PM addresses 78th World Health Assembly; theme 'One World for Health'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 78th session of the World Health Assembly in Geneva via video on 20 May 2025, noting this year's theme 'One World for Health'.
Summary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 78th session of the World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva via videoconferencing on 20 May 2025. He said this year's theme, 'One World for Health', resonates with India's vision for global health, and recalled his 2023 WHA address on 'One Earth, One Health'. He cited Ayushman Bharat, which covers 580 million people with free treatment and was recently extended to all Indians above 70, and said the theme of the 11th International Day of Yoga in June 2025 is 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health'.
Key facts
- Date
- 20 May 2025 (video address)
- Event
- 78th World Health Assembly, Geneva
- WHA theme
- One World for Health
- Ayushman Bharat
- Covers 580 million people
- IDY 2025 theme
- Yoga for One Earth, One Health (11th IDY)
Practice MCQs 2 questions
What was the theme of the 78th World Health Assembly (2025), addressed by the Indian Prime Minister?
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Correct answer: B — One World for Health
The theme was 'One World for Health'. 'One Earth, One Health' was the PM's 2023 message.
According to the PM's address at WHA78, what is the theme of the 11th International Day of Yoga (2025)?
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Correct answer: C — Yoga for One Earth, One Health
The PM said the 2025 IDY theme is 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health'.