The World Health Day was observed across the globe on Friday. Theme for the day this year is Health for All. This year, the World Health Day marked WHO's 75th anniversary and it presents an opportunity to look back at public health successes that have improved quality of life during the last seven decades. Every year on April 7th, the World Health Day is celebrated to bring global attention to a specific health issue that impacts people worldwide.

This day is also significant as it coincides with the founding day of the World Health Organisation (WHO) in 1948. This year marks the 75th anniversary of WHO. Each year, the WHO chooses a theme for the World Health Day, and various activities and events are organized to promote awareness of the issue. The aim is to encourage governments, organizations, and individuals to take action to improve global health and well-being.

The World Health Day 2023 has adopted the theme “Health For All” with the objective of reflecting on the accomplishments of public health in enhancing people’s quality of life over the past seven decades. The theme emphasizes the need for the world to take necessary measures to address current and future health challenges. According to the World Health Organisation, the theme urges the world to take action towards addressing the existing health issues. World Health Day is a significant event as it aims to promote awareness and draw global attention to a particular health issue that impacts people worldwide.

The day also marks the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO), which is a principal global health institution that works towards improving global health and well-being. The WHO chooses a theme for each World Health Day, and various activities and events are organized to promote awareness of the issue.

These events provide an opportunity for governments, organizations, and individuals to come together and take action towards addressing global health challenges. By highlighting a specific health issue each year, the World Health Day helps to generate public awareness and advocacy for critical health topics, leading to better health outcomes for individuals and communities worldwide.

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