PROCLAMATION NO. 144

: The original date for celebrating World Health Day was July 22 of each year, as established by Proclamation No. 129 dated May 4, 1948.
: The transfer was made to coincide with Medicine Week and to allow the participation of schools, which was deemed more advantageous.
: Rufino G. Hechanova, Executive Secretary, signed the proclamation alongside the President.
: No, Proclamation No. 144 only transfers the date of celebration but does not declare it as a public holiday.
: Yes, the celebration of World Health Day is fixed to the third Monday of September every year following the proclamation.
: The significance is to align the observance with related health activities during Medicine Week, likely to maximize public health awareness and participation.
: World Health Day was originally established under Proclamation No. 129 dated May 4, 1948.