Nepal, April 7 -- Every year on April 7, the world marks World Health Day, a tradition that began with the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1948. For nearly eight decades, this day has served a dual purpose: Celebrating humanity's remarkable progress in public health, while drawing attention to the challenges that still demand urgent action.

This year's theme, 'Together for health. Stand with science' is a timely reminder that collaboration and trust in science remain the foundation of public health. Over the past century, scientific innovation has transformed human health-saving millions of lives, extending life expectancy and improving quality of life. The future, however, will be determined by how effectively we cont...