Today is World Health Day!

Published on April 7, 2025

This year's World Health Day, themed "Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures", will kick off a year-long campaign on maternal and newborn health.

Read more about the global campaign here

Register for the online event today here

Watch a video playlist on maternal and newborn health here

Read inspiring stories on maternal and newborn health here

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