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World Health Day
7th April2014

Director Speak

World Health Day is celebrated on 7 April to mark the individuals can do to prevent disease.
anniversary of the founding of WHO in 1948. Each year a More than half of the world's population is at risk from
theme is selected for World Health Day that highlights a vector-borne diseases such as malaria and dengue. Yet,
priority area of public health concern in the world. The
Day provides an opportunity for individuals in every
community to get involved in activities that can lead to

we can protect ourselves and our families by taking
simple preventive measures, including vaccination. This
info graphic highlights a number of these.

better health.
This year’s World Health Day sounds the alarm about a
silent global killer - Preventing and controlling vectorborne disease. Vector-borne diseases are one of the
greatest contributors to human mortality and morbidity
in tropical settings and beyond. Vectors are organisms
that are most commonly found in tropical areas and
places where access to safe drinking-water and
sanitation systems is problematic.
World Health Day 2014 will spotlight some of the most
commonly known vectors – such as mosquitoes,
sandflies, bugs, ticks and snails – responsible for
transmitting a wide range of parasites and pathogens
that attack humans or animals. Mosquitoes, for
example, not only transmit malaria and dengue, but also

Adopting healthy practices and taking steps to better
protect people from health risks are critical to the future
of a nation’s health and social infrastructure. People are
at risk for malnutrition, dental problems, sleeping
difficulties, sanitation issues, and vices. To better
address the health concerns as well as identify health
factors and find solutions, the government designs
activities and programs to improve access to quality
health services and information.
The World Health Organization seeks to improve the
health of people by identifying the most effective ways
of promoting good health among them and responding
to them. It supports countries with policies and
programs.

lymphatic filariasis, chikungunya, Japanese encephalitis Following a healthy lifestyle can add years to all our lives.
and yellow fever. Although significant progress is being The evidence is unequivocal. Cutting down on the
made in combating some diseases such as malaria, consumption of processed salt, eating a balanced diet,
lymphatic filariasis and Chagas disease, other diseases avoiding harmful use of alcohol, getting regular exercise,
such as dengue continue to spread at an alarming pace. reducing stress and avoiding tobacco use are some ways
This global brief provides details on the vectors and the

to improve lifestyle and lead a healthy life.

diseases they cause and recommends what
governments, local authorities, community groups, and
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