World Health Day 2007: International Health Security

World Health Day on 7 April marks the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO). It is an occasion to raise awareness of key global health issues. This year's theme is international health security. The aim of the Day is to urge governments, organizations and businesses to "Invest in health, build a safer future".

A high-level global debate took place in Singapore on 2 April 2007, in advance of the Day, to raise the profile of international health security.

- Read Dr Chan's speech from debate
- Read about the high-level global debate

Helping to make the world more secure When a disease outbreak strikes, WHO ensures that countries have rapid access to experts and resources for outbreak response through the Global Outbreak Alert & Response Network (GOARN). This network of national and international partners offers a collective response to mitigate risks and dangers to health. :: Read more about GOARN :: Video: Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN) [wmv 1:08 min]

SPOTLIGHT