World Health Day – April 7

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In the midst of a pandemic on a polluted planet with increasing diseases like cancer, asthma and heart disease, on World Health Day 2022 the World Health Organization will focus global attention on urgent actions needed to keep humans and the planet healthy and foster a movement to create societies focused on wellbeing.   

Are we able to reimagine a world where clean air, water and food are available to all?
Where economies are focused on health and wellbeing?
Where cities are liveable and people have control over their health and the health of the planet?

World Health Organization

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 a health crisis. 

Take 90 seconds out of your day to watch this powerful video message from WHO.