World Health Day is celebrated every April 7. This year, Health Partners International Canada (HPIC) is calling on everyone who cares about global health and equal access to medicine to support a local humanitarian aid organization.

“Canadians are widely recognized for their compassion and strong sense of global responsibility,” said HPIC President Lois Brown. “They will often support initiatives that promote health equity in vulnerable countries, understanding that improving access to medicine and developing local healthcare capacity can transform lives and strengthen entire communities.”

For more than 35 years, HPIC has been dedicated to increasing access to medicine and improving the health of millions of people living in vulnerable communities around the world. Working with hundreds of partners in 130 countries, HPIC responds to emergencies, addresses critical medicine shortages, and builds local healthcare capacity in the regions it serves.

“Conflicts, natural disasters, and prolonged humanitarian crises across multiple countries continue to create immense pressure for urgent access to healthcare and essential medicines for those in need,” said Lois Brown.

“This World Health Day, consider offering to volunteer, making a charitable gift, or advocating for your local humanitarian charity,” added Brown. “Together we can help others achieve better health and create a more just and equitable world for everyone, one action at a time.”