World Health Day, held every year on April 7, marks the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1948, and highlights a pressing global health theme. This global observance is a powerful reminder of our shared commitment to advancing health and well-being for all. The 2025 theme, “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures”, highlights the importance of giving every child the best start in life, from maternal and newborn care to early childhood development and access to essential health services. It calls attention to the systems and supports that shape long-term health outcomes and ensure brighter futures for generations to come.
The goals of World Health Day resonate with HTAi’s commitment to promoting the use of HTA in shaping policies that are grounded in evidence, equity, and sustainability. Ensuring healthy beginnings is not only a matter of access—it’s about making informed choices on the most effective and equitable interventions. HTA provides the tools to do just that, enabling better decisions that lead to better health outcomes throughout life.
HTA helps identify which health technologies—from maternal care tools to childhood vaccines and screening programs—offer the most value and impact. Through research, capacity building, and global collaboration, HTAi supports the integration of HTA into decision-making processes worldwide. In line with the 2025 theme, HTAi is committed to helping systems invest wisely in interventions that set the stage for lifelong health, particularly in resource-limited settings where thoughtful, evidence-informed planning is most crucial.
Everyone has a part to play in supporting this work. By learning about HTA and advocating for evidence-informed healthcare, individuals can help drive decisions that prioritize early life health. It’s important to understand how HTA influences which services are available, who has access, and how resources are allocated. Supporting HTA means supporting smarter health systems—and ensuring that all children, everywhere, have the opportunity to thrive from the very start.
World Health Day is a moment to reflect on the systems and supports that shape lifelong health—starting from the very beginning. This year’s theme, Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures, highlights how critical early health interventions are to building stronger, more resilient communities. HTA contributes to this goal by helping decision-makers understand which services and technologies are most effective, equitable, and sustainable. As we mark World Health Day, it’s an opportunity to learn more about how tools like HTA support smarter investments in maternal, newborn, and child health—ensuring that early interventions lead to better outcomes across the lifespan.
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