World Hypertension Day 2025 Observed on May 17 to Raise Awareness on High Blood Pressure.
Important Days
On May 17, 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) observed World Hypertension Day (WHD) to raise awareness about hypertension—commonly known as high blood pressure—a major cause of preventable deaths worldwide. The 2025 observance marks the 20th anniversary of WHD.
- The theme for World Hypertension Day 2025 is:"Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer".
- This theme underscores the importance of regular and accurate blood pressure monitoring and effective management to reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other complications.
Main Point :- (i) WHD was launched in 2005 by the World Hypertension League (WHL), a non-profit organization dedicated to the global fight against hypertension.
(ii) Initially observed on 14th May 2005, WHD has been celebrated on May 17 annually since 2006.
Director-General: Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
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