♦ World Health Day is observed every year on April 7 to promote awareness of critical health issues and inspire collective action to address them.

♦ Each year, the day focuses on a particular health theme to raise awareness and drive global action.

♦ The World Health Organization (WHO) has chosen the theme “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures" for 2025, emphasising the importance of maternal and newborn health.

♦ The theme highlights the need for improved healthcare services to ensure a strong foundation for future generations.

♦ World Health Day was established by the First Health Assembly in 1948 and has been celebrated since 1950.

♦ To mark its establishment and mission, April 7th was officially designated as World Health Day. 

♦ 2025 theme: Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures.