April 7th saw the celebration of World Health Day, headed by the World Health Organization [WHO]. This years’ World Health Day theme – “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures” – aims to focus on maternal and newborn health, pressuring communities and government to find ways to end preventable maternal and newborn deaths, while prioritising long-term health and wellbeing for women. This includes providing support to both women and families before, during, and after birth.
As Rebecca White elaborates below, this day serves not only as a reminder of the challenges we still face but also as a call to communities and governments to take meaningful steps toward healthier futures for all.