{"id":122328,"date":"2025-05-23T01:52:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T06:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/?p=122328"},"modified":"2025-06-24T08:28:36","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T13:28:36","slug":"unmc-marked-world-health-day-in-april","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/2025\/05\/23\/unmc-marked-world-health-day-in-april\/","title":{"rendered":"UNMC marked World Health Day in April"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"panel body-content\"><div class=\"panel__container\">\n<p>UNMC observed its third annual World Health Day on April 30 with a series of virtual presentations spotlighting global health diplomacy, environmental health and workforce well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Organized by the UNMC Center for Global Health and Development, the event underscored the interconnectedness of health across borders and disciplines, offering participants a chance to explore innovative approaches and pressing challenges in the global health landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event is available to view at the UNMC Center for Global Health and Development\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/publichealth\/centers\/cghad\/news-and-events\/world-health-day\/2025.html\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"World Health Day website, opens in a new window\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">World Health Day website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UNMC\u2019s World Health Day lineup featured three speakers whose work exemplifies the reach and relevance of global health:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jumana Al-Abduwani, MD, PhD, consultant public health professional and director of international relations and organizations at Oman\u2019s Ministry of Health. 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