UN World Health Day
About World Health Day
When is World Health Day? This holiday is always celebrated on April 7
Sponsored by United Nation’s World Health Organization (WHO), World Health Day focuses upon a different health theme each year. This April 7 holiday is an international event to emphasize and work on important health issues or problems. Many countries around the world participate.
This day celebrates the anniversary of the founding of the UN’s World Health Organization on April 7, 1948.
Major activities on world health Day focus upon, awareness, education programs, and fund raising activities to help with the health issue for the year. Countries also work on resolving problems related to the theme.
How to Celebrate in World Health Day
Here are a few ideas on how to celebrate this holiday:
- Support UN health initiatives.
- Get involved. Join an organization whose goal is to improve people’s health.
- Donate to non-profit health care organizations.
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History and Origin of World Health Day
The World Health Organization (WHO) of the United Nations sponsors World Health Day each year. Annually, a different country is selected to host World Health Day events.
World Health Day has been held annually since 1950.
More April 7 Holidays
Here are more April 7 holidays you will enjoy:
Caramel Popcorn Day – Most likely created by a popcorn maker or an e-card company.
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