World Hand Hygiene Day: Promoting Health Through Clean HandsWorld Hand Hygiene Day is observed annually on May 5th, aiming to raise awareness about the importance of hand hygiene in preventing infections and promoting overall health. This initiative, supported by the World Health Organization (WHO), emphasizes the critical role that proper handwashing plays in reducing the...Read More
World Malaria Day: Uniting to Combat MalariaApril 25th marks World Malaria Day, a global observance established to raise awareness about malaria and promote efforts to control and eliminate this preventable and treatable disease. Malaria remains a significant public health challenge, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, where the burden of the disease is felt most acutely. This...Read More
African Vaccination Week: Promoting Immunization and Health for AllAfrican Vaccination Week, celebrated annually in April, is a vital initiative that highlights the importance of immunization in safeguarding public health across the African continent. This campaign aims to increase awareness about the benefits of vaccines, improve vaccination coverage, and address vaccine hesitancy. Immunization is one of...Read More
World TB Day: Uniting to End TuberculosisWorld TB Day, observed on March 24 each year, is a global campaign aimed at raising awareness about tuberculosis (TB) and the efforts to eliminate it as a public health threat. This day commemorates the discovery of the TB bacterium by Robert Koch in 1882, which marked a significant...Read More