Each theme reflects a priority area of current concern to who. The theme of the world health day 2016 is beat diabetes. Population movement, ecological, climatic and environmental changes, the deterioration of political and socioeconomic situations, and the interruption of action to prevent and control transmission are central to this renewed public health problem. The theme for world mental health day 2018 was young people and mental health in a changing world. World health day world health day provides an opportunity to raise awareness of hypertension as well as other noncommunicable diseases ncdsincluding heart disease, diabetes, cancer, chronic lung disease, and otherswhich represent one of the greatest challenges for development in the 21st century. World no tobacco day, 31 may this yearly celebration informs the public on the dangers of using tobacco, the business practices of tobacco companies, what who is doing to fight the tobacco epidemic, and what people around the world can do to claim their right to health and healthy living and to protect future generations. World health organization who announced that the theme for world health day 2016 is prevent. Download and use the materials from the toolkits below to spread awareness about sepsis and world sepsis day in your network. It is celebrated each year on april 7, the day that who was founded in 1948. Themes year theme 1950 know your health services 1951 health for your child and worlds children 1952 healthy surroundings make healthy people 1953 health is wealth 1954 the nurse.
To highlight the importance of this finding, the world health organization has selected hypertension as the theme for world health day on april 7, 20. World health day whd is an initiative spearheaded by the world health organisation who. The theme of world health day 2011 was antimicrobial resistance. The day marks the founding of world health organization who and aims to draw attention to important health issues facing the world each year. World health days poster, wallpapers, images, picture, photos. Putting up a poster in your workplace to promote positive attitudes to mental health. Apr 04, 2014 each year a theme is selected that highlights a priority area of public health. Vectorborne diseases exercising significant impact in the americas are mainly malaria, dengue, chagas disease, leishmaniasis, lymphatic filariasis, schistosomiasis, and trachoma. Diabetes is a major cause of death and disability worldwide.
Everyone, everywhere, emphasized the idea that health is a fundamental human right, and that all people should be able to have access to health care. The theme of world health day 2012 was good health adds life to years. World aids day december 1, 2014 world aids day draws attention to the current status of the human immunodeficiency virusacquired immunodeficiency syndrome hivaids epidemic worldwide. World health day theme in the year 2012 was good health makes the better life of the people. World health day seeks to draw attention to a major global health concern each year. The who is focusing this years world health day, on 7 april 2016, on diabetes. On the occasion of the second world preeclampsia day on may 22, 2018, we have signed this proclamation to highlight our support of a worldwide initiative to raise awareness of preeclampsia and its global impact on the lives of mothers, babies and families. This brochure will be made available in various languages. World health day 2018 theme, universal health coverage.
A pdf document that includes clickable links to world suicide prevention day resources and information. Click here to go to the web page where you can read the official brochure for world suicide prevention day 2019 and will be able to download the brochure in pdf format. The day also gives international partners, companies and foundations a chance to showcase their efforts and reflect on how to scale up what has worked. World accreditation day archive international laboratory. This special day has become a collective action aimed at globally protecting human health and wellbeing. Since 1950, world health day has been celebrated every year on 7 april with a different theme. This years theme is small bite, big threat, highlighting the serious and increasing threat of vectorborne diseases a timely reminder for us all as we experience a major dengue outbreak in fiji. Download the world suicide prevention day 2014 press package that offers sample press releases, a suicide prevention fact sheet and guides on working with the media. The theme of world health day 2014 vectorborne diseases. The recently published 19th who global tuberculosis report.
Who will celebrate its birthday on 7 april 2016 world health day the day provides an opportunity for individuals in every community to get involved in activities that can lead to better health. New vectorborne diseases are emerging in the who european region and diseases considered to have been eliminated are returning. This has been held on april 7 every year since 1950. This world oral health day, we want everyone to make a pledge to look after their oral health, because a healthy mouth enables us to enjoy life and thats something definitely worth pledging for. World health day is celebrated on 7 april every year to mark the anniversary of the founding of who in 1948. World malaria day 2014s theme, invest in the future. Out of the 17 diseases on its list, the department of control of neglected tropical diseases prioritizes seven vectorborne diseases. The theme for world health day in the year 2014 was disease of vectorborne. The say ahh theme is a threeyear campaign launched in 2018, starting with think mouth, think health as the first subtheme. World health day campaign ideas to celebrate online. Suicide is the third leading cause of death in the world for individuals 15 to 44. At the first world health assembly in 1948, the delegates called for a world health day to mark the anniversary of the founding of the world health organization.
This years theme focuses on how accreditation provides added value to supply chains. The theme of world health day 20 was healthy heart beat, healthy blood pressure. World health day 2016 theme, top 20 quotes and sayings. Diseases such as malaria, dengue, leishmaniasis and yellow fever are preventable yet they have the biggest impact on some of the world s poorest people. Founded in 1955, the national association of social workers nasw is the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world, with more than 120,000 members. To honour the sacrifices made by the father of the nation, mahatma gandhi. One of its most effective world health day themes was global polio eradication in 1995. Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. Vectorborne diseases is the theme for world health day 2014 which is celebrated every 7 th of april. World hemophilia day world federation of hemophilia. Arabian night 23 agm registration form 24 agm payment form.
World health day 2014 vectorborne diseases whoeurope. World health day on 7th april 2014 pdf download citehr. Diabetes is a rapidly increasing noncommunicable disease in numbers in many countries, most dramatically in low and middleincome countries. Heres a list of 10 things you could do as an individual or organisation to mark world mental health day 1. Apr 25, 2014 world malaria day 2014 s theme, invest in the future. World health day 2019 themes of world health day 20102018.
In may 2014, the world health assembly officially approved the draft global strategy and targets for tuberculosis prevention, care and control after 2015. If you have ideas for more material or cant find what you are looking for, please contact us. World health day 2014 pan american health organization. World health day 2007 1 world health day 2007 invest in health, build a safer future international health regulations 2005 the legal framework for a safer world 2 security concept invest in health, build a safer future world health day 2007 national defense human wellbeing and safety 3 invest in health, build a safer future world. Diabetes is a rapidly increasing noncommunicable disease in numbers in many countries, most dramatically in low. Take a look at our helpful hints for more great ideas and help end mental health stigma. The theme for the world health day this year is health for all and taking the thought forward, we, at sportobuddy, asked people across the city. Each year a theme is selected that highlights a priority area of public health. The theme for world sight day 2014 held on october 9, 2014was no more avoidable blindness. Visit the world oral health day website to download the campaign resources and get involved. Heres a selection from time to change to print off and.
Nasw works to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards, and to advance sound social policies. Ppt world health day 2007 powerpoint presentation free to. The who 2014 global tuberculosis reportfurther to go the. Dec 23, 2016 the theme of world health day 2011 was antimicrobial resistance.
The theme of world health day 2014 was vectorborne diseases. Everyone who joined the contest got to enjoy some public recognition for their hard work and one future doctor won a. Diseases such as malaria, dengue, leishmaniasis and yellow fever are preventable yet they have the biggest impact on some of the worlds poorest people. Defeat malaria, is a reminder of the challenge and the ultimate goal. This target is ambitious, but the commitment to the end of tuberculosis is laudable. The world health day is a global health awareness day celebrated every year on 7 april, under the sponsorship of the world health organizationwho as well as other related. In 2012 it caused as many deaths as hivaids 15 million.
World health day 2014 malaysian medical association. Its a very important day for the world federation of hemophila wfh and the bleeding disorders communitybut nothing is more important to us than your health and wellbeing. Fact sheets world health day 2014 vectorborne diseases. Who world no tobacco day world health organization. Iasp world suicide prevention day september 10, 2014. Apr 06, 2018 the theme for the world health day this year is health for all and taking the thought forward, we, at sportobuddy, asked people across the city to participate in a fun activity which determines. The day attempts to increase awareness about the major health concern and the repercussions of this concern while providing countries and organizations with materials and ideas as how to best handle these global health concerns. Top tips for celebrating world mental health day at your.
It took place on the second thursday in october 2014. The day provides an opportunity for individuals in every community to get involved in activities that can lead to better health. On january 23rd, 2020, we released our brandnew 2020 infographics with a. Each year, organizations and individuals across the world bring attention to the hiv epidemic, endeavor to increase hiv awareness and knowledge, speak out against hiv stigma, and call for an increased response to move toward ending the hiv epidemic. About us world health day past themes of world health day 2014 vectorborne diseases fact sheets. Beat diabetes china, india and usa are among the top three countries with a high number of diabetic population. Everyone who joined the contest got to enjoy some public recognition for their hard work and one future doctor won a pack of fun and useful prizes. See more ideas about world health day, health and fb covers.
World health day 2014 at a glance overarching messages mosquitoes, flies, ticks, bugs and freshwater snails can spread diseases that cause serious illness and death. The theme for this years observance on december 1 is focus, partner, achieve. Each year since 1995, an annual theme is selected that highlights the years a priority area of concern. It has since been integrated into vision 2020 and is coordinated by iapb in cooperation with the world health organization. Pioneer of health 1955 clean water means better health 1956 destroy disease carrying insects 1957 food for all. The day launches longerterm advocacy programmes that continue well beyond 7 april. The world health organization who and the ministry of health are celebrating world health day on 7 april 2014. World malaria day also enables new donors to join in a global partnership against malaria, and for research and academic institutions to reveal scientific advances to the public. More than 800,000 people worldwide take their own lives every year. It marks the day when india declared itself a sovereign, democratic and republic state. Cdc supports global malaria control efforts through the presidents malaria initiative, a u. World health day is a worldwide opportunity to focus on key public health issues. The day creates awareness in addressing tropical diseases. The say ahh theme is a threeyear campaign launched in 2018, starting with think mouth, think health as the first sub theme.