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Lords In Focus by Simon Keal. It was first published on Thursday, 6 April 2017. It was last updated on Thursday, 6 April 2017.


World Health Day, 7 April 2017

World Health Day is observed on 7 April each year to mark the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO). It is among a number of global health days promoted by the WHO, which provides a “unique opportunity to mobilise action around a specific health topic of concern to people all over the world”. The health theme for 2017 is ‘Depression: Let’s Talk’. Preceding the day, the WHO undertakes a range of promotional activities, including events, and makes available news releases, resources for government and policymakers and tailored materials for different world regions.

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Type
Research briefing
Reference
LIF-2017-0035 
Category
Lords In Focus - Topical
Subjects
Depressive illnesses Mental illness Poverty Mental health services World Health Organization
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Yes
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House of Lords Library
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View this Research briefing on researchbriefings.parliament.uk