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World Health Day is observed on April 7, every year. It also marks the anniversary of World Health Organisation (WHO). Learn more about World Health Day 2025.
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April 07, 2025
World Health Day 2025 was observed on April 7. It initiates a will year-long campaign titled “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures,” focusing on maternal and newborn health. This year’s campaign urges governments and health communities to intensify efforts to eliminate preventable maternal and newborn deaths and to prioritize the long-term health and well-being of women. It also aims to provide valuable information supporting healthy pregnancies, childbirth, and improved postnatal care.
World Health Day is celebrated annually on April 7th. It serves as a global platform to raise awareness about pressing health issues and mobilize efforts to address them. In 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) has chosen the theme “Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures,” focusing on maternal and newborn health. This year-long campaign aims to encourage governments and the health community to intensify efforts to end preventable maternal and newborn death.
| World Health Day 2025 Overview | |
| Aspect | Details |
| Date | April 7, 2025 |
| Organized by | World Health Organization (WHO) |
| Theme for 2025 | “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures” |
| Focus Area | Maternal and Newborn Health |
| Objective | To raise awareness and encourage global efforts to end preventable maternal and newborn deaths, while improving long-term health for women and infants. |
| Key Global Challenges | High maternal and newborn mortality rates, lack of skilled birth attendants, inadequate antenatal/postnatal care, and unmet family planning needs. |
| Planned Activities | Global conferences, awareness campaigns, policy discussions, community health initiatives, and WHO-led webinars. |
| Target Audience | Governments, healthcare professionals, NGOs, policymakers, and the general public. |
For World Health Day 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) has chosen the theme “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures,” focusing on maternal and newborn health. This theme underscores the importance of ensuring safe pregnancies, quality childbirth care, and long-term well-being for mothers and infants worldwide.
Key concerns include:
Through this theme, WHO aims to:
This year-long campaign aims to encourage governments and the health community to intensify efforts to end preventable maternal and newborn deaths and to prioritize women’s long-term health and well-being. To provide a clearer picture of the current state of maternal and newborn health globally, here are the statistics that underscore the critical need to improve maternal and newborn health outcomes:
| Indicator | Statistics |
| Global Maternal Mortality Ratio (2020) | 223 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births. |
| Newborn Mortality Rate (2020) | 17 deaths per 1,000 live births. |
| Annual Maternal Deaths Worldwide | Approximately 287,000. |
| Annual Newborn Deaths Worldwide | Approximately 2.4 million. |
| Percentage of Maternal Deaths in Low-Income Countries | Over 94%. |
| Skilled Birth Attendance Coverage | 81% globally; as low as 59% in low-income countries. |
| Antenatal Care Coverage (at least 4 visits) | 62% globally; 52% in low-income countries. |
| Postnatal Care Coverage (within 2 days of birth) | 65% for mothers; 64% for newborns. |
| Contraceptive Prevalence Rate | 76% in high-income countries; 42% in low-income countries. |
| Unmet Need for Family Planning | 10% globally; 23% in low-income countries. |
World Health Day 2025 urges policymakers, healthcare professionals, and communities to take concrete actions to ensure safe pregnancies and better healthcare outcomes for mothers and newborns. By prioritizing “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures,” WHO envisions a world where every mother and child receives the care they deserve.
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