A commemorative postage stamp on the 25th Anniversary of the World Health Organization (W.H.O.), a specialized agency of the United Nations :

World Health Organization (United Nations)Issued by Nepal

Issued on 25th Chaitra 2029 corresponding to 7th April 1973

Designer : K. Karmacharya

Type : Stamp, Postal Used

Denomination : 1 Rupee

Colour : Bicolour

Size : 4.06 x 2.28 cms

Perforation : 14 x 14½

Paper : Unwatermarked adhesive paper

Quantity : 5,00,000

Sheet : 50

Process : Photogravure

Printer : India Security Press, Nasik Road, India

About : 

  • World Health Day, 7 April 1973, marks the anniversary of the coming into force of the Constitution of the World Health Organization (WHO), and this year coincides with Organization’s 25th Anniversary. The aim of World Health Day is to draw the attention of the public to a health theme of importance to a large number of countries. The theme for 1973 is “Health begins at home“.
    (Courtesy: WHO)