Celebrating World Health Day 2025: A Path to Hopeful Futures

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On World Health Day, let’s stand as one,

For a future where health is shared by everyone.

With care, compassion, and actions bold,

A healthier world is ours to hold.

World Health Day is celebrated every year on April 7th to commemorate the foundation of the World Health Organisation in 1948. The World Health Organisation also uses this day to prioritise global health issues and raise awareness about good health and well-being.

It is one of the 11 official global health annual campaigns marked by WHO, World Tuberculosis Day, World Immunisation Week, World Malaria Day, World No Tobacco Day, World AIDS Day, World Blood Donor Day, World Chagas Disease Day, World Patient Safety Day, World Antimicrobial Awareness Week and World Hepatitis Day. 

The Theme for the World Health Day 2025 

Each year, World Health Day is celebrated with a specific theme. For 2025, the theme is “Healthy Beginnings, hopeful futures”. The theme urges the healthcare sector and governments to prioritise the long-term health of women and newborns and intensify efforts to prevent maternal and newborn deaths. 

What is World Health Day Celebrated?

World Health Day is celebrated to help women and babies survive and thrive and reduce the number of preventable deaths, with one preventable death occurring every 7 seconds. It is dedicated to drawing people's attention to a specific health topic. It also marks the anniversary of the founding of WHO in 1948. On April 7th, we revisit the founding principles and achievements set by WHO.  This year, the focus is on improving the health of mothers and babies and ensuring a hopeful future for them. Every year, around 300,000 women lose their lives due to pregnancy or childbirth.

What are the 6 Types of Health?

Health and wellness is as diverse as the human body. Overall, health is divided into these six dimensions:

• Mental Health: It refers to an individual’s emotional well-being. With rising awareness about mental health, people are now prioritising their happiness, health, and mindfulness above stressful conditions.
• Physical Health: Physical health is your body’s physical strength and fitness. Proper diet, nutrition, and exercise are key to maintaining physical strength and fitness. 
• Social Health: As a social animal, an individual’s health also constitutes the ability to cope with society’s conditions he or she is living in. This social behaviour and action are termed social health. 
• Financial Health: An individual’s financial and economic condition. Income levels, financial literacy, financial soundness, and security determine one’s financial health. 
• Spiritual Health: Spiritual health refers to an individual’s mindfulness and purpose in life. A person is said to be spiritually healthy if he maintains a positive outlook towards life, contributes to society’s upliftment, and practices self-care. 
• Environmental Health: A public health issue includes all the natural and manmade environmental elements that affect an individual’s health.

How Buying Health Insurance is a Bonus this Year

Health insurance is essential for anyone who prioritises good health and mental well-being. India is witnessing an exponential rise in medical inflation!  

Mentioned below are the reasons why a health plan is prudent to prepare yourself for a future medical emergency that may arise. . 

Increasing Healthcare Costs: India's healthcare system comprises public and private providers, catering mostly to the urban population. India’s excellent healthcare system has become popular for medical tourism. Health insurance covers various charges, such as doctor's fees, pharmaceutical prices, diagnostic tests, etc. 

Cashless Payment: Imagine the magnitude of stress a family goes through during a family member's hospitalisation. Under the cashless claim facility, the insurer directly settles the medical expenses with the hospital, subject to policy terms and conditions. A policyholder can use this facility with a health card.

Increase in Lifestyle Diseases: Today, illnesses occur in older adults and millions of youngsters. A sedentary lifestyle leads to diabetes, hypertension, etc. So, when health problems are likely to occur, it is wise to have a health cover.

Helps Save Taxes: In an age of inflation, many families look for investment options to boost their savings. Opting for health plans gives the dual benefit of getting health coverage and tax savings. Policyholders can get deductions on the premium paid under Section 80D of the Income Tax Act.

More Than Just Hospitalisation Cover: In addition to hospitalisation costs, including pre- and post-hospitalisation expenses, OPD expenses, ambulance cover, diagnostic tests, surgeries, etc., such plans also bring additional benefits, such as increased coverage through no-claim bonuses.

‘Care Supreme’ by Care Health Insurance is comprehensive health coverage for your family members, covering all your medical expenses-related worries.

Building a Happier Future 

World Health Day is celebrated to raise awareness of major health concerns and the measures that can be taken to lead a healthy lifestyle. 

While following a healthy routine can help you remain healthy, having a health insurance plan can ensure you are covered in dire situations.

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