World Health Day Timeline

April 7th, 1998

50 Rounds

On the 50th anniversary of WHO, World Health Day tackles the topic of safe motherhood.

April 7, 1950

It’s Official

The first World Health Day is celebrated.

1948

Setting the Date

April 7 is designated as World Health Day in the First Health Assembly to celebrate the creation of WHO.

1945

An organization is born

At the United Nations Conference in San Francisco, a motion to create a new and independent organization dedicated to discuss health topics was passed.