WHO World Health Day 2026: Stand with Science

The World Health Organization marked World Health Day on April 7, 2026 under the theme "Together for Health. Stand with Science." The organization called for renewed commitment to science-driven approaches to achieve better health outcomes worldwide.

Lyon One Health Summit

WHO and the G7 Presidency of France convened a One Health Summit in Lyon from April 5-7, bringing together experts to discuss the interconnection between human, animal, and environmental health. The summit is considered a critical step in developing pandemic prevention strategies and building resilient health systems.

Global Forum

From April 7-9, WHO hosted the Global Forum of its Collaborating Centres, gathering representatives from over 800 academic and research institutions from more than 80 countries. The forum focused on strengthening scientific collaboration, accelerating knowledge sharing, and aligning research priorities with global health challenges.

PAHO Regional Perspective

The Pan American Health Organization joined the initiative, calling for strengthened scientific research across the Americas. PAHO emphasized the importance of collaboration on tropical diseases and the impact of economic inequality on health outcomes, particularly in Latin American and Caribbean nations.