Public Health Important Day

Overview World Health Day is celebrated annually and each year draws attention to a specific health topic of concern to people all over the world. The date of 7 April marks …

21 March 2022 News release  On World TB Day, WHO calls for an urgent investment of resources, support, care and information into the fight against tuberculosis (TB). Although 66 million lives …

Media statement on World TB Day, 24 March 2022Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, Regional Director, WHO South-East Asia Invest to End TB. Save Lives On World TB Day, WHO is highlighting the …

Overview World Tuberculosis Day (World TB Day) is celebrated each year on March 24 to raise public awareness and understanding about tuberculosis. Objective The main objective of World tuberculosis Day …

Background Oral diseases are a major health concern for many countries and negatively impact people throughout their lives. Oral diseases lead to pain and discomfort, social isolation and loss of …

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 World Hearing Day is held on 3 March each year aims to raise awareness on how to prevent deafness and hearing loss and promote safe listening. The World Hearing …

By Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia On World Birth Defects Day, WHO and its Member States in the South-East Asia Region and globally are raising …

Overview The World Birth Defects Day (WBDD) is observed on March 3 each year. WBDD unites stakeholders working in the field of birth defects, also known as congenital anomalies, congenital disorders …