On April 6, 2024, more than two thousand people gathered in Luanda to take part in a walk the talk for health, a landmark event marking World Health Day.

The World Health Organization and Makerere School of Public Health (MakSPH) are engaged in discussions on how MakSPH may qualify as a WHO Collaborating Centre (WHOCC) in Uganda. This came up during the meeting to review the performance of the five-year memorandum of understanding between the two institutions on planning and implementing joint research projects in priority public health areas in the country.

Mafeteng- The 7th of April every year is celebrated as World Health Day. Health is a fundamental right of every human being regardless of race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or social status. In Lesotho, the Ministry of Health with support from the World Health Organisation(WHO) hosted a weeklong event to mark this day beginning with a health walk in Mafeteng District led by the Minister of Health, Mr. Selibe Mochoboroane, a high school poetry competition on the theme amongst others.

Written by Dr Charles Sagoe-Moses, Country Representative, World Health Organization Tanzania

Dar es Salaam: Every year on the 07th of April, the World Health Organization (WHO) joins member states, the international community, local and international organizations to celebrate World Health Day to provide a global opportunity to focus attention on important public health issues and advance the universal health coverage agenda for all.

Op Ed

Dr. Clement Peter- WHO Representative - Liberia

Looking at the need to build a safer and healthier future for all, 1948 world leaders created the World Health Organization (WHO). The same year, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights also enshrined the right to health. That's why, every year on April 7, the world celebrates World Health Day to raise awareness of the need for concrete action to guarantee equitable access to health services. Ensuring the right to health is fundamental for creating vibrant and productive communities, stronger economies, safer nations, and a better world.

Today, Uganda joins the rest of the world in commemorating World Health Day with the theme "My health, my right". This theme highlights that the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is a fundamental right of every human being irrespective of race, religion, political belief, economic or social condition. The right to health for all people means that everyone should have access to the health services they need, when and where they need them, without suffering financial hardship.