Overview World Chagas Disease Day is celebrated on April 14 to raise awareness on this neglected disease. It was first celebrated on April 14, 2020, following the approval and endorsement received by the World …
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Public Health Calendar: List of Important Health Days & Events
Various International days, weeks and years are observed globally in the field of health to raise awareness and advocate in particular diseases or health conditions. Various global health awareness days has been celebrated each year to create awareness of a specific health matters.
Public Health Calendar provides quick information about upcoming activities, health events, public health important days, meetings and events. Public Health Calendar aims to promote local, national and international health days and events to raise awareness on contemporary public health issues.
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‘Put people first’ – Lancet Global Health Commission sets out a new vision for investing more and better in primary health care
Overview Launched today, Tuesday 5 April 2022, the report of The Lancet Global Health Commission on Financing Primary Health Care urges countries to invest more and invest better in primary health care (PHC) by …
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World Health Worker Week 2022: Build the Health Workforce Back Better!
Overview World Health Worker Week (WHWW) observed from 4 to 8 of April each year. is the chance to elevate the voices, roles, and needs of health workers around the world. Theme This year’s theme …
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World Health Day 2022: Our Planet, Our Health
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 …
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WHO Calls for Urgent, Sustained and Adequate Investments in Ending TB
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 …
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World Tuberculosis Day 2022: Invest to End TB. Save Lives
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 …
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World Oral Health Day 2022: Be Proud of Your Mouth for your happiness and well-being
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 …
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World Obesity Day 2022: Everybody Needs to Act!
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 …
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World Hearing Day 2022: To hear for life, listen with care!
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 …