Previous World Health Days
Since 1950, the World Health Organization has marked World Health Day on 7 April each year to raise awareness of key global health issues. Each year carries a specific theme to highlight a priority area of concern. World Health Day seeks to encourage individuals, communities and Member States to take action related to that particular theme, with activities continuing beyond 7 April.
- 2012: Ageing and health: Good health adds life to years
- 2011: Antimicrobial resistance: no action today, no cure tomorrow
- 2010: Urbanization and health - 1000 cities, 1000 lives
- 2009: Make hospitals safe in emergencies
- 2008: Protecting health from climate change (WHO HQ)
- 2007: International health security (WHO HQ)
- 2006: Working Together for Health
- 2005: Make every mother and child count (WHO HQ)
- 2004: Road safety (WHO HQ)
- 2003: Shape the future of life (WHO HQ)
- 2002: Move for health (WHO HQ)
- 2001: Mental health: stop exclusion, dare to care (WHO HQ)