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7th April is observed as World Health day every year. The day is sponsored by the World Health Organization to highlight the importance of global health each year. The World Health Organization was founded on 7th April 1948 the day is commemorated as World Health Day every year.
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7th April is observed as World Health day every year. The day is sponsored by the World Health Organization to highlight the importance of global health each year. The World Health Organization was founded on 7th April 1948 the day is commemorated as World Health Day every year. World Health Day took effect in 1950 each year the day is celebrated with a particular theme. The theme of World Health Day2020 is celebrated as the “Year of Nurses and mid-wives” to commemorate the 200th birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale. The tagline this year is “Support Nurses and Midwives”. While last year the focus was on universal health coverage. • This year the world health day plans to focus on the critical role played by nurses and midwives patient care and asked for strengthening the nursing and midwife workforce throughout the world.
The WHO honors the role of nurses and other healthcare professional play in patient care and welfare. This year the theme becomes more apt with the present COVID-19 crises. According to the WHO, a robust workforce of nurses and midwives will ensure that everybody will get the healthcare they need. It will allow countries to realize their national and global target connected to universal health care, maternal and child health, infectious and non-infectious diseases, and mental health. It includes a country emergency alertness and response, patient-centric care, etc. • Nursing and midwives play a vital role in the healthcare industry to ensure the world is healthier.
This year the COVID-19 pandemic has affected people all over the world. Nurses have played a critical role in providing quality care and treatment, attending to their patient’s needs and providing comfort. They have also been instrumental in collecting data for clinical studies and research to tackle the pandemic. • The WHO also released “State of the World’s nursing report 2020” to provide the latest evidence on and policy options for the global nursing workforce. The report highlighted the need for higher investment in nursing education, jobs, and management. • According to the report, 70% of global health and social workforce is made up of women, nurses and midwives make a significant portion of this workforce. Leaders all over the world and in India took to Twitter to greet their followers. • Here are some healthy practices you can adopt on World Health day to improve your health.
Eating a healthy and balanced diet can prevent many diseases. You should incorporate plenty of nutrients into your daily diet. Your meals should contain proteins, vitamins, and carbohydrates. Make informed decisions when you buy processed or semi-processed food and read ingredients used in the product. • Obesity is linked to numerous health problems such as diabetes and hypertension. A healthy weight can reduce the risk of several diseases. It is important to incorporate exercise as a part of your daily routine. • We must pay attention to our mental health. Our mental health can affect our daily activities and general health. Meditating or breathing exercises can help boost our mental health. If you are experiencing symptoms such as prolonged depression or anxiety it is important to seek help immediately. • Avoid smoking and excessive drinking. Many health problems are caused due to smoking and excessive drinking. • It is important to remain hydrated. Drinking water, herbal teas, or lemon water are healthier than drinking cola, caffeine, or carbonated drinks to avoid excessive consumption of sugar. • Visit Us: www.ziffytech.com