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Join the global movement towards a healthier and happier life on World Health Day - start by taking small steps towards better health today!
Get excited and join in the celebration of World Health Day on April 7th! This day was established by the World Health Organization back in 1948 as a way to draw attention to important health issues around the world. Over the years, this day has become an opportunity for people from all over to come together and discuss ways that we can work together to improve global health.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1948</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>World Health Day Initiation</div><div class='timeline-text'>World Health Day was first established by the World Health Organization (WHO) to address global health issues.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1951</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Official Celebration</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first official World Health Day was celebrated in 1950, with the theme “Health for all”.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1988</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Global Polio Eradication Initiative</div><div class='timeline-text'>In 1988, the Global Polio Eradication Initiative was launched on World Health Day by the WHO, UNICEF and Rotary International.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Focus on Mental Health</div><div class='timeline-text'>World Health Day 2000 centered on mental health, educating public on its significance and promoting strategies to increase awareness.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>COVID-19 Pandemic</div><div class='timeline-text'>World Health Day 2020 was dedicated to celebrating the work of nurses and midwives, heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Eat healthy</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Maintain a balanced and varied diet to ensure proper nutrition and stay healthy. Add more fruits and vegetables to your diet and reduce your intake of processed foods and sugar.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Exercise regularly</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Set aside some time each day for physical activity. Go for a run, ride a bike, do yoga or take a dance class. Regular exercise helps to keep our bodies strong and healthy.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Learn about health topics</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take the time to research different health topics that interest you. Learn about diseases, treatments, nutrition, fitness and more. Keeping up with the latest health information helps us make informed decisions.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Volunteer at a local health center</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Connect with your local hospital, clinic or health center to find out how you can help out in their community programs. Volunteering is a great way to give back to the community while getting involved in promoting good health.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Practice self care</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Set aside some time every day to do something that makes you feel good. Take a warm bath, meditate, read a book or go for a walk in nature. Self care is essential for both physical and mental wellbeing.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It raises awareness of important health issues</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>World Health Day is a great opportunity to increase global awareness about important health topics such as nutrition, mental health, and access to healthcare. By shining a light on these issues and educating people about them, it can help create a healthier future for us all.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It provides an opportunity to promote healthy behaviors</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>By making World Health Day a priority, we can use it to encourage individuals to make positive lifestyle changes that can lead to improved overall health. These changes could include eating more fruits and vegetables, getting regular exercise, or quitting smoking - all beneficial habits that will have both short and long term effects.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It encourages international cooperation</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>World Health Day also provides an opportunity for countries around the world to come together and address common health challenges on a global scale. It serves as a reminder that when it comes to achieving good health, we are all connected.</p></div></div>
World Health Day is celebrated on April 7th every year. In 2024, World Health Day will occur on a Sunday.
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