The Global Self-Care Federation is dedicated to a world where self-care increasingly contributes to better health and more sustainable healthcare systems.

On the occasion of International Self-Care Day 2021 and WHO Self-Care month, The Global Self-Care Federation (GSCF) underscores the importance of acting on self-care by engaging in positive and consistent self-care practices.

On the occasion of International Self-Care Day 2021 and WHO Self-Care month, two annual advocacy milestones, The Global Self Care Federation (GSCF) calls on governments and policymakers to take measures to improve the overall integration of self-care into national health policies.

Self-care activities are an essential component of patient-centered health care systems. The World Health Organization defines self-care as “the ability of individuals, families, and communities to promote health, prevent disease, maintain health, and to cope with illness and disability with or without the support of a healthcare provider.”