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World Health Day is celebrated annually on April 7th to mark the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1948. The 2026 theme is "Together for health. Stand with science," focusing on scientific collaboration to protect global health, animals, and the planet. Purpose: It is a global campaign dedicated to drawing attention to a specific, high-priority health theme affecting people worldwide.

2026 Focus: The campaign highlights the need to trust facts, support science-led health, and leverage, through a One Health approach, scientific innovations to improve health outcomes.

Activities: The day involves international, regional, and local events, including, seminars, campaigns, and educational outreach.

Digital Health in India: Integration with platforms like MY Bharat to promote health and fitness volunteering and awareness at the grassroots level.

It serves as a global platform to draw attention to major public health issues and mobilize action to address them