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World Health Day is an annual observance celebrated on April 7th, marking the establishment of the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1948. The WHO's mission is to promote the highest possible level of health for all people worldwide. World Health Day serves to raise awareness about various public health issues and the importance of global health initiatives. It is a day to highlight the WHO's ongoing efforts in disease control, health education, and improving public health conditions globally.1

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