World Bicycle Day is celebrated annually on June 3 to promote the use of bicycles for transportation, recreation and environmental conservation. The theme for this year's World Bicycle Day 2022 is: "Our Planet, Our Health". The World Heath Organization (WHO) stated that promoting bicycles to the world's poorest individuals and communities can prevent 1.5 million premature deaths and 5 billion pounds of greenhouse gas emissions each year. World Bicycle Day is celebrated in over 80 countries around the world. Activities includes bike rides, education events and public art installations. It is a day to celebrate the bicycle and promote bike safety. The day has been celebrated since 1988, when it was started by the international league of conservation photographers (ILCP). By riding your bike you are not only improving your health and well-being. You are tackling the climate crisis, safeguarding our biodiversity and protecting our planet. A bicycle is a clean, affordable and environment-friendly mode of transportation and promoting its use contributes to the conservation of nature and achieving cleaner air and environment. Cycling is good for your health and the planet's health. Let's opt for more sustainable means of transport today. Happy World Bicycle Day.
On 12th December 2012, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) endorsed a resolution urging countries to accelerate progress toward universal health coverage (UHC). The idea that everyone, everywhere should have access to quality, affordable health care, as an essential priority for international development. On 12th December 2017, the united nations proclaimed 12th December as international universal health coverage day (UHC) by resolution (A/RES/ 72/138). This year's theme for 2021 international universal health coverage day (UHC Day) is " leave no one behind when it comes to health: invest in health systems for all " . Universal health coverage means every person has access to healthcare when they need it without facing financial hardship. This means people should be able to get services like health promotion, prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and palliative care. The international universal health coverage day (UHC) aims to raise awareness of the need for stron...
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