2016: Diabetes.
Global diabetes rate (per 1,000 population) – The global average was 2.8%.
World Health Day 2016. WHO focused on diabetes, which is largely preventable and treatable. noncommunicable diseases, which are rising rapidly in many countries, most dramatically in low- and middle-income countries. Simple lifestyle measures have been shown to be effective in preventing or delaying the onset of type 2 diabetes, including maintaining normal body weight, regular physical activity and a healthy diet. Diabetes can be controlled and managed to prevent complications through diagnosis, self-management, and affordable treatment. The WHO estimates that about 422 million people worldwide have diabetes, with the disease being a direct cause of about 1.5 million deaths. WHD 2016 goals: (1) expand prevention, (2) strengthen care, and (3) strengthen surveillance.
2017: Depression: let’s talk.
An 1892 lithograph of a woman diagnosed with depression
World Health Day 2017, celebrated on April 7, aims to mobilize action against depression. The condition affects people of all ages, from all walks of life in all countries. It affects people’s ability to perform daily tasks, with implications for families, friends and even communities, workplaces and health care systems. At its worst, depression can lead to self-harm and suicide. A better understanding of preventable and treatable depression will help reduce the stigma associated with the illness and lead more people to seek help.
2018: universal health insurance: everyone, everywhere
The theme for World Health Day 2018 is. “Universal Health Coverage: Everyone and Everywhere” emphasized the idea that health is a basic human right and that all people should have access to health care. The motto of the day was “Health for All.” Several events were held, including a panel discussion on universal health coverage that was broadcast live. 2018 was the 70th anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization.
2019: Universal Health Coverage: Everyone, Everywhere
The theme for World Health Day 2019 was “Universal Health Coverage: Everyone and Everywhere.” repeating the 2018 theme with a focus on the idea that “universal health coverage is WHO’s number one goal.” To commemorate the 2019 World Health Day theme. The World Health Organization launched a petition signing campaign for Health for All, held a live Facebook broadcast and shared “statistics and facts” about primary care and universal health coverage.
2020: Nurses and Midwives of Support
The theme for World Health Day 2020 took place in the context of the global COVID-19 pandemic and was therefore presented as “Nurses and Midwives of Support.” Around the world, people spent the day thanking the nurses and health care workers on the front lines of the fight against the COVID-19 coronavirus. The U.S. White House released a presidential message highlighting the role of public health in “building strong, prosperous and free societies around the world.” World Health Day 2020 was celebrated around the world in a largely virtual environment through online press conferences, announcements and social media in the wake of a worldwide, widespread “stay at home” order due to e Pandemic coronavirus COVID-19. Much of the effort has been focused on raising funds for the COVID-19 solidarity fund.