Events

17 May 2022 News release (WHO) In a world threatened by conflict, inequities, the climate crisis and pandemics, the Seventy-fifth session of the World Health Assembly will stress the importance of …

Overview May 23 is the United Nations (UN) International Day to End Obstetric Fistula, which promotes action toward the treatment and prevention of obstetric fistula—a condition that affects many girls …

By Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia The theme of this year’s global event highlights the need to harness innovation to reduce the malaria burden and …

Overview World Glaucoma Week is celebrated on March 6-12, 2022. World Glaucoma Week is a global initiative of the World Glaucoma Association (WGA) aims to raise awareness on glaucoma. ‘The …

Overview The World Obesity Day is a unified day of action that calls for a cohesive, cross-sector response to the obesity crisis takes place on 4 March. It was convened …

Overview The Nepal Health Research Council (NHRC) is hosting the Eighth National Summit of Health Population and Scientists in Nepal, with the theme “Advancing Health Policy and Systems Research: Lessons …

Overview World Cancer Day is a leading international awareness day observed every 4 February. It was initiated by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) aims to raise worldwide awareness, improving education and catalysing personal, collective …

Overview The World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day is observed on 30 January each year. The first-ever World NTD Day was celebrated on 30 January 2020. This international day is an opportunity …

15th International Conference on Theory and Practice of Electronic Governance Digital Governance for Social, Economic, and Environmental Prosperity, 4 – 6 October 2022, Guimarães, Portugal The 15th edition of the …

Overview One Young World is the global forum for young leaders. One Young World identifies, promotes and connects the world’s most impactful young leaders to create a better world, with …