Over 7.9 billion people across the world are celebrating World Health Day today. The theme for this year’s celebration is “Our planet, our health.”
Amidst a Covid-19 pandemic, focus is thrown on a polluted planet, increasing diseases like cancer, asthma, heart disease.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has therefore drawn attention on urgent actions needed to keep humans and the planet healthy and foster a movement to create societies focused on well-being.
Today is #WorldHealthDay!
— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) April 6, 2022
Environmental factors – including climate change – claim 13 million lives every year.
Stop burning fossil fuels like oil, coal and natural gas for a #HealthierTomorrow
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WHO estimates that more than 13 million deaths around the world each year are due to avoidable environmental causes. This includes the climate crisis which is the single biggest health threat facing humanity. The climate crisis is also considered a health crisis.
Social media users have flooded Twitter with campaigns calling for a safer environment. The users also used the opportunity to commend health workers for the important role they continue to play in society.
#WorldHealthDay has taken on an extra special meaning the last few years. We would like to thank our healthcare workers who put themselves on the line for our health as well as the researchers who continue to work to find a cure for those living with #Scleroderma. Thank you! pic.twitter.com/PV3FF5KTD1
— Scleroderma Ontario (@scleroderma_sso) April 7, 2022
This week is #NationalPublicHealthWeek and today is #WorldHealthDay – Health is a Human Right. Human rights are closely tied to how diseases spread and impact communities. Certain groups are at higher risk for disease due to inequalities. #NPHW #ThursdayMotivation pic.twitter.com/Ji9WgiDGDM
— BRHPC (@BRHPCHealth) April 7, 2022
Health is the most important thing and we do not realize it until we lose it. Let us take good care of it. Happy World Health Day. ?⚕️?⚕️ pic.twitter.com/icGqLfoCqE
— Fun Footer (@footer_com) April 7, 2022