20th Anniversary of the World Health Organization (1948-1968) -20 fils

20th Anniversary of the World Health Organization (1948-1968) -20 fils

Year
1968
Face Value
20
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
International Events, Medicine & Health

Catalogs References

Michel
KW 385
Yvert & Tellier
KW 379
Stanley Gibbons
KW 386

Technical Details

Colors
Multicolor
Perforation
12
Printing
Photogravure
Printers
Österreichische Staatsdruckerei (Austrian State Printer)
Issued in 1968, this stamp commemorates the 20th anniversary of the World Health Organization (WHO), founded on 7 April 1948 as a specialized agency of the United Nations dedicated to improving global public health. The design features a portrait of Sheikh Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, the WHO emblem, and the coat of arms of Kuwait, symbolizing both international health cooperation and Kuwait's commitment to healthcare development. The anniversary marked two decades of efforts to combat disease, improve medical services, and promote higher standards of health worldwide.

By issuing this commemorative stamp, the State of Kuwait expressed its support for the objectives and achievements of the World Health Organization. The issue highlighted the importance of disease prevention, medical research, public health programs, and international cooperation in improving quality of life, while reflecting Kuwait's continued investment in modern healthcare services and the well-being of its population.