World Health Day 2026
Together for health. Stand with science.
This World Health Day 2026, WHO unites and mobilizes the world under the theme “Together for health. Stand with science.” to highlight the role of science-led innovations in improving health.
In celebration of World Health Day, we are drawing attention to the many ways optics research and technology are used to support global health, with applications spanning enhancing drug delivery, improving surgical techniques and patient care, new medical imaging methods and more.
Optica Biophotonics Congress
Better 3D and 4D Visualization of Biomedical Images
3D Biology and Regenerative Medicine: YongKeun Park
Monitoring mental health and emotional states with light
Better photodynamic therapy for breast cancer
Researchers take major step toward cuff-free blood pressure monitoring
OCT for in vivo imaging of cilia dynamics
Silk for global health: Fiorenzo Omenetto
This is the first time a molecular plasmon has been used to excite the whole molecule and to produce mechanical action that achieves a particular goal—in this case, tearing apart the cancer cells’ membrane.
Molecular “Jackhammers” Destroy Cancer Cells
Blue light can aid cornea repair
