Why is World Health Day celebrated?

Each year, a highlight is chosen for this day and this year, marking the end of the 70th anniversary celebrations of WHO; they focused on universal health, under the theme "Universal health: for all, everywhere"

"The universal health coverage (UHC) is reached when there is a firm political will. This means ensuring that all people, wherever they are, can access essential and quality health services without facing economic hardship, "they said. WHO.

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For this reason, this year's campaign insists that all people receive comprehensive and quality health care at the heart of the community, in the face of reality millions of people around the world still do not have access to health care and many are forced to choose between health expenses and other daily needs.

On our continent, it is estimated that About a third of the population does not have access to care. As part of World Health Day, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is calling for Equitable access to comprehensive and quality health care.

"That all people, wherever they live, be covered by health and can access care without obstacles and without serious financial difficulties, is our main goal, "said Carissa Etienne, Director of PAHO and Regional Director for the Americas of WHO.

Although countries in the region have made significant progress in health, as evidenced by the 16-year life expectancy growth over the last 45 years and the reduction in infant mortality, challenges remain. just.