World Health Day each year is observed on April 7 to promote awareness of people’s general health and well-being around the world. The day aims at recognising the widespread contributions of medical faculty and the success of the World Health Organization.
This year, the Ministry of Ayush will celebrate ‘Yoga Amrit Mahotsav’ on the World Health Day this year and will also initiate a 75-day countdown to the International Day of Yoga (June 21) with a grand programme for the demonstration of common yoga protocols at the Red Fort along with its stakeholders,
World Health Day 2022 Theme
The theme for World Health Day 2022 is ‘Our Planet, Our Health’ which aims at directing the global attention toward the well-being of our planet and the humans living in it.
WORLD HEALTH DAY 2022: HISTORY
The first World Health Assembly in 1948 was convened by the World Health Organisation which called for the establishment of a “World Health Day.”
The first World Health Day was held on April 7, 1950, which has been observed on same date every year since then.
The main goal of the day is to enhance awareness on a certain health topic to highlight a World Health Organization priority area of concern.
WORLD HEALTH DAY 2022: SIGNIFICANCE
Each year, the World Health Day focuses on contemporary health issues requiring immediate attention, with varied themes.
The World Health Organization has been raising awareness about health and health-related concerns, as well as how to address them.
WORLD HEALTH DAY 2022 WISHES, MESSAGES & QUOTES:
To keep the body in good health is a duty, for otherwise, we shall not be able to trim the lamp of wisdom, and keep our mind strong and clear
If you want good health, you have to take that first step. You cannot sit and wait for it to arrive.
A fit body, a calm mind, a house full of love. These things cannot be bought – they must be earned.
Good health is not something we can buy. However, it can be an extremely valuable savings account.