International Midwives Day: Celebrating the Unsung Heroes of Maternal HealthInternational Midwives Day is celebrated every year on May 5th, a day dedicated to honoring the vital role midwives play in ensuring safe childbirth and promoting maternal and newborn health. Midwives are trained professionals who provide care to women during pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period....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
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
Human Rights Day: Health as a Fundamental RightHuman Rights Day, observed on March 21 each year, is a global celebration of human rights and a reminder of the ongoing struggle to ensure that everyone enjoys these rights equally. The day commemorates the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the United Nations...Read More