World Health Day 2021 – building a fairer, healthier world
7 April 2021
COVID-19 has hit all countries hard, but its impact has been harshest on communities which were already vulnerable. These groups are more exposed to the disease, less likely to have access to quality health-care services, and more likely to experience adverse consequences as a result of measures implemented to contain the pandemic.
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World Health Day: Putting equity at the heart of COVID-19 recovery
COVID-19 has affected us all, but some have fared worse than others simply because of the insecurity of their living conditions and livelihoods. This World Health Day, WHO is calling on leaders to put inclusiveness and equity at the heart of all recovery responses to create a fairer, healthier world.
Key messages
- 1. Join the campaign for a fairer, healthier world
- 2. Work together to end health inequities
- 3. Support health for all: nobody is safe until everyone is safe
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Ana Sajovic is a community nurse in Kranj, SloveniaNurses like Ana help reduce health inequalities and improve health globally
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