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Overview The World Hypertension day is celebrated on May 17 every year. It is observed annually to raise awareness about hypertension.World Hypertension day was initiated by the World Hypertension League (WHL). Objective The …

The International AIDS Candlelight Memorial, held on the third Sunday of May every year. The International AIDS Candlelight Memorial is a time for all of us to remember the many …

The International Nurses Day is celebrated every on May 12 in the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth. The International Council of Nurses (ICN) commemorates this important day each year by choosing a …

Background The International Day of the Midwife (IDM) is observed globally on 5th May 202 to advocate for investment in quality midwifery care around the world, improving sexual, reproductive, maternal, …

Background The International Labour Organization (ILO) initiated to observe World Day for Safety and Health at Work in order to stress the prevention of accidents and diseases at work, capitalizing on …

Ambitious new global strategy aims to save over 50 million lives through vaccination While immunization services have started to recover from disruptions caused by COVID-19, millions of children remain vulnerable …

Overview World Meningitis Day is observed each year on the 24th of April every year. World Meningitis Day helps to raise awareness about meningitis – a potentially deadly disease that …

25th April is celebrated as World Malaria Day. The World Malaria Day is an occasion to highlight the need for continued investment and sustained political commitment for malaria prevention and …

The World Immunization Week observed each year in the last week of April. It aims to promote the use of vaccines to protect people of all ages against disease. World …

Comprehensive, equitable health care services for all people affected by Chagas Disease Overview The first  World Chagas Disease Day was observed on 14 April 2020. The aim of this day …