World Environmental Health Day is celebrated every year on September 26 to raise awareness about the connection between our environment and our health. The day highlights how important it is to keep our surroundings clean and safe to ensure we stay healthy.

Why Is Environmental Health Important?

Environmental health refers to how our surroundings, like the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the places we live, affect our well-being. Pollution, dirty water, and unsafe living conditions can lead to diseases and health problems. That’s why it’s essential to take care of the environment – by doing so, we also take care of ourselves.

Theme for 2024

The theme for this year is “Global Environmental Health and Equity: Protecting the Environment for All”. It reminds us that everyone, no matter where they live, deserves access to a healthy environment.