2 April 2026 at 14:35:51
World Health Day 2026
WHO Launches 'Together for Health. Stand with Science' Campaign
The World Health Organization is mobilizing the global community around a pivotal theme today on World Health Day: 'Together for health. Stand with science'. This year-long campaign emphasizes the critical role of scientific collaboration and evidence-based decision-making in protecting the health of people, animals, plants, and the planet.
Campaign Focus and Key Pillars
The 2026 initiative spotlights both scientific achievements and the multilateral cooperation needed to turn evidence into action. Central to this year's observance is the One Health approach, which recognizes that human health is intrinsically linked to the health of animals, plants, and the wider environment.
According to the WHO, more than 150 million lives have been saved by vaccines since 1974, demonstrating science and health in action.
The campaign calls on governments, scientists, health workers, partners, and the public to:
Stand with science by engaging with evidence, facts, and science-based guidance to protect health
Rebuild trust in science and public health
Support science-led solutions for a healthier future
Major Global Events
Two landmark gatherings will anchor the 2026 campaign. The International One Health Summit (April 5–7) will be hosted by the Government of France under the French G7 Presidency, bringing together Heads of State, global leaders, scientists, and community representatives.
Simultaneously, the inaugural Global Forum of WHO Collaborating Centres (April 7–9) will gather nearly 800 scientific institutions from over 80 countries, forming the largest scientific network ever convened around a United Nations agency.
How to Participate
The WHO invites stakeholders to engage through #StandWithScience and #WorldHealthDay, celebrating scientific achievements, sharing personal stories of how science improves lives, and joining conversations about evidence-based health solutions.