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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 …

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 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 …