Tehran – National Health Week is scheduled to take place from April 21st to 27th, and aims to raise public awareness of key health issues and unite and promote public health.
Days of the week focus on the following topics:
Monday, April 21st, “Health Equity with Family Physicians and Referral Systems”
Tuesday, April 22nd, “A healthy society with healthy environment and general participation.”
On Wednesday, April 23rd, “Maternal Health Literacy, Young People Population, and Empowered Generation”
Thursday, April 24th, “Cultural, Arts, Media, Health”
Friday, April 25th, “Public Movement, Public Health”
Saturday, April 26th, “Fematology Care, Newborn Health, a Promising Future”
Sunday, April 27th, “No to an accident, yes to life.”
World Health Day is celebrated annually on April 7th to commemorate the establishment of the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1948.
The theme of World Health Day 2025, “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures” employs an initiative focused on mothers and babies, and seeks to encourage governments and health communities to minimize preventable deaths for mothers and newborns by prioritizing the long-term health and well-being of women.
It is important to help all women and babies survive and thrive. Tragically, nearly 300,000 women die from pregnancy or childbirth each year, based on current published estimates. This is about one preventable death every 7 seconds.
Based on current trends, four out of five countries are on track to achieve their goals to improve mother survival by 2030.
Everywhere women and families need high quality care physically and emotionally to support women, and at birth, and at the time of birth.
Health systems need to evolve to manage many health issues that affect maternal and neonatal health. These include not only direct obstetric complications, but also mental health, non-communicable diseases, and family planning.
Furthermore, women and their families should be supported by laws and policies that protect their health and rights. The main objectives of this year’s campaign are as follows:
The need to raise awareness of gaps in maternal and neonatal survival and prioritize women’s long-term well-being.
Advocate for effective investments to improve the health of women and babies.
Encourage collective action to support parents and health professionals who provide critical care.
Provide useful health information related to pregnancy, childbirth and postnatal periods.
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