Obesity Day 2025: addressing the growing burden of obesity On the occasion of Obesity Day, 4 March 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for urgent action to tackle the growing obesity problem which is now recognized as one of the most significant public health challenges of our time. […]
World Aids Day – 1 December 2024
Take the rights path – World AIDS Day 2024 The world can end AIDS – if everyone’s rights are protected. With human rights at the centre, with communities in the lead, the world can end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. The substantial progress that has been made in the […]
World Pharmacists Day – 25 September
“Pharmacists: Meeting global health needs” World Pharmacists Day, organized by the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), a WHO partner, is a day to recognize and celebrate the crucial role that pharmacists play in building healthier communities everywhere. Pharmacists are integral to our health-care systems, often being the first point of contact for […]
World Hypertension Day – 17 May
16 May 2024 – Hypertension is a silent yet deadly public health problem. Today, on World Hypertension Day 2024, we remind all adults to get your blood pressure measured accurately and control it to live longer. Early detection and careful management of hypertension are vital. Hypertension is a leading risk […]