What is World Health Day?
World Health Day is an annual event that is held to draw attention to a specific health concern globally. It also marks the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organisation (WHO) in 1948. Every year, there is a different theme to coincide with a health-related topic.
The campaign theme for 2027 is 'healthy beginnings, hopeful futures'. It hopes to urge governments to increase efforts to end preventable maternal and newborn deaths, and to prioritise longer-term health and well-being for women all over the world.
When is World Health Day 2027?
This year, World Health Day is on April 7 2027.