WHO's free films festival tells health stories from India, South Korea and other countries
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Movies can improve your mood or expand your horizons. But can they help improve your health?
At the World Health Organization's "Health for All Film Festival," the answer is yes. The virtual festival features health-themed shorts from around the world - and thanks to the Internet, you can dive in from your laptop or phone. The WHO commissioned short films in three categories for the 2021 festival: universal health coverage, health emergencies, and better health and well-being. Worldwide, nearly 1,200 filmmakers responded. More than 40 percent tackled the coronavirus pandemic, the agency says. But the films, all under eight minutes in length, cover all types of health-related topics.More Related News