Public Health

World Stroke Day is observed on October 29 to raise awareness, preventive measures and treatment of the condition, and ensure better care and support for survivors. Facts Stroke affects about …

Health: A Political Choice – Act Now, Together is the latest in a series of titles published by the Global Governance Project in collaboration with WHO. At the occasion of the World Health Summit …

The eighth International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (ILPPW) takes place on 25–31 October 2020. ILPPW is an initiative of the Global Alliance to Eliminate Lead Paint (the Lead Paint Alliance), …

24 October has been celebrated as United Nations Day since 1948. In 1971, the United Nations General Assembly recommended that the day be observed by Member States as a public …

World Polio Day is observed every year on 24 October. It was established by Rotary International. World Polio Day provides an opportunity to highlight global efforts toward a polio-free world. …

Global Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Week, commemorated annually, is a major occasion for stakeholders to review and celebrate the progress achieved towards “MIL for All”. The 10th annual global …

Public Health Service Regulations, 2020Using the rights given by Section 63 of the Public Health Service Act, 2018, the Government of Nepal has framed the following Rules. Brief Title and …

World Osteoporosis Day (WOD) is marked on October 20 each year.WOD is dedicated to raising global awareness of the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis and related musculoskeletal diseases. It …

Overview The First World Evidence-based Healthcare (EBHC) Day will be held on 20 October 2020. It is a global initiative that raises awareness of the need for better evidence to inform …

Global Handwashing Day is observed every year on October 15. The day serves as a platform to raise global awareness on the importance of hand-washing with soap. The day was …