Background The United Nations General Assembly unanimously declared 2 April as World Autism Awareness Day (A/RES/62/139) to highlight the need to help improve the quality of life of those with …
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On 22 March, World Water Day is celebrated each year to raises awareness of the global water crisis, and a core focus of the observance is to support the achievement …
Overview World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) is observed on 21 March each year. WDSD is a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. …
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World Oral Health Day 2021: Be Proud Of Your Mouth
Background World Oral Health Day is an initiative of FDI World Dental Federation aims to achieve optimal oral health for everyone. It was first declared in 2007 and was originally …
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World Tuberculosis Day 2021: The Clock Is Ticking
Introduction World TB Day, falling on March 24th each year, is designed to build public awareness that tuberculosis today remains an epidemic in much of the world, causing the deaths of nearly …
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World Kidney Day 2021: Living Well with Kidney Disease
Background World Kidney Day (WKD) is a global campaign aimed at raising awareness of the importance of our kidneys.This year World Kidney Day will take place on 11th March with …
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World Glaucoma Week: ‘The world is bright, save your sight’
World Glaucoma Week is observed in March 7-13 each year. World Glaucoma Week is a global initiative of the World Glaucoma Association (WGA) in order to raise awareness on glaucoma. …
International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality. …
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World Obesity Day: We need to act together, now!
The World Obesity Day is observed on March 4th. This day is dedicated to addressing the global obesity epidemic. This day calls every body to work together for happier, healthier …
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World Birth Defects Day: “Many Birth Defects, One Voice”
World Birth Defects Day (WBDD), observed on March 3 each year, unites people and organizations working in the field of birth defects, also known as congenital anomalies, congenital disorders or …