World Health Day: What you need to know

April 7 is World Health Day. It is celebrated annually and each year draws attention to a specific health topic of concern to people all over the world.

The date of April 7 marks the anniversary of the founding of WHO in 1948.

To address these types of challenges, the theme for World Health Day 2024 is 'My health, my right'

This year’s theme was chosen to champion the right of everyone, everywhere to have access to quality health services, education, and information, as well as safe drinking water, clean air, good nutrition, quality housing, decent working and environmental conditions, and freedom from discrimination.