World Health Day 2023

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World Health Day 2023

75 years of improving public health

On 7 April 2023 ̶ World Health Day ̶ the World Health Organization will observe its 75th anniversary. It 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.

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Public health milestones through the years

Since the foundation of WHO in 1948, the world has experienced public health challenges that have required us all to come together with science, solutions and solidarity. This timeline serves as a reminder of some of the most memorable successes and how these have contributed to improved health across the world.

1 in 6 people globally affected by infertility

Large numbers of people are affected by infertility in their lifetime, according to a new report. Around 17.5% of the adult population – roughly 1 in 6 worldwide – experience infertility, showing the urgent need to increase access to affordable, high-quality fertility care for those in need.

Science in 5: Mpox update

WHO considers that the Public Health Emergency of International Concern for Mpox remains in effect. Dr Rosamund Lewis provides a status update, lessons learned from the response so far and elaborates on who is at risk in Science in 5 this week.

WHO certifies Azerbaijan and Tajikistan as malaria-free

Certification of malaria elimination is the official recognition by WHO of a country’s malaria-free status. The certification is granted when a country has shown that the chain of indigenous malaria transmission has been interrupted nationwide for at least the past three consecutive years.