme for world water day 2019 is leaving no one behind.
The who puts together regional, local, and international events on this day related to that theme. 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. Sunsmart skin cancer awarenessmonth 1 december to 31 january 4 world braille day. On world health day, recommit to health for all 0504 2018. The world health day is a global health awareness day celebrated every year on 7 april, under. World health day 2018 campaign essentials health is a human right. For example, in 2010 the theme was urbanization and health. Join us and organisations around the world for a new world obesity day on march 4, 2020. What information would make a difference where you live. Everyone, everywhere, emphasized the idea that health is a fundamental human right, and that all people should be able to have access to health care. In the region of the americas, these celebrations have been framed around universal health, under the theme universal health. Each year, organizations and individuals across the world bring attention to the hiv epidemic, endeavor to increase hiv.