UN Adopts Resolution on International Day of Health Proposed by Nepal

Kathmandu. The United Nations has passed a resolution regarding the International Day of Health based on Nepal's proposal. The General Assembly passed the resolution today. Now, this day will be observed every year on April 15 in various countries around the world.

According to Lok Bahadur Thapa, Nepal's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, the resolution states that health signifies not just the absence of disease, but overall well-being encompassing physical, mental, social, cultural, emotional, and environmental aspects.

Ambassador Thapa further stated that the resolution also emphasized the need to promote preventive healthcare, healthy lifestyles, and inclusive health systems for building strong and sustainable societies worldwide.

Expressing gratitude to the nations that supported and assisted in the process of passing the resolution, Ambassador Thapa called this a significant diplomatic achievement for Nepal.