World Heath Day – 7 April 2025

The day is led by the World Heath Organisation (WHO), which advocates physical, mental, and emotional well-being across the globe.

World Health Day, celebrated on 7th April every year, is a significant occasion that brings attention to crucial global health issues. In 2025, the theme of World Health Day is focused on maternal and new born health, with the campaign titled “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures.” This year’s campaign, running until 2026, will call on governments, donors, and the global health community to invest in proven, high-impact interventions to enhance the overall quality of care.

Key focus areas include pregnancy-related services for early complication detection, lifesaving emergency obstetric care—recognising that most maternal and new born deaths occur during or shortly after birth—and specialized care for small and preterm babies.

Notably, complications from prematurity have become the leading cause of death among children under five worldwide.

Why does this year’s theme matter?

Each year, nearly 300,000 women lose their lives due to pregnancy or childbirth, while over two million babies die within their first month of life, and approximately two million more are stillborn.

This amounts to one preventable death every seven seconds, causing immense grief and hardship for millions of families worldwide.

Although maternal and new-born deaths occur across all regions, the majority happen in the poorest countries and in areas affected by conflict and crises.