World Health Day, celebrated annually on April 7th, marks the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1948. Each year, the day highlights a specific health theme of global importance. In 2025, the theme is "Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures," focusing on maternal and newborn health. 

Significance of the 2025 Theme

The 2025 campaign underscores the critical importance of maternal and newborn health as foundational to healthy families and communities. Despite advancements, significant challenges remain:

• Approximately 300,000 women die annually due to pregnancy or childbirth complications.
• Over 2 million newborns die within their first month of life each year.
• Around 2 million babies are stillborn annually.

These figures equate to roughly one preventable death every seven seconds, highlighting an urgent need for action. 
Campaign Objectives

• The "Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures" campaign aims to:
• Raise Awareness: Highlight gaps in maternal and newborn survival and emphasize the necessity of prioritizing women's long-term well-being.
• Advocate for Investment: Encourage effective investments to enhance the health of women and babies.
• Support Collective Action: Mobilize support for parents and healthcare professionals who provide essential care.
• Provide Information: Disseminate useful health information related to pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period.