World Environmental Health Day is an initiative of the International Federation of Environmental Health and is celebrated on September 26, every year. The day is observed to raise awareness about the health of our environment.
The covid-19 pandemic has come to demonstrate the vital role of the Environmental Health workforce worldwide to face this challenging time for all of humanity.
International Federation of Environmental Health
The International Federation of Environmental Health is an organisation whose full members are national associations representing the interests of environmental health professionals throughout the world. The IFEH was established in 1986 and is headquartered in London, England. India is not yet a member of IFEH.
The theme of 2022 World Environmental Health Day
Strengthening Environmental Health Systems for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals
Environmental Health World Day 2021 was: Prioritizing Environmental Health for healthier communities in the global recovery.