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The World Health Day 2018

The World Health Day is a global health awareness day celebrated every year on 7 April, under the sponsorship of the World Health Organization (WHO), as well as other related organisations. On 7 April, World Health Day, the World Health Organization marks its 70th anniversary. This year, World Health Day is dedicated to one of WHO’s founding principles: “The enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the fundamental rights of every human being without distinction of race, religion, political belief, economic or social condition.” - Universal health coverage is about ensuring all people can get quality health services, where and when they need them, without suffering financial hardship. - No one should have to choose between good health and other life necessities. - UHC is key to people’s and nations’ health and well-being. - UHC is feasible. Some countries have made great progress. Their challenge is to maintain coverage to meet people’s expectations - A...