Public Health Events

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 …

Overview Rare Disease Day is observed every year on 28 February (or 29 in leap years)—the rarest day of the year. Rare Disease Day is the official international awareness-raising campaign …

Overview The Nepal Health Research Council (NHRC) is hosting the Eighth National Summit of Health Population and Scientists in Nepal, with the theme “Advancing Health Policy and Systems Research: Lessons …

Overview The International Condom Day is celebrated on February 13 every year, one day before Valentine’s Day. The day is a fun, tongue-in-cheek way of reminding people to practice safety …

Overview World Cancer Day is a leading international awareness day observed every 4 February. It was initiated by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) aims to raise worldwide awareness, improving education and catalysing personal, collective …

Overview World Leprosy Day is celebrated on the last Sunday of January. In 2022, World Leprosy Day is 30 January. This international day is an opportunity to celebrate people who …

Overview The World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day is observed on 30 January each year. The first-ever World NTD Day was celebrated on 30 January 2020. This international day is an opportunity …

Overview In the field of global health, the Prince Mahidol Award Conference (PMAC) has for many years distinguished itself in terms of its convening power, thematic relevance, and policy engagement …

Overview The World Prematurity Day (WPD) is observed each year on 17 November. This day is one of the most important days in the year to raise awareness of the challenges …