International Nurse’s Day is celebrated annually on May 12th to honour the hardworking and dedicated nurses who serve as the backbone of the healthcare system. This day provides an opportunity to recognize the contributions of nurses and the vital role they play in providing patient care. The theme for International Nurse’s Day 2023 is “Nurses: …
World Tuberculosis (TB) Day is observed on March 24th every year to raise awareness about tuberculosis, a deadly infectious disease that affects millions of people worldwide. The day aims to educate people about the causes, symptoms, and prevention of TB and to support efforts to eradicate the disease. Edu world observes the day as raising …
Companies celebrate Employee Appreciation Day to show their appreciation and gratitude to their employees. On the first Friday of March, it occurs. It was created by Dr. Bob Nelson, who was one of the founding members of Recognition Specialists International in 1995. Edu World claims that gratitude and acknowledgment are increasingly driving employee involvement and …
Every year on March 1, Self-Injury Awareness Day (SIAD) is held to raise awareness of intentional self-injury behaviours like “cutting” and other forms of self-harm and to connect people in need with resources. The deliberate infliction of bodily harm on oneself is known as self-harm and is also referred to as “cutting.” Skin carving, self-medication, …
We celebrate everyone’s right to a full, productive, and respectful life on March 1 as Zero Discrimination Day. Inclusion, compassion, harmony, and, most importantly, a movement for change are the primary goals of Zero Discrimination Day. Zero Discrimination Day has sparked a global movement to end all forms of discrimination. Under the heading “Saving lives:” …
To commemorate the announcement of the discovery of the “Raman effect,” the Indian government declared February 28 to be National Science Day in 1986. More information about CV Raman and his revolutionary discovery can be found here. Physicist Chandrashekhar Venkata Raman was from Tamil Nadu. In 1930, he won the Physics Nobel Prize for his …
Worldwide, Rare Disease Day is observed on or near the last day of February each year to educate policymakers and the general public about rare diseases and the effects they have on patients’ lives. As part of this worldwide celebration, NCATS and the NIH Clinical Center have sponsored Rare Disease Day at NIH since 2011. …
National Deworming Day is celebrated annually on February 10 to raise awareness of the value of deworming all preschool and school age children between the ages of 1 and 19 years. Deworming is carried out in schools and Anganwadi centres under the direction of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, with …
Every year on February 6, the UN hosts the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation as part of its efforts to put an end to the practice. It was first displayed in 2003. Female genital mutilation (FGM) refers to all practices that include changing or harming the female genitalia for non-medical purposes. …
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There is more to World Cancer Day than just one day on the calendar. Because of this, the campaign is designed to spur action and inspire change even after the actual day. A multi-year campaign will receive more exposure and participation, provide more chances to raise worldwide awareness, and ultimately have a greater impact. Close …
