75 years of improving public health
World Health Day 2023
On 7 April 2023 ̶ World Health Day ̶ the World Health Organization will observe its 75th anniversary.
In 1948, countries of the world came together and founded WHO to promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable – so everyone, everywhere can attain the highest level of health and well-being.
WHO’s 75th anniversary year is an opportunity to look back at public health successes that have improved quality of life during the last seven decades. It is also an opportunity to motivate action to tackle the health challenges of today ̶ and tomorrow.
Join WHO on a journey to achieve Health For All.
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Public health milestones through the years
Since the foundation of the World Health Organization in 1948, the world has experienced public health challenges that have required us all to come together with science, solutions and solidarity.
WHO’s 7 + 5 health stories for everyone, everywhere
Health stories about WHO's work over the past decades serving people of the world to build a healthier future.
The future of health
Video: What Health For All could look like in the future
With WHO's Chief Scientist, Dr Soumya Swaminathan
Video: WHO - Public health history and future
A conversation with Dr Sanjoy Bhattacharya, Professor of medical and global health histories, University of Leeds and Dr Ruediger Krech, Director, Health Promotion, WHO
Video play list
Featured events
Commemorative stamps
Universal health coverage
Access to the full range of quality health services for all people
Primary health care
All people, everywhere, have the right to achieve the highest attainable level of health
The Health for All Film Festival
Join the global movement for health impact through film!
