World Health Day 2024
On the 7th of April each year, the world celebrates World Health Day, a day that reminds us of the importance of health and well-being as a fundamental right for every individual. For the year 2024, this occasion carries the theme My Health, My Right emphasizing the right to health as a fundamental human right
Health is more than just the absence of illness; it is a state of physical, mental, and social well-being. However, over half of the world's population—approximately 4.5 billion people—faces challenges in accessing essential health care. The most vulnerable and marginalized groups are disproportionately affected by social inequalities and barriers that hinder access to health care
World Health Day sheds light on the urgent need to uphold the right to health for all. It calls for financial investments and political commitments to achieve universal health coverage within the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030
This year's campaign focuses on the importance of access to health services, education, information, safe drinking water, clean air, adequate nutrition, decent housing, decent work, and a supportive environment
Vaccinations are the cornerstone of public health and a safe, easy way to protect individuals and communities from preventable infectious diseases[2]. In this context, the World Health Organization observes World Immunization Week, emphasizing the collective efforts to save countless lives by preventing vaccine-preventable diseases[3].
Celebrating World Health Day is a call to action for everyone in society, from government officials to ordinary citizens, to work together toward better health for all. Our health is our right, and it is the foundation upon which we build our future.