Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. — WHO Constitution
When diplomats met to form the United Nations in 1945, one of the earliest things they discussed was the setting up a global health organization. On 7 April 1948, the World Health Organization (WHO) was born and celebrated with the first-ever World Health Day.
Five years later, in 1953, Yemen became the 81st country to join the WHO.
This year’s World Health Day marks WHO’s 75th birthday, and its 70th year of service to the people and government of Yemen.