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25 July 2026 Every year, more than 300,000 people lose their lives to drowning—equivalent to nearly 30 preventable deaths every hour. Behind each statistic is a family, a community, and …

Population is more than numbers; it is about people, choices, rights, and opportunities.This year’s World Population Day reminds us that young people are at the heart of sustainable development. Across …

The theme of World Malaria Day 2026—“Driven to End Malaria: Now We Can. Now We Must.”—is both a message of hope and a call to action. Overview Each year, World …

Overview The observance of the first-ever International Wellness Day (15 April) marks a historic step in recognising wellness as a global priority. At a time when health challenges are becoming …

Every year on 22 March, the world marks World Water Day — a reminder that water is a human right and a foundation for health, dignity, and development. Yet, the …

Overview World Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD) Day is coordinated by the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) in partnership with health professionals and patient groups worldwide. The …

Overview World Lung Day (WLD) is observed annually on September 25. It is a day for lung health advocacy and action, an opportunity for us all to unite and promote better lung health …

Overview #DYK On September 7, 1854, John Snow presented his findings from the Broad Street cholera outbreak to local officials—prompting the removal of the contaminated water pump handle. This action …

Overview World Mosquito Day is celebrated annually on 20 August to commemorate British doctor Sir Ronald Ross’s landmark discovery in 1897 that female Anopheles mosquitoes are responsible for transmitting malaria. …

Overview The World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated every year in the first week of August, championed by WHO, UNICEF, Ministries of Health and civil society partners around the globe. It’s …