Wellderly Day is observed on the third Monday in March.
In 2026, it falls on March 16. This day focuses on the
“wellderly,” a term used to describe senior citizens who
maintain optimal health, high energy, and a positive
outlook on life.
We think we know everything and have learned everything but every day brings its share of surprises. Every day is a new day and simple ideas, tips, and tricks can sometimes improve the way we do things and how we serve and treat our patients. As we immerse ourselves in our patients’ care, we miss out on continually obtaining relevant and accurate medical news. Instead, we rely on sporadic enrichment through didactic educational activities in the form of conferences or grand rounds. In only a few minutes, the "IPOKRATE Blog" will do this for you. Stay connected and get into the habit and you will find yourself constantly enriched by the on-going posts and discussions taking place around the world.
Expressing gratitude to those in essential services like
healthcare, sanitation, food supply, and public transport,
whose work is vital for daily life.
Patient Safety Awareness Week is a vibrant and critical
time held during the second week of March each year.
During this week, healthcare organizations and
professionals focus intensively on making healthcare safer
for everyone.
IUGR Awareness Day highlights intrauterine growth
restriction (IUGR), a condition in which a baby doesn’t
grow as expected in the womb.
World Kidney Day is a global health awareness campaign
focusing on the importance of the kidneys and reducing
the frequency and impact of kidney disease and its
associated health problems worldwide. World Kidney Day
is observed annually on the 2nd Thursday in March.
Universal Women’s Week is the holiday for all advocates
for women’s rights. Universal Women’s Week celebrates
the accomplishments of women and encourages the
further progression of this cause.
Every year on March 10 — and throughout the month of
March, we all come together to shed light on the impact of
HIV and AIDS on women and girls and to show support for
those at risk of and living with HIV.
More than 3 million Americans are living with glaucoma,
and 2.7 million of whom - aged 40 and older - are
affected by its most common form, the open-angle
glaucoma.
IPOKRATE is celebrating this week to invite everyone to
contribute to sight preservation and to promote regular
eye examination to detect this disease as early as
possible.
International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated on 8
March, commemorating women's fight for equality and
liberation along with the women's rights movement.
Hearing Awareness Week is a lively event designed to
draw attention to the importance of hearing health.
The primary reasons for celebrating this week revolve
around raising awareness about hearing loss and its
impact on daily life.
Celebrating this day is quite simple. All that one is
required to do is to disconnect from the virtual “matrix”
which has come to define every waking moment of our
lives. So power down that laptop, leave the smartphone at
home and avoid email for twenty-four hours.
Dissociative Identity Disorder Awareness Day is observed
on March 5 to provide education and support for
individuals living with Dissociative Identity Disorder.
Approximately 39% of adults in the world are
overweight, and 13% are obese. In 2017, 4.7 million
people died worldwide as a result of obesity.
On December 20, 2013 the United Nations General
Assembly (UNGA) proclaimed the 3rd of March as the
World Wildlife Day.
World Teen Mental Wellness Day shines a light on this
emotional maze. It opens the door for teens to talk about
what’s really going on beneath the surface, without fear of
being judged or ignored.
As self-harm or self-injury statistics continue to grow,
especially among young people, it is important to raise
awareness regarding this topic and show support for those
who experience self-harm.
Rare Disease Day is an observance held on the last day
of February to raise awareness of rare diseases and to
improve access, treatment and medical representation
for individuals with rare diseases and their families.
According to the European organization, treatment for
many rare diseases is insufficient, as are the social
networks to support individuals with rare diseases and
their families.
Ipokrate is observing the rare disease day to raise
awareness for unknown or overlooked illnesses.
Ipokrate is celebrating the Non-Governmental
Organization’s day to inspire people to become more
actively involved and encourage a greater symbiosis
between NGO’s and both the public and private sectors.
World Eating Disorders Awareness Week is celebrated to
highlight the importance of early intervention and
treatment for eating disorders. Spreading knowledge helps
identify the signs of these disorders early on.
Low vision is a term that is used by eye care
professionals to indicate that a person has partial sight
but their vision cannot be corrected with glasses,
contact lenses, surgery or medication.
Cholangiocarcinoma Awareness Month, celebrated annually
in February, raises awareness of bile duct cancer. This
month aims to educate the public and increase knowledge
about this rare disease.
Maternal health Awareness Day is the health of women
during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.
Maternal health is a crucial indicator of the overall strength
and equity of healthcare systems worldwide.
Yoga’s health benefits have been known to humankind
for thousands of years. Yoga can help to improve
flexibility, balance and posture; build muscle strength;
increase blood flow; boost immunity; regulate blood
pressure, learn to focus, and promote better sleep–and
that’s just to name but a few of the ways it can make a
person’s life better.
International Mother Language Day is a worldwide
annual observance day to promote the preservation and
protection of all languages spoken by people of all the
world.
Ipokrate is celebrating this day to raise awareness of
linguistic and cultural diversity and to promote
multilingualism.
World Day of Social Justice is an international day
recognizing the need to promote social justice, which
includes efforts to tackle issues such as poverty,
exclusion, gender equality, unemployment, human
rights, and social protections.
Every year, Cancer Prevention Action Week is scheduled to
take place during this month with the hopes that more
individuals, families, and communities will take action and
create new habits that may help to prevent cancer.
Children’s Dental Health Month is here to act as a regular
reminder for parents, grandparents, teachers, guardians
and others to make oral care a regular part of every child’s
routine!
World Human Spirit Day is a day to search within for
contentment and to embrace the fact that we do not have
all the answers — and that may be for the best!
Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Staff Education
Week focuses on the education and training of those
who care for individuals with these conditions. This
special event highlights the importance of providing
caregivers with the knowledge and skills they need to
offer the best possible care.
Every year, approximately 300,000 children are
diagnosed with cancer, and many more remain
unreported due to a lack of registries in a large number
of countries. With access to quality care, more than
80% of children with cancer can survive.
Ipokrate is celebrating this day to raise awareness
about childhood cancer and to improve knowledge
about
diagnostic and treatment.
Valentine’s Day comes along with a whole host of plans
and accoutrements that are meant to all boil down to one
thing: Love. And it all comes in the name of one man, St.
Valentine, who was an interesting (and perhaps slightly
misunderstood) character in history.
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Week is a
vital time dedicated to spreading knowledge about
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).
Heart Failure Awareness Week is a vibrant event dedicated
to increasing knowledge about heart failure, a major
health concern worldwide.
According to a UN study from 14 countries, the
probability for female students graduating with a
Bachelor’s degree in science is 18%, while the male
equivalent is 37%.
The United Nations have proclaimed February 11 the
International Day of Women and Girls in Science aiming
to ensure full and equal access to and participation in
science for women and girls.
Ipokrate is celebrating this day to urge greater
investments in science, and education for all women as
well as opportunities for their careers and longer-term
professional advancement.
The dried seeds of legumes, pulses are among some of
the world’s most sustainable food sources. Chock full of
nutrients with a high content of protein, pulses make an
excellent dietary staple particularly in places where
meat and dairy products are not as accessible.
World Pulses Day is here to draw attention to and raise
awareness about the health benefits of this extremely
climate-friendly and healthy food!
International Epilepsy Day is a global event that brings
people together to raise awareness about epilepsy. This
neurological condition affects millions worldwide, yet many
still misunderstand it.
Ipokrate is honoring those born with heart defect and all
their families and friends by celebrating the Congenital
Heart Defect Awareness Week.
One over 100 are born with CHD every year in the
United States, and over 1.4 million adults are living with
it.
Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week is encouraging
people to learn more about this condition, and to better
contribute on its prevention.
World Interfaith Harmony Week takes place every year
from February 1st to 7th. This special week aims to
foster peace and unity among people of different faiths.
The importance of World Interfaith Harmony Week lies
in its ability to bring people together.
Female Genital Mutilation is recognized internationally
as a violation of the human rights, and integrity of girls
and women. It is particularly practiced in Africa, Asia
and the Middle East.
Many people think that heart disease is more of a
problem for men, but that simply is not true. Today, in
the United States, heart disease is the #1 leading cause
of death among women. So it makes sense that there
should be some time dedicated to raising awareness
about and focusing on the need for prevention as well as
understanding of possible symptoms.
In 2019, an estimated 9.6 million people worldwide died
from Cancer, making it the second leading cause of
death after cardiovascular diseases. Nearly everyone
knows or has lost someone dear from Cancer.
Ipokrate is celebrating the World Cancer Day to help
raising Cancer awareness and to encourage its
prevention, detection, and treatment.
Because together we can continue to transform Cancer
from deadly to treatable, and from treatable to
preventable.
World Interfaith Harmony Week is a UN resolution for a
worldwide week of interfaith harmony proposed in 2010
by King Abdullah II and Prince Ghazi bin Muhammad of
Jordan.
The World Interfaith Harmony Week falls in the first
week of February of every year and aims to promote
harmony between all people regardless of their faith.
February 2nd is the Rheumatoid Awareness day
specifically celebrated to raise the consequences can
have such a disease on the life of affected people.
About 1% of the American population lives with this
condition, 70% of them are women according to
Arthritis Foundation. IPOKRATE is celebrating this day to
help raise awareness for all the people whose functions
are impaired daily by this chronic disease.
Aspergillosis affects around 15 million people and kills
over 1 million each year. Ipokrate is inviting you today
to join us to mark the World Aspergillosis Day.
This day is dedicated to focus attention on the disease
and to spread awareness about its treatment and
prevention.
Inspire Your Heart with Art Day was established to remind
folks all over the world about how healthy and happy art
can make the world!
Neglected Tropical Diseases, or NTDs, are a group of
infections that affect over a billion people worldwide.
They thrive in places with limited clean water, poor
healthcare, and overcrowded living conditions.
Imagine a world where all cultures live in harmony.
Children grow up reading books that reflect every kind of
family, language, and tradition.
That’s the heart of Multicultural Children’s Book Day. It
celebrates stories where everyone belongs.
International Reducing CO2 Emissions Day is here to act
as a reminder and motivator for each person to make
better use of the resources we have been given.
World Breast Pumping Day, celebrated on January 27th
each year, this day honors the dedication of mothers who
pump breast milk for their babies,offering essential
nutrients and vital antibodies that guard against numerous
illnesses.
International Environmental Education Day, which falls on
January 26, is observed all over the world in the hopes of
improving the relationship between our fellow humans and
nature itself. It seeks to identify and find solutions to
certain environmental issues, both globally and locally.
World Leprosy Day is observed every year on the last
Sunday of January. Leprosy is a neglected tropical disease
(NTD) which still occurs in more than 120 countries, with
more than 200 000 new cases reported every year.
International Day of Education is an annual international
observance day held on January 24 and is dedicated to
education. On December 3, 2018, the United Nations
General Assembly adopted a resolution proclaiming
January 24 as International Day of Education, in
celebration of the role of education for bringing global
peace and sustainable development.
Creativity and innovation are essential for the progress of
business and continuity. Ipokrate believes in creativity and
innovation as ways to stay up to date, and to provide
constantly evolving, cutting edge services.
The main reasons for celebrating Cancer Talk Week include
promoting awareness about the disease and its impact on
people’s lives.
Thyroid Awareness Month is the perfect time of the year to
turn attention to a small but mighty gland in the human
body: the thyroid. Thyroid Awareness Month helps to
create additional awareness of how thyroid disorders affect
the lives of millions of people around the globe
The International Day of Acceptance (IDOA) is a valuable
social entrepreneurial awareness experiment that comes
along with a heart-warming back-story.
World Quark Day is on January 19, a special day set aside
to celebrate the delicious cheese known as quark –
sometimes spelled ‘quarg.’ It’s mild, creamy, and much
better for your health than regular cheese.
January is Thyroid Awareness Month, dedicated to
educating the public about the butterfly-shaped gland in
the neck that controls metabolism and energy, highlighting
common disorders like hypothyroidism (underactive) and
hyperthyroidism (overactive).
January 17 is World Waterfowl Day and we are spreading
awareness, knowledge, and interest for waterfowl, as well
as the conservation of these birds and their habitats.
The day was created to recognize and celebrate medical
and scientific advances that make it possible to treat
serious conditions using minimally invasive, image-guided
procedures, while also encouraging continued innovation in
advanced medical technology.
Women’s Healthy Weight Day to proclaim a wholehearted
approval of her size may garner some strange looks, this
day is unequivocally an occasion for female empowerment.
Raise awareness about this important surgery that has
saved the lives of millions of women and babies over the
past 200 years!
Codependency means ignoring your own limits to keep
others happy. It hides behind helping, but the cost is
high. Energy drains. Boundaries disappear. Guilt takes
over. Codependency Awareness Month invites people to
explore healthier ways of relating, without losing
themselves in the process.
World Pharmacist Day implores everyone to take a
moment to think of all those important people who work
as pharmacists. these helpful folks are able to assist
people all over the world to feel better.
Paget’s Awareness Day is a single-day annual event
dedicated to increasing public awareness of Paget’s
Disease, a chronic bone disorder.
World Health Esteem Month is all about seeing yourself
through a kinder lens.
It’s also about feeling good in your own skin and treating
yourself with care.
International Blood Donor Month is a great way to start
out the year with a new and selfless habit. So be sure to
make an appointment to donate blood during this month.
And since one blood donation can save up to three lives,
it’s an excellent way to spend an hour!
World Typing Day, also known as International Typing
Day, is celebrated annually on January 8th to promote
speed, accuracy, and efficiency in written
communication, originating in Malaysia in 2011 to
commemorate a record-breaking typing contest. It's a
day to recognize typing as a vital skill, encouraging
people to improve their typing skills through contests,
tutorials, and online challenges.
January marks Cervical Health Awareness Month. It's a
direct call to action for women to emphasize cervical
cancer and HPV-related disease prevention, as well as
early detection.
Dry January is a public health campaign launched on
January 2013 in partnership with Public Health England,
urging people to abstain from alcohol for the month of
January particularly practiced in the United Kingdom.
In January 2014, according to alcohol concern, which
initiated the campaign, over 17,000 Britons stopped
drinking episodes down and 4% were still not drinking
by the following six months.
World Day of War Orphans is dedicated to raising
awareness about the children who have lost their parents
during the wars.
The National Mentoring Month is a campaign held each
January to promote youth mentoring in the United
States. It was founded in 2002 and headed by the
Harvard school of public health, Mentor, and the
Corporation for National and Community Service.
January was declared by president "Georges W. Bush"
as National Mentoring Month. The declaration has been
endorsed by the United States Congress.
Participants in the National Mentoring Month campaign
include leading non-profit organizations and numerous
governors and mayors.
World Braille Day is a international day to celebrate the
importance of braille as a means of communication in
the full realization of the human rights for blind and
visually impaired people.
The date for the event was chosen during the United
Nations General Assembly to coincide the birthday of
Louis Braille, creator of this writing system.
The first "World Braille Day' was celebrated on January
4, 2019".
“The magic in new beginnings is truly the most powerful of
them all”. Josiyah Martin.
"And now we welcome the new year. Full of things that
have never been". Rainer Maria Rilke
"Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it
right". Oprah Winfrey Ipokrate wishes you a "Happy New
Year"
“Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it
right.” - Oprah Winfrey
The Festival of Enormous Changes at the Last Minute is
observed annually on December 30. This lighthearted
holiday encourages individuals to tackle remaining goals
and make significant life adjustments before the
calendar turns to a new year.
It’s a reminder that meaningful change doesn’t always
come with a plan. One choice, even made at the last
possible second, can lead to something better.
International Cello Day thrills music enthusiasts around
the world! This special day commemorates the birth of
Pablo Casals, a virtuoso whose skills reshaped cello
music forever.
This day isn’t just a nod to his birth but a celebration of
the rich, emotive sounds of the cello that he so
masterfully championed.
Safe Toys and Gifts Month is crucial for highlighting the
importance of choosing appropriate and safe gifts for
children.
This month also serves as a reminder to supervise children
while they play and to teach them how to use toys safely.
The UN General Assembly invites all Member States,
organizations of the United Nations system and other
global, regional and subregional organizations, the
private sector and civil society, including non-
governmental organizations, academic institutions,
individuals and other relevant stakeholders to observe
the International Day of Epidemic Preparedness
annually in an appropriate manner and in accordance
with national contexts and priorities, through education
and awareness-raising activities, in order to highlight
the importance of the prevention of, preparedness for
and partnership against epidemics.
Spiritual Literacy Month invites everyone to explore
spirituality through reading. It is a time to dive into books
that deepen our understanding of spiritual practices and
beliefs.
Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth
of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on December 25 as
a religious and cultural celebration among billions of
people around the world
Christmas Eve is the evening or entire day before
Christmas, the festival commemorating the birth of Jesus.
Worldwide Food Service Safety Month focuses on
keeping food prepared in the service industry safe, it
also serves to remind us at home to ensure we are
doing the right things to make sure what we eat stays
free of risks. And since this is the month where there’s a
high amount of festive feasting, keeping food safe is
more important than ever!
Patient rights consist of enforceable duties that healthcare
professionals and healthcare business persons owe to
patients to provide them with certain services or benefits.
A patient's bill of rights is a list of guarantees for those
receiving medical care.
Recognizing sport, including sport for persons with
disabilities, has an important role to play in the
promotion of peace and development, respect for
human rights, gender equality and the empowerment of
women and girls, in particular basketball, given its
universal popularity. On 25 August 2023, the General
Assembly adopted resolution A/RES/77/324 proclaiming
21 December as World Basketball Day.
International Human Solidarity Day is:
- a day to celebrate our unity in diversity;
- a day to remind governments to respect their
commitments to international agreements;
- a day to raise public awareness of the importance of
solidarity;
- a day to encourage debate on the ways to promote
solidarity for the achievement of the Sustainable
Development Goals including poverty eradication;
- a day of action to encourage new initiatives for
poverty eradication.
In a more tech-driven sense, connecting doctors through
shared electronic health records (EHR) systems, allowing
them to have real-time access to a patient's medical
history, which can improve care coordination.
Worldwide, over 258 million people (3.4% of the world
population) do not live in their native countries. Around
half of them are women, and up to 64% of them live in
developed countries.
Ipokrate is celebrating International Migrant’s Day to
salute the courage of every migrant leaving their native
country to overcome adversity and live a better life.
World Arabic Language Day 2023: "Arabic - the
Language of Poetry and Arts"
The theme of World Arabic Language Day 2023 will be
"Arabic - the Language of Poetry and Arts". Arabic has
inspired creativity in poetry and art for centuries. Join
us in honouring the impact and beauty of the Arabic
language! Stay tuned to learn more about this year's
celebration.
Dignity is the right of a person to be valued for his own
sake, to be treated ethically, respected for what he is,
and for what he believed in.
Ipokrate believes in human dignity and encourages
people to treat others with dignity in the same way you
would like to be treated yourself.
Every December, Gift of Sight Month raises awareness
about maintaining vision and eye health by promoting
regular eye exams to prevent vision loss and detect
potential problems early.
Throughout the year, celebrating foreign language learning
emphasizes the power of language in connecting societies.
When immersing oneself in other cultures' history,
traditions, and worldviews, languages bridge cultural gaps
and foster international friendships.
More Good Today Day is a day dedicated to spreading
kindness and generosity. It’s a time when people focus on
doing good deeds, whether big or small.
Ethics and morality are key principles for fruitful and
productive relations between human beings.
Ipokrate believes in the significance of these values and
emphasizes them to maintain a positive and
constructive world.
Universal Health Coverage is an essential policy that
ensures social protection for health-related issues,
especially for the poor who cannot afford expensive
health services.
Ipokrate is observing the international universal health
coverage day, to raise awareness of the need for strong,
resilient and affordable health systems a universal
health coverage.
The United Nations General Assembly on 2 February 2017
declared 12 December as the International Day of
Neutrality by adopting the resolution 71/275 which noted
the link between the preservation of peace and the 2030
Agenda for Sustainable Development.
This day, also called Universal Children’s Day, is
established by UNICEF to promote children’s welfare
worldwide.
UNICEF Day for Change offers a distinct opportunity to
raise awareness and make a positive impact on the lives
of children in need.
Human Rights Day (HRD) is celebrated annually around
the world on 10 December every year.
The United Nations’ (UN) International Anti-Corruption
Day aims to raise public awareness of corruption and
what people can do to fight it. It is observed on
December 9 each year.
Computer Science Education Week sparks excitement
every December, from the 4th to the 10th in 2023. This
week focuses on inspiring K-12 students to dive into
computer science (CS).
This week, we shine a spotlight on the importance of CS
in modern education, aiming to make learning
accessible and equitable for all students
In 1996, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed
that 7 December was to be the International Civil Aviation
Day.
International Civil Aviation Day 2025 theme is
“Advancing Innovation for Global Aviation Development”
Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week spotlights these often
misunderstood conditions. It aims to educate the public
about the challenges faced by those with Crohn’s disease
and ulcerative Colitis.
The International Year of Soils, 2015 (IYS 2015) was
declared by the Sixty-eighth session of the United Nations
General Assembly on December 20, 2013, after
recognizing December 5 as World Soil Day.
On December 4, 2025, the world will observe the
International Day of Banks, a United Nations-designated
day recognizing the pivotal role banks play in fostering
sustainable development, financial inclusion, and economic
resilience.
International Day of Persons with Disabilities is on
Wednesday 3rd December 2025. The United Nations’
General Assembly proclaimed this day (IDPD) in 1992.
The International Day for the Abolition of Slavery[1] is a
yearly event on December 2, organized since 1986 by the
United Nations General Assembly.
World AIDS Day, designated on 1 December every year
since 1988,[1] is an international day dedicated to raising
awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of
HIV infection and mourning those who have died of the
disease
The Day of Remembrance for All Victims of Chemical
Warfare is an annual event held November 30 as a
"tribute to the victims of chemical warfare, as well as to
reaffirm the commitment of the Organisation for the
Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) to the
elimination of the threat of chemical weapons, thereby
promoting the goals of peace, security, and
multilateralism.
Professional engagement can lead to increased job
satisfaction, career advancement, and overall success in
one's field. It's often seen as a key factor in employee
retention and organizational productivity.
Gluten-Free Diet Awareness Month is a special time to
focus on the health needs and challenges faced by those
who cannot eat gluten.
This month’s goal is to promote awareness and educate
people on the medical necessity of avoiding gluten,
which can trigger serious health issues in sensitive
individuals
"Patient welfare" generally refers to the well-being and
care of patients within the healthcare system.
In short, patient welfare involves a compassionate and
ethical approach to healthcare that puts the patient's
needs and rights at the forefront.
Anti-Obesity Day (AOD) is observed in various parts of
the world on November 26, with several healthcare
organizations and leading Media primarily in India and
the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries marking
the day with activities to highlight how obesity is a
public health hazard.
The United Nations General Assembly has designated
November 25 as the International Day for the Elimination
of Violence Against Women (Resolution 54/134).
World Conjoined Twins Day raises awareness about a rare
and profoundly human experience. It’s about children born
physically connected—two bodies sharing parts of the
same life.
Connection is when two or more people interact with
each other and each person feels valued, seen, and
heard. There’s no judgment, and you feel stronger and
nourished after engaging with them.
Tue Nov 18th, 2025 - Mon Nov 24th, 2025
World AMR Awareness Week works to improve public
knowledge about this concern and equip people with the
information they need to make positive changes to
protect
the health of people all over the world.
In December 1996 the United Nations proclaimed 21
November as World Television Day commemorating the
date on which the first World Television Forum was held in
1996.
World Children's Day is celebrated on 20 November to
commemorate the issuance of the Declaration of the
Rights of the Child by the UN General Assembly on 20
November 1959, along with the adoption of the
Convention on the Rights of the Child on that date in
1989.
International Men's Day (IMD) is a global awareness day
for many issues that men face, including abuse,
homelessness, suicide, and violence, celebrated annually
on 19 November.
18 November: Day for the Protection of Children against
Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse.
World Prematurity Day, observed every year on
November 17, is a global awareness day dedicated to
highlighting the challenges and impact of preterm birth.
It serves as a powerful reminder of the urgent need to
improve care for preterm infants and support for their
families around the world.
The International Day for Tolerance is an annual
observance day declared by UNESCO in 1995 to generate
public awareness of the dangers of intolerance. It is
observed on 16 November.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the
fourth leading cause of death worldwide, causing 3.5
million deaths in 2021, approximately 5% of all global
deaths.
Nearly 90% of COPD deaths in those under 70 years of
age occur in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC).
COPD is the eighth leading cause of poor health
worldwide (measured by disability-adjusted life years)
Tobacco smoking accounts for over 70% of COPD cases
in high-income countries. In LMIC tobacco smoking
accounts for 30–40% of COPD cases, and household air
pollution is a major risk factor.
World Diabetes Day (WDD) is the primary global
awareness campaign focusing on diabetes mellitus and is
held on 14 November each year.
The day highlights the importance of diabetes prevention,
management, and education.
World Kindness Day is an international observance on 13
November. It was introduced in 1998 by the World
Kindness Movement, a coalition of nations' kindness NGOs.
World Pneumonia Day, on November 12, is a global effort
to teach people about pneumonia, a serious lung infection
that can be prevented and treated. Join in to learn and
spread awareness!
International Week of Science and Peace promotes the role
of science in fostering global peace and collaboration. It
highlights how advancements in science and technology
can address some of the world’s most pressing challenges,
from climate change to conflict resolution.
World Keratoconus Day, observed annually on November
10, is dedicated to raising global awareness about
keratoconus and other ectatic corneal disorders.
World Freedom Day has been created in commemoration
of the fall of the Berlin Wall. The date is not so much about
the wall itself, but more about what it symbolized. The fall
os this wall was the end of communism in both Central
and Eastern Europe.
The International Day of Radiology (IDoR) is an annual
event promoting the role of medical imaging in modern
healthcare. It is celebrated on November 8 each year and
coincides with the anniversary of the discovery of x-rays.
International Day of Medical Physics offers a chance to
appreciate the unseen heroes in healthcare.
The day shines a light on these quiet professionals and
the impact they have on lives around the world. It also
encourages young minds to explore this path and join a
field full of meaning and discovery.
The United Nations’ (UN) International Day for Preventing
the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed
Conflict is annually held on November 6. It aims to
educate people about the damaging effects of war and
armed conflict on the environment.
World Tsunami Awareness Day is an annual event held on
5 November to raise awareness of the dangerous effects of
tsunamis and the importance of tsunami preparedness and
early warning of tsunamis.
Academic Writing Month (also known as "AcWriMo") is an
annual internet-based writing event in which participants
challenge themselves to meet a self-set writing goal
during the month of November. The event has attracted
worldwide participation.
Lung Cancer Awareness Month is here to educate and
empower individuals and families about lung cancer
prevention and early detection, so that everyone can
breathe easier with healthy and happy lungs!
The International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against
Journalists (IDEI) is a UN-recognized international day
observed annually on 2 November.
International Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome Awareness Day is
a significant and observation event that occurs for one day
each year on November 1
World Cities Day is an annual United Nations observance
day held on 31 October. The global observance, first held
in 2014, is organized by the United Nations Human
Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) in coordination with
each year's selected host city.
Learning disability, learning disorder, or learning difficulty
(British English) is a condition in the brain that causes
difficulties comprehending or processing information and
can be caused by several different factors.
World Stroke Day 2025
Join us on October 29th to drive public awareness of
stroke symptoms and the need to #ActFAST. With 1 in 4 of
us at risk of stroke in our lifetime, it's in everyone's
interest to know the signs of stroke.
Liver Awareness Month is a lively time dedicated to
spreading knowledge about liver health. It emphasizes the
liver’s crucial role in our bodies, from processing nutrients
to detoxifying the blood.
The World Day for Audiovisual Heritage takes place every
27 October. This commemorative day was chosen by
UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific and
Cultural Organization).
The essence of World Run Day, an annual event that
brings together runners from all corners of the globe to
celebrate their shared passion for running and to give
back to their communities in the process. This day is not
just about the physical act of running, but it’s also about
the community, the camaraderie, and the common goal
of promoting health and wellness.
World Opera Day takes place each year to provide an
opportunity for administrators, artists, trustees and
audiences from the opera industry to share their passion
for opera to help make the world a better place!
Disarmament Week (which begins on October 24 -- the
anniversary of the UN's founding) is an important
occasion to raise awareness in the public and among
governments, about the crucial need to recognize
disarmament as a key element in creating a more
peaceful, just and sustainable world.
Global Media and Information Literacy Week is an annual
event observed from 24th to 31st October to raise
awareness and celebrate the progress achieved towards
Media and Information Literacy for all.
United Nations Day, on 24 October, marks the
anniversary of the entry into force in 1945 of the UN
Charter. With the ratification of this founding document
by the majority of its signatories, including the five
permanent members of the Security Council, the United
Nations officially came into being.
Medical Assistants Recognition Day offers a perfect
opportunity to honor the dedication of medical assistants
in healthcare and to show appreciation.
International Stuttering Awareness Day (ISAD), or
International Stammering Awareness Day, is an annual
celebration held on October 22.
The day is intended to raise public awareness of the
issues faced by millions of people, one percent of the
world's population, who stutter, or stammer.
World Iodine Deficiency Day, also known as Global
Iodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention Day, is observed
annually on 21st October. The day aims to raise
awareness about the essential role of iodine in
maintaining good health and to emphasize the
consequences of iodine deficiency. This document
outlines the importance of iodine in daily nutrition and
its crucial significance in preventing iodine deficiency
disorders.
World Osteoporosis Day, marked on October 20th each
year, is a prime time to put the spotlight on osteoporosis.
International Infection Prevention Week is here to shine a
light on the necessity of active prevention of the spread of
illnesses and infections!
Recycle Awareness Week is an exciting time when
everyone is encouraged to think more about recycling.
This annual event shines a spotlight on how recycling
helps the environment and reduces waste.
Through resolution 47/196 adopted on 22 December 1992,
the UN General Assembly declared 17 October as the
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty.
World Anaesthesia Day is celebrated on October 16, to
mark the first successful demonstration of diethyl ether
anaesthesia in 1846. The discovery made it possible for
patients to obtain the benefits of surgical treatment
without pain.
The theme for the International Day of Rural Women (15
October), “Rural Women Cultivating Good Food for All”,
highlights the essential role that rural women and girls
play in the food systems of the world.
Celebrating Haemophilia Awareness Week helps support
those living with the disorder. It emphasizes the
importance of early diagnosis and access to proper
medical care.
World Thrombosis Day, founded by the International
Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH), is a
global initiative held annually on October 13th.
Thrombosis is the formation of a blood clot in a blood
vessel.
Throughout the world, millions of people are affected by
arthritis, their lives being changed by the sometimes
constant pain of inflamed joints.
Observed annually on 11 October, International Day of the
Girl is a key global moment on which to celebrate girls
everywhere, amplifying their voices, actions and
leadership.
The overall objective of World Mental Health Day is to raise
awareness of mental health issues around the world and to
mobilize efforts in support of mental health.
World Post Day marks the anniversary of the Universal
Postal Union's establishment and is annually held on
October 9. The union aimed to create and maintain a
structure for the free flow of international mail around the
world.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an international health
campaign that’s held every October. The month aims to
promote screening and reduce the risk of the disease,
which affects 2.3 million women worldwide. Known best
for its pink theme color.
World Cerebral Palsy Day is a movement for and by the 50
million people living with CP, their families, and their
supporters. Join us to celebrate, advocate, and take
action.
World Teachers’ Day is held annually on 5 October to
celebrate all teachers around the globe.
Back Care Awareness Week is dedicated to all out there
who suffer from the familiar pangs of back pain.
Back Care Awareness Week is a leading event for
promoting back care. While back pain can happen at any
age, it’s most among adults over 60 with age-related
back issues.
International Day of Non-Violence is observed on 2
October, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi. It was
established on 15 June 2007 according to United
Nations General Assembly resolution A/RES/61/271. The
day is an occasion to "disseminate the message of non-
violence ... through education and public awareness ...
and reaffirm the desire for a culture of peace, tolerance,
understanding and non-violence
On 14 December 1990, the United Nations General
Assembly designated October 1 as the International Day of
Older Persons (resolution 45/106)
International Translation Day is meant as an opportunity
to pay tribute to the work of language professionals,
which plays an important role in bringing nations
together, facilitating dialogue, understanding and
cooperation, contributing to development and
strengthening world peace and security.
Join our mission to make every heartbeat count, with
better heart health and improved access to life-saving
care.
The decision to celebrate and promote 28 September as
the International Right to Know Day was taken on the last
day of a Freedom of Information litigation conference held
26-28 September 2002 in Sofia, Bulgaria.
World Tourism Day 2025 aims to explore the intersection
of tourism and peacebuilding, highlighting how travel,
cultural exchange and sustainable tourism practices can
contribute to conflict resolution, reconciliation, and the
promotion of peace worldwide.
The International Day for the Total Elimination of
Nuclear Weapons has been observed annually since
2014.
“Think Health, Think Pharmacist” is the theme of World
Pharmacists Day on 25 September 2025.
The International Day of Sign Languages is a unique
opportunity to support and protect the linguistic identity
and cultural diversity of all deaf people and other sign
language users.
2025 Global Peace Day Theme:
Act Now for a Peaceful World
The International Day of Peace (“Peace Day”) is
observed around the world each year on 21 September.
Education is needed for a productive society. Our
population only continues to increase, and in turn, so do
our needs. We need a strong and efficient workforce of
educated people to provide us with the services we need
for everyday life.
Water
Vital humanitarian work
Combatting waterborne diseases
Providing vital and dignified access to water, sanitation
and hygiene
World Patient Safety Day 2025 is dedicated to ensuring
safe care for every newborn and child, with a special focus
on those from birth to nine years old.
2025 Theme: From science to global action
Forty years ago, nations came together under the
Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer
and agreed to take appropriate measures to protect
people and the planet from harmful UV radiation pouring
through a potentially damaged ozone layer.
Literacy rates vary significantly between countries
worldwide and are closely linked to a country's social
and economic development.
Worldwide, only 14% of the global population is
illiterate, and this figure is decreasing as literacy rates
increase at a rate of 4% every 5 years.
Ipokrate is celebrating International Literacy Day in
order to promote universal access to quality education
and better learning opportunities for everyone.
Air pollution is the greatest environmental risk to human
health, and the primary preventable cause of death and
disease worldwide. Unfortunately, it’s a sustained issue
that needs to be addressed to keep our planet clean.
Ipokrate is observing the International Day of Clean Air
for Blue Skies to raise public awareness of the risk
pollution poses to humanity.
Colour blindness or colour vision deficiency (CVD) is the
inability to see colours or difference in colour.
Approximately, 1 in 12 men and 1 in 200 women in the
world are affected with CVD.
Ipokrate is celebrating the Colour Blindness Awareness
Day to raise awareness of CVD and to improve
knowledge about it.
Charity is an unconditional extension of love and
humanity to others. It is essential for public well-being
and provides assistance to people in need in any part of
the world.
Ipokrate is observing the international day of charity to
promote charitable efforts made to alleviate poverty
worldwide.
On 2 February 2017, the UN General Assembly adopted
without a vote resolution 71/275 — introduced by
Turkmenistan, recognized by the UN as a permanently
neutral state since 12 December 1995 — which noted
the link between the preservation of peace and the
2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and
declared 12 December as the International Day of
Neutrality.
People around the world should all equally enjoy a wide
range of inalienable rights, regardless of their race,
color, religion, beliefs, sex, native language or any other
particularities.
Ipokrate is celebrating Human Rights Day to remind
everyone of the importance of their rights, whoever
they may be and wherever they may be.
Corruption badly threatens economic development,
ethical values, justice, and trust between citizens and
their governments, thereby disproportionately affecting
poorer sections of society.
Ipokrate is observing International Anti-Corruption Day
to raise awareness of the harmful effect that corruption
has on countries and to highlight the importance and
the need to eliminate it.
All kinds of people benefit from learning about others’
experiences. So why not doctors too?
Ipokrate believes in connecting doctors and in giving
them the opportunity to communicate, to learn new
skills, to acquire new techniques and approaches and to
share their expertise for the benefit of their patients.
The Council has decided that from now until 2023, the
theme will be: “Advancing Innovation for Global Aviation
Development”.
Ipokrate believes that critical thinking always leads to
impeccable work, because it involves incorporating and
accommodating opposing views. Ipokrate believes in
critical thinking and is interested in the ways it could
improve both practice and success.
Soil health is fundamental for a healthy, integrated
environment. It is a source of essential nutrients,
oxygen and water. It is also responsible of the healthy
growth of plants and the production of food both edible
and nourishing.
Ipokrate is celebrating World Soil Day to underline the
importance of healthy for the sustenance of a healthy
environment and general human well-being.
On 19 December 2019, the UN General Assembly
adopted resolution 74/245, which designated 4
December as the International Day of Banks in
recognition of the significant potential of multilateral
development banks and other international
development banks in financing sustainable
development and providing know-how; and also in
recognition of the vital role of the banking systems in
Member States in contributing to the improvement of
the standard of living.
Worldwide, 2 billion people - or 37.5% of the world’s
population - live with disabilities.
Approximately 1.3 billion people are affected by some
form of blindness or visual impairment, 466 million have
disabling and hearing loss, and 200 million have
intellectual disabilities and 75 million need a wheelchair
daily.
Ipokrate is observing the International Day of Persons
with Disabilities to celebrate and support people living
with disabilities and to raise awareness of their suffering
and struggles.
Nowadays, more than 40.3 million people in the world
are still victims of slavery. Of these, 10 million of them
are children, 24.9 million are currently in forced labor,
and 15.4 million are married off against their will.
Ipokrate is observing the International Day for the
Abolition of Slavery to raise awareness of modern
slavery and of the importance of its elimination.
37.9 million People worldwide live with HIV, and around
23.3 million receive treatment annually. In a year,
around a million people die from HIV and around 1.2
million deaths are averted with treatment.
IPOKRATE is celebrating the World AIDS day to raise
awareness of those still afflicted with AIDS particularly
that this year theme is “Global solidarity, shared
responsibility”.
Chemical warfare has caused death of more than a
million people around the world since First World War
(1914-18).
Ipokrate is observing the Day of Remembrance for all
Victims of Chemical Warfare, to raise awareness of
chemical weapons and the devastating impact it leaves
on society and the environment.
Ipokrate believes in professional engagement, through
which members can grow and develop professionally.
We aim to provide professional development
opportunities through conferences, management and
leadership programs.
Because together, we could make a difference.
Ipokrate believes in communication and its instrumental
role in maintaining an enhanced workplace and medical
practice.
Ipokrate is always seeking better communication
between doctors, physicians and patients to ease the
doctor-patient relationship, and to foster mutual
understanding.
Since patients are our main focus, we always seek better
services and care. Ipokrate believes in the primacy of
patient welfare and encourages the improvement of care
services in the interests of a better health sector for all.
Approximately 39% of adults in the world are
overweight, and 13% are obese. In 2017, 4.7 million
people died as a result of obesity worldwide.
Ipokrate is observing Anti-Obesity Day to raise
awareness of the health risks associated with obesity
and of the importance of its prevention.
One in three women worldwide has experienced
physical or sexual violence at least once in their life. In
some countries, the rate of violence dramatically raised
up to 70%. More than six in every ten of these women
survivors refrain from asking for support or protection.
Ipokrate is observing the International Day for the
Elimination of Violence Against Women.
Dignity is the right of a person to be valued for his own
sake, to be treated ethically, respected for what he is,
and for what he believed in.
Ipokrate believes in human dignity and encourages
people to treat others with dignity in the same way you
would like to be treated yourself.
Ipokrate believes that connecting people gives them the
chance to exchange opinions, experiences and
information. The best way to stay updated is to stay
connected.
Therefore, Ipokrate is giving you the opportunity to
connect and share your experiences from as a group of
diverse seekers of knowledge from all around the world.
Since patients, and their satisfaction, are our main
concern, patients should learn their rights, especially
those that relate to the care they should expect.
Ipokrate encourages patients all around the world to
ask and to be informed about their rights for better care
and service.
In December 1996 the United Nations proclaimed 21
November as World Television Day commemorating the
date on which the first World Television Forum was held
in
1996.
Ipokrate is observing world television day.
Children are the future of the world the brightest gift
that we could ever have.
Ipokrate is celebrating this special day to honor every
child in the world, and to urge the support of children
and the preservation of their rights.
International Men's Day is a global holiday celebrated
annually on November 19 to recognize and celebrate
the cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements
of men. The objectives of celebrating an International
Men's Day are set out in 'All The Six Pillars of
International Men's Day.
Ipokrate is observing the international men's day.
The objectives of the World Day of Remembrance for
Road Traffic Victims are to provide a platform for road
traffic victims and their families to:
remember all people killed and seriously injured on the
roads;
acknowledge the crucial work of the emergency
services;
draw attention to the generally trivial legal response to
culpable road deaths and injuries
advocate for better support for road traffic victims and
victim families;
promote evidence-based actions to prevent and
eventually stop further road traffic deaths and injuries.
United Nations Declares November 18 as the World Day
for the Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual
Exploitation, Abuse and
Premature birth is one of the most common leading
causes of infant death in the world.
Worldwide, 11.4% of all pregnancies end in early
delivery. Around 15 million babies are born preterm
yearly, which represents 5 to 18% of all babies born.
Ipokrate is observing the World Prematurity Day to raise
awareness of premature birth and of the devastating
impact it can have on families.
In the United States, 500,000 vasectomies are
performed each year on 9% of sexually active men.
Ipokrate is observing the World Vasectomy Day to
celebrate responsible men and engage men in
conversations around contraception, so as to raise
global awareness of vasectomy as a solution to prevent
pregnancies.
Tolerance is needed to sustain and maintain peace and
harmony in society, and to help people to accept
difference.
Ipokrate is celebrating the International Day for
Tolerance to promote public awareness of the danger of
intolerance and it’s consequences.
Ipokrate believes in the principle of information sharing as
the easiest way to improve knowledge and skills, which
leads to better practice. Therefore, Ipokrate is creating the
opportunity to share and access information easily, from
all around the world.
Worldwide, one in five people aged over 65 has
diabetes. Additionally, 231 million people with the
condition are undiagnosed, amounting to roughly half
the total number of diabetics.
More than 1.1 million children's diabetes causes more
than 4.2 million deaths worldwide every year.
Ipokrate is observing World Diabetes Day to participate
in raising public awareness of diabetes.
On November 13th, as part of World Kindness Day, we are
encouraged to spread kindness like an infectious cold. We
want to share it more than usual because studies show
when others observe kindness in action they are more
likely to carry out an act of kindness, too.
Approximately 119 in every 100,000 children and 261
per 100,000 adults aged 70 and older die due to
pneumonia every year.
The good news is that the pneumonia vaccine saves
almost 400,000 children live annually.
Ipokrate is observing World Pneumonia Day to raise
awareness of pneumonia, and of the importance of the
pneumonia vaccination in the fight to save lives.
Every November, during the week of the 11th, we
celebrate what is known as the “International Week of
Science and Peace”.
Keratoconus is the most common type of corneal
dystrophy. It occurs in late childhood and affects about
one in 2000 people per year.
Ipokrate is observing this day to raise awareness on
keratoconus and on the techniques of redesigning the
cornea to restore sight to those who deserve it.
Life without freedom is like a body without spirit.
Freedom is one of the most important human rights. It
is the oxygen of the soul.
Ipokrate is celebrating World Freedom Day to
spread awareness of the importance of freedom and its
benefits for the development of nations and countries.
Radiology is now the key diagnostic tool for many
diseases and plays an important role in monitoring the
treatment processes. It gives physicians more options
and techniques for more efficient treatment detection.
Ipokrate is celebrating the International Day of
Radiology to spread knowledge about radiology and its
importance for the development of medicine.
Ipokrate believes in exchanging information in order to
help each other improve our skills and knowledge,
leading to better practice. Therefore Ipokrate is creating
the opportunity to exchange information easily from all
around the world, offering an experience of continuous
knowledge acquisition.
The International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of
the Environment in War is an international day observed
annually on November 6. Various calendars found on
the World Wide Web reference November 6th in
abbreviated fashion as 'World Day to Protect the
Environment in War.
Ipokrate is celebrating international day for
preventing the exploitation of the environment in war to
raise awareness about preserving the environment.
World Tsunami Awareness Day encourages the
development of national and community-level, local
disaster risk reduction strategies to save more lives
against disasters. By the year 2030, an estimated 50
percent of the world's population will live in coastal
areas exposed to flooding, storms, and tsunamis.
Ipokrate is celebrating the world tsunami awareness
day
to draw attention to the disasters caused by tsunamis
and start making strategies to avoid these disasters.
Academic writing is a simplified type of writing designed
to ease the readers’ understanding of complex research
and is usually directed to colleagues and teachers.
Ipokrate is observing Academic Writing Month in order
to highlight the importance of academic writing for
scientific divulgation and for education more broadly.
The International Day to End Impunity for Crimes
against Journalists is a UN-recognized international day
observed annually on 2- 3 November. This 2 days draws
attention to the low global conviction rate for violent
crimes against journalists and media workers, estimated
at only one in every ten cases.
Ipokrate is celebrating the international days to end
impunity for crimes to draw awareness about the safety
of media workers and journalists.
The International Day to End Impunity for Crimes
against Journalists is a UN-recognized international day
observed annually on 2 November. The day draws
attention to the low global conviction rate for violent
crimes against journalists and media workers, estimated
at only one in every ten cases.
Ipokrate is celebrating the international day to end
impunity for crimes to draw awareness about the safety
of media workers and journalists.
Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome begins between two and
seven years of age, and affects males marginally more
than females.
It is estimated to occur in 1—28 in every 100,000
people and accounts for 1—4% of all cases of childhood
epilepsy.
Ipokrate is observing the International Lennox-Gastaut
Syndrome Day to raise public awareness of this
syndrome and its treatment.
World Cities Day is an annual United Nations observance
day held on 31 October. The global observance, first
held
in 2014, is organized by the United Nations Human
Settlements Programme in coordination with each
year's
selected host city.
Ipokrate is celebrating the world cities day to point up
the importance of cities collaboration.
Around 14 million people have a stroke yearly.
Unfortunately, around 5.5 million people die as a result.
Ipokrate is observing the World Stroke Day to raise
public awareness of strokes; and especially its
prevention, its treatment in order to help reduce its
occurrence.
The World Day for Audiovisual Heritage takes place
every 27 October. This commemorative day was chosen
by UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific
and Cultural Organization) in 2005 to raise awareness of
the significance and preservation risks of recorded
sound
and audiovisual documents (films, sound and video
recordings, radio and television programmes).
Ipokrate is observing the world day for audiovisual
heritage.
The United Nations were born in 1945, following the end
of the Second World War with the aim of fulfilling many
missions, such as maintaining international peace and
security, protecting human rights, delivering
humanitarian aid, promoting sustainable development
and upholding international law.
Ipokrate is observing United Nations Day to celebrate
the 75th anniversary of the UN and its role in building
the future we want and need.
The Global MIL Week 2022 focuses on trust and
solidarity as it relates to people, media, digital
platforms, governments, private sector, and non-
governmental organizations. It highlights some
promising actions in connection with media and
information literacy in the last year and how media and
information literacy helps with nurturing trust and
countering mistrust.
Disarmament Week seeks to promote awareness and
better understanding of disarmament issues and their
cross-cutting importance. Starting on 24 October, the
anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, the
week-long annual observance was first called for in the
Final Document of the General Assembly’s 1978 special
session on disarmament (resolution S-10/2). In 1995,
the General Assembly invited governments, as well as
NGOs, to continue taking an active part in Disarmament
Week (resolution 50/72 B, 12 December 1995) in order
to promote a better understanding among the public of
disarmament issues.
Over 200 million people worldwide suffer from
osteoporosis, including around 30% of postmenopausal
women. At least 40% of osteoporosis patients will
experience one or more fractures in their lifetime.
Ipokrate is observing the World Osteoporosis Day to
raise global awareness of the prevention, diagnosis and
treatment of osteoporosis.
Worldwide, around 10% of the population (736 million
people) live in extreme poverty and struggle to secure
the basic requirements for life.
Due to the Covid-19 crisis these percentages highly
increased by 0.3 to 0.7% this year, due to job loss,
rising prices and disruptions in social services.
Ipokrate is observing the International day for the
Eradication of Poverty.
When anesthesia was discovered surgeries became far
safer and free of pain.
In the 1960s and 70s, a death was related to anesthesia
in every 10,000 patients. Nowadays, however, it is the
cause of death in one out of 200,000 patients.
Anaesthesia is becoming safer every day because of
advanced technologies and medication.
Ipokrate is celebrating the World Anesthesia Day to
commemorate the first successful demonstration of
anaesthesia by William T. G. Morton on October 16th
1846, and to raise awareness of the importance of
anaesthesia for medical development.
Rural women play a very important role in
strengthening
economies, building climate resilience and ensuring food
security for their communities.
Worldwide, around 43% of the agricultural labor force
are women.
Ipokrate is observing the International Day of Rural
Women to highlight the importance of rural women, to
support them, and to celebrate their achievements.
Worldwide, one in four people die* from conditions
caused by thrombosis. In the United States 900,000
people are affected by blood clots each year.
Unfortunately, 100,000 of those people will die.
Ipokrate is observing World Thrombosis Day to raise
awareness of this disease and the necessity of its
prevention.
Since 2012, 11 October has been marked as the
International Day of the Girl. The day aims to highlight
and address the needs and challenges girls face, while
promoting girls' empowerment and the fulfillment of their
human rights.
Health is the most important element for a harmonious
and balanced society ensuring its sustainability.
IPOKRATE is observing the World Health Day to support
all the health care workers, especially in these hard
days facing the pandemic Covid-19 outbreak.
Because today we have confirmed that health is all the
wealth.
World Post day happens each year on October 9, the
anniversary of the Universal Postal Union, which started
in 1874 in Switzerland. The UPU was the start of the
global communications revolution, introducing the
ability
to write letter to others all over the world.
Ipokrate is celebrating the world post day to raise
awareness about the importance the postal services.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer worldwide; it
represents 25% of all cancers in women, and 2.1 million
females are diagnosed with breast cancer yearly.
Ipokrate is celebrating the Breast Cancer Awareness
Month to raise public awareness of breast cancer.
Cerebral Palsy Day is an social movement and a day to
celebrate and affirm the lives of the 17 million people
living with cerebral palsy (CP). The project was
launched
in 2012 by Cerebral Palsy Alliance (Australia) and United
Cerebral Palsy (USA).
Ipokrate is celebrating the world cerebral palsy day to
raise awareness about this common children disability.
World Teachers' Day, also known as International
Teachers Day, is an international day held annually on 5
October. Established in 1994, it commemorates the
signing of the 1966 UNESCO/ILO Recommendation
concerning the Status of Teachers.
Ipokrate is celebrating world teachers' day to draw
attention to the important role teachers are playing in
society.
The International Day of Older Persons is observed on
October 1 each year. On December 14, 1990 the United
Nations General Assembly voted to establish October 1
as the International Day of Older Persons as recorded in
Resolution 45/106. The holiday was observed for the
first time on October 1, 1991.
Ipokrate is celebrating the international day of older
persons to raise awareness about the importance of well
being of older persons.
International Translation Day is an international day
celebrated every year on 30 September on the feast of
St. Jerome, the Bible translator who is considered the
patron saint of translators. The celebrations have been
promoted by the International Federation of Translators
ever since it was set up in 1953.
Ipokrate is celebrating the international translation day
to value the importance of translators around the world.
Heart or cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a large group
of conditions, such as blood vessels disease, coronary
artery disease, heart rhythm problems, and congenital
defects that affect the heart and may lead to death.
Worldwide, 17.9 million people die from CVDs each
year, representing 31% of all deaths in the world.
Ipokrate is observing the World Hart Day bolster
efforts for the prevention of heart disease, heart attack
and stroke.
An example of the knowledge that the UN’s
International Day for Universal Access to Information
seeks to make public relates to chemicals people may
be exposed to in their daily lives, either in their
workplace or community.
Ipokrate is celebrating the International Right To Know
Day to raise awareness of the right to access
information, thereby participating in a global movement
calling for government transparency and freedom of
information.
Since 1980, the United Nations World Tourism
Organization has celebrated World Tourism Day as
international observance on September 27. This date
was chosen as on that day in 1970, the Statutes of the
UNWTO were adopted. The adoption of these Statutes is
considered a milestone in global tourism.
Ipokrate is celebrating world tourism day to raise
awareness on the role of tourism worldwide.
Nuclear weapons are an existential threat to humanity,
and existence the only way to prevent this danger is to
eliminate nuclear weapons altogether.
Ipokrate is observing the International Day for the Total
Elimination of Nuclear Weapons to raise public
awareness of the unacceptable risk and fate danger.
Pharmacists are very important members of any
healthcare team. As more medications are prescribed to
patients, interactions relating to medications also
increase. The role of the pharmacist begins here; they
help patients avoid risks associated with their
prescriptions by providing them with the necessary
instructions for administration.
Ipokrate, is celebrating world pharmacists’ day, to
acknowledge their efforts for helping patients to know
more about their medicines.
Sign language is a means of communication between
deaf people which uses visual-manual modality, or hand
articulations, to express meanings.
Approximately, 100,000 to 500,000 deaf people around
the world use sign language to communicate.
Ipokrate is observing the International Day of Sign
Languages to celebrate deaf people around the world,
and to raise awareness of the importance of sign
language as a way by which the human rights of deaf
people may be achieved.
The dream of human beings from the beginning of time
to the present day has been to live in peace and dignity.
Guaranteeing peace is the necessary first step for the
sustainability and development of communities around
the world.
Ipokrate is celebrating the International Day of Peace in
an effort to help reduce war and violence, thereby
envisioning a brighter future.
Education has no end and no limits. As much as we
learn in life, we will always need to learn more.
Since Ipokrate believes in education and its importance
for society, we have launched this platform, for a
continuous, sustainable medical and surgical education
for our members, all around the world.
Since water is the source of life, it should be protected
and well managed. Water is essential for more than just
quenching thirst; its quality and availability safeguards
human beings, animals, and plants in their health and
life.
Ipokrate is celebrating the World Water Monitoring Day
to promote public awareness of water monitoring and
water saving, and to restate the importance of
protecting water resources around the world.
Unsafe patient care causes 134 million incidents each
year, which contributes to 2.6 deaths globally.
Ipokrate is observing the World Patient Safety Day to
raise awareness of the need to formulate policies that
create safe working cultures and provide patient
healthcare that foregrounds safety as a priority.
Ozone molecules act as a shield protecting the earth
from solar radiations.
As the pollution which damages this layer increases, the
hole in the ozone layer expands, permitting the
penetration of large amounts of ultraviolet light, which
threatens healthy life on earth.
Ipokrate is observing the International Day for the
Preservation of the Ozone Layer, to raise awareness of
the importance of protecting the ozone layer, along with
its potential impact on the earth, its climate, and its
environment.
Democracy, or the rule by the people, is a form of
government in which the power is exercised collectively,
and in which people have the right to freely express
their opinions and concerns.
More than half of the countries in the world are
democratic.
Ipokrate believes in democracy and freedom of
expression, and is celebrating the International Day of
Democracy in order to urge all governments to respect
their citizens' right to active and substantive
participation.
South-South cooperation is a manifestation of solidarity
among peoples and countries of the South that
contributes to their national well-being, they are
national and collective self-reliance and the attainment
of internationally agreed development goals, including
the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Taking into account the current pandemic, these types
of collaborations are now more important than ever.
Ipokrate is celebrating the united nations day for South-
South cooperation to highlight the importance of this
collaboration.
Everyone has the right to live his life whenever and
however they wish, but nobody has the right to end it.
Suicide is the act of ending one’s own life and is caused
by mental illnesses linked to anxiety disorders,
addiction, stress, financial difficulties, and bullying, Etc.
around 1 million people die each year from suicide,
representing 1 death every 40 seconds.
Ipokrate is observing the World Suicide Prevention Day
to raise awareness of suicide.
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) are a group of
conditions that can affect infants whose mothers
consumed alcohol during their pregnancy. It may cause
abnormal appearances and many other birth defects.
It is believed that 1 to 5% percent of children is born
with FASD worldwide.
Ipokrate is observing the FASD Awareness Day to
promote public consciousness of the dangers of alcohol
consumption during pregnancy.
International Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Approximately 1 in 285 children develops cancer before
the age of 20. More than 200,000 children are
diagnosed with cancer each year. Unfortunately, 90,000
children die because of cancer yearly.
Ipokrate is observing International Childhood Cancer
Awareness Month to improve awareness of childhood
cancer.
Numbers of people have been made to disappear every
year. In 2018, more than 100,000 people went missing
creating a cruel and devastating situation. Human
trafficking is increasing and still ongoing. More than
40% of them are children.
Ipokrate is observing the International Day of
Disappeared of this phenomenon and to draw attention
to the fate of these people.
Nuclear tests have been conducted in all environments;
the atmosphere, underground, and underwater. Nuclear
testing is responsible for the radioactive contamination
of a large number of sites worldwide.
Ipokrate is observing the International Day Against
Nuclear Tests to raise awareness against the harm these
tests could cause for human health and the
environment.
Women and men are born equal, but society has
afforded them different standings, resulting in the fact
that women have been deprived of many of their rights.
The percentage of women that make up the world
population is 48.1 %. Women play a complementary
role in society which ensures stability, progress, and
long-term development of nations.
Ipokrate is observing this day to champion women’s
equality, and to urge nations to grant women and men
equal rights.
International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave
Trade and its Abolition, is an international day
celebrated August 23 of each year, the day designated
by UNESCO to memorialize the transatlantic slave trade.
Ipokrate is celebrating this day to honor the victims of
slavery.
There are continuing acts of intolerance and violence
based on religion or belief against individuals, including
against persons belonging to religious communities and
religious minorities around the world, and the number
and intensity of such incidents, which are often of a
criminal nature and may have international
characteristics are increasing.
Ipokrate is celebrating this day to shed light on the
importance of freedom of belief or religion.
The International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to
the Victims of Terrorism was established by the United
Nations General Assembly in 2017.
Ipokrate is celebrating the international day of
remembrance & tribute to the victims of terrorism to
honor the survivors and victims of terrorism.
Humanism is a rationalist outlook that provides prime
importance to human beings, given that the human is
the most precious creature on earth.
Ipokrate is celebrating world humanist day to
publicize the positive values of Humanism and to
expose positive changes in the world.
Worldwide, an estimated 2 to 3 million deaths are
averted every year thanks to vaccination. Unfortunately,
around 13.5 million children do not benefit from any
vaccination.
Ipokrate is celebrating world immunization week to
raise awareness about the importance of immunization
for health and well-being, and to urge people to protect
themselves, their children, and their families.
On average, 12% of the world’s population is left-
handed. Since most of the world is right-handed, they
might experience some difficulties as most of the
equipment is made for right-handed people. However,
the percentage of "lefties" is slowly increasing, and
being left-handed is becoming more socially accepted.
Ipokrate is supporting left-handed people, by improving
the awareness and acceptance of this difference.
Young people have a crucial role to play in society. They
refresh and reanimate it by fostering leadership,
innovation, education, and peace between nations.
Knowing 4.6 billion young people aged 15 to 24 years.
Ipokrate is monitoring this day to celebrate the world’s
young people and to highlight their importance to our
society.
August was designated National Road Victim Month
following the death of Princess Diana on 31st August
1997, and to commemorate the first death by a motor
vehicle - Bridget Driscoll in 1896.
Over the last decade, the number of people killed on
Britain’s roads has stayed at more or less the same
level year on year. Five people are killed every day, and
over 60 are seriously injured.
Ipokrate is supporting the National Road Victim Month
encouraging people to respect driving laws and to save
lives.
The International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
is observed on 9 August each year to raise awareness
and protect the rights of the world's indigenous
population. This event also recognizes the achievements
and contributions that indigenous people make to
improve world issues such as environmental protection.
Ipokrate is celebrating the international day of the
world's indigenous peoples to promote the rights of
indigenous people.
Breastfeeding, or nursing, is a blessing that begins with
every newborn, so that the mother might provide the
baby with all the nutrition it needs. Breast milk contains
antibodies that help the infant fight off viruses
immensely.
The death of around 820,000 children could be
prevented globally every year with increased
breastfeeding.
Ipokrate is celebrating Breastfeeding Week to urge
mothers to breastfeed their babies.
Human trafficking or the trade of people is a crime
against humans and humanity. Today in the
21stcentury, it is really sad to know that still there is
human trafficking in the world.
In the US, 50,000 people are trafficked each year.
Globally, an estimated 71% of trafficked people are
women and girls and 29 % are men.
Ipokrate is observing the world day against trafficking in
persons to raise awareness against human trafficking
and the plight of its victims to promote and protect their
rights.
Worldwide, 500 million people are estimated to be
infected with hepatitis B or C. 1.5 million people
infected with hepatitis die every year.
Ipokrate is celebrating world hepatitis day to raise
public awareness of hepatitis, its prevention, and the
necessity of its early diagnosis and treatment.
The International Chess Day is celebrated annually on
July 20, the day the International Chess Federation was
founded, in 1924. The idea to celebrate this day as the
international chess day was proposed by UNESCO, and
it has been celebrated as such since 1966 after it was
established by FIDE.
Ipokrate is celebrating world chess day and salute
all chess players.
Nelson Mandela, African nationalist and socialist, and
the African first black head of state elected in fully
representative democratic election. He focused during
his tenure (from 1991 to 1997) on dismantling and
eliminating racism and discrimination.
Ipokrate is celebrating this day to commemorate Nelson
Mandela, his achievements and sacrifices to free his
people from suppression, injustice, and racism.
International justice, is the way to insure accountability
for serious crimes, such as genocides, crimes against
humanity, war crimes, torture and enforced
disappearances.
Ipokrate is observing the world day of international
justice, to promote the international criminal justice and
to support the work of the ICC.
Youth skills development is an essential way to enable
young people to smoothly move into the work stage,
since young people are three times more being
unemployed that adults.
Ipokrate is observing the world youth skills day, to
achieve better socio-economic conditions for today’s
youth, to eradicate youth unemployment and
underemployment in the world.
Simplicity is not a sacrifice, living with less could be
healthier and more interesting.
Ipokrate is observing the national simplicity day,
created in memory of Emily Rachel Silverstein, to
encourage people to live a simple life, in order to make
the world a better place.
As of March 2020, the world population was estimated
to reach 7.8 billion people and is growing at a rate of
around 1.05% (81 million people) per year. While
deaths numbered 60.20 million this year, birth
numbered 140.66 million.
Ipokrate is celebrating world population day to raise
awareness of population issues and improve knowledge
about them.
Childhood obesity is a condition where excess body fat
negatively affects a child's health or well-being. Due to
the rising prevalence of obesity in children and its many
adverse health effects it is being recognized as a serious
public health concern.
Ipokrate is celebrating the national childhood obesity
week to raise awareness and promote solutions to end
this obesity crisis.
These are the international days and weeks currently
observed by the United Nations.
The United Nations designates specific days, weeks,
years and decades as occasions to mark particular
events or topics in order to promote, through awareness
and action, the objectives of the Organization.
Ipokrate is celebrating the United Nations awareness
month to shed light on the importance to take
precautions to stay safe.
Asteroid Day is an annual global event which is held on
the anniversary of the Siberian Tunguska event that
took place on June 30, 1908, the most harmful known
asteroid-related events on Earth in recent history.
Asteroid Day aims to raise awareness about asteroids
and what can be done to protect the Earth, its families,
communities, and future generations from a
catastrophic event.
Ipokrate is celebrating international asteroid day to
raise awareness about the damage an asteroid can deal.
The International Day of the Tropics celebrates the
extraordinary diversity of the tropics while highlighting
unique challenges and opportunities nations of the
Tropics face.
Ipokrate is celebrating the international day of the
tropics to draw attention to the remarkable tropics.
The family is the core of society; the more cohesive the
family is, the more directly it will contribute to the
development of society.
Ipokrate is celebrating the National Family Month to
improve knowledge of the importance of the family and
ways to make it stronger and more cohesive.
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), is a mental
disorder that could occur after the person is exposed to
a chock or a traumatic event. It may cause disturbed
thoughts, mental or physical distress and more.
Approximately, 20% of people who experience a
traumatic event in their lives, will develop PTSD and
around 3.5% of the U.S. population are affected with
PTSD yearly.
Ipokrate is observing the National PTSD awareness day
to raise awareness of this disorder and its prevention.
Because mental health is wealth.
Drug abuse and illicit trafficking are two main leaders
for many major social problems, such as violence,
drugged driving, child abuse, stress, homelessness, and
much more.
According to WHO, around 31 million persons have drug
use disorders in the world. Almost 11 million people
inject drugs, of which 1.3 million are living with HIV, 5.5
million with hepatitis C, and 1 million with both HIV and
hepatitis C. Unfortunately, 1 in five deaths in the world
is caused by drug use.
Ipokrate is observing the International day against drug
abuse & illicit trafficking, to raise awareness of the
drugs abuse danger and the importance of controlling
and ending this pandemic.
Vitiligo is the most common depigmentation skin
disease which causes loss of skin and hair colour in
patches that expand with time.Unfortunately, this
disease is still known as stigma in some countries.
The worldwide prevalence of vitiligo ranges between 0.5
and 2%. Around 25% of cases occurred before 10
years-old, while 50% of cases occurred before 20 years-
old.
Ipokrate is observing the World vitiligo day to raise
public awareness that vitiligo could affect anyone.
Vitiligo is a disease and not a shame.
Public services are fundamental to serve all member of
a community which are usually provided by government
to citizens, such as electricity, education, health care,
public transportation, waste management, etc…
Ipokrate is celebrating the UN public service day to
improve knowledge of the value and virtue of public
service to the community and its importance for nations
development.
Humanism is a rationalist outlook which gives prime
importance to human being, because human is the most
precious creature on earth.
Ipokrate is celebrating the world humanist day to
publicize the positive values of Humanism and to effect
positive change in the world.
In this world thousands of families are forced to leave
their home every day to flee for their lives. Escaping
from violence and killing to places that may not give
them appropriate living conditions.
The total number of refugee worldwide exceeded 50
million for the first time since World War II.
Ipokrate is observing the world refugee day to urge
people to support and help refugees to live the life they
deserve after they lost their homes and their peace.
In the United States, around 100,000 people have SCD.
Worldwide, over 300 000 babies with severe
hemoglobin disorders are born each year.Approximately
5% of the world's population are healthy carriers of a
gene for sickle-cell disease or thalassemia.
Ipokrate is observing the world sickle day to raise
awareness of the SCD and the need to its early
diagnosis and treatment.
Autism is not a shame; autism is a difference.
One in 160 children in the world, suffers from autism.
Ipokrate is observing the autistic pride day, to encourage
persons suffering from autism to speak out themselves.
Our environment is our responsibility, as much as we
preserve it as much as life on earth will last longer.
Desertification and drought can tragically lead to climate
change and lack of resources and materials necessary
for the survival of mankind.
Ipokrate is celebrating the World day to combat
desertification & drought, to raise awareness of
desertification and drought and the importance of their
prevention to sustain a healthy world.
The International Day of Family Remittances (IDFR) is
observed on 16 June each year. The day recognizes the
contribution of over 200 million migrant workers to
improve the lives of their 800 million family members
back home, and to create a future of hope for their
children.
Ipokrate is celebrating international day of family
remittances to support every migrant worker.
The estimation for kidney cancer for 2020 in the united
states could record 73,750 new case. Unfortunately,
14,830 people will die from this disease.
Ipokrate is observing the kidney cancer day to raise
awareness of this disease, its early diagnosis and
treatment.
The elderly in our society are the source of wisdom and
knowledge because of their long life experience. Since
they were our source of care it is our time now to take
care of them and respect them.
Elder abuse is an unappropriated act that could cause
distress and harm to an old person. Around 1 in 6 old
persons are exposed to elder abuse every year.
Ipokrate is observing the World elder abuse awareness
day to raise awareness of elder’s importance in our
society and the necessity of giving them the needed
care and respect.
Remember while dealing with an old person that one
day you will be elderly too.
Blood donation is an act of charity to support people in
urgent need or lifesaving.
In the United states, approximately 36,000 units of red
blood cells, 7,000 units of platelets and 10,000 units of
plasma are needed every day. Each year, an estimated
6.8 million people donate blood.
Ipokrate is observing the world blood donor day to
thank every blood donor in the world and to urge more
donations. Donate, cause in one blood donation you
could save up to 3 lives.
According to the World Health Organization, estimates
vary from 1 in 5,000 to 1 in 20,000 in worldwide.
Ipokrate is observing the international Albinism
awareness day to raise awareness about this disorder,
and urge the public to the understanding of this
disorder and its acceptancy.
It is really tragic in 21st century to know that worldwide
child labour is still allowed. Child labour, is a kind of
child utilization through any form of work which could
deprive children their childhood.
Around 200 million children today are child labourers,
73 million of these children are below 10 years old.
Ipokrate is celebrating the world day against child
labour to help reduce this epidemic and raise awareness
about childhood importance for children and their
future.
Worldwide, cataracts is the leading cause of blindness
and is behid 33% of instances of visual impairment. In
America, it affects around 24 million people. The good
news is that it can be solved with very simple surgery,
and more than 95% of surgeries are successful.
Ipokrate is celebrating the Cataract Awareness Month to
raise awareness of this disease and its treatment.
Earth is known as blue planet since oceans covers 70
percent of the Earth's surface.
It produces over half of the world's oxygen and absorbs
50 times more carbon dioxide than the atmosphere.
As part of our environment, and great source of goods
and food, it contributes in the world economy and helps
its improvement.
Ipokrate is celebrating the world ocean day to improve
knowledge about the oceans importance and its
resources management.
Safe food contributes to a safer and healthier world.
Food is the most consumed material in the world. Just
as food directly affects human health, the validity and
quality of food consumed must be emphasized.
The food safety includes food labelling, food hygiene,
preparation, and storage in the proper way that prevent
food-borne illness.
Ipokrate is celebrating the world food safety day, to
draw attention and inspire action to help prevent food-
borne illness.
UN Russian Language Day is observed annually on June
6. The event was established by the United Nations
Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
(UNESCO) in 2010. UN Russian Language Day coincides
with the birthday of Aleksandr Pushkin, a Russian poet
who is considered the father of modern Russian
language.
Ipokrate is celebrating the Russian language day, to
highlight cultural diversity and to point up this beautiful
language.
Our environment is our only home, if we protect it we
are protecting our lives. It is the sources of human
needs as air, food and water which human cannot live
without.
Ipokrate is celebrating the world environment day to
raise awareness of the importance of our environment
and keeping it healthy.
Children are the weakest link in society, so they must
be given the ultimate protection. 607 million young
children in the world are living without full legal
protection.
Worldwide, around 300 million children experience
violent discipline by their caregivers regularly. 250
million are punished by physical means and 9 million
girls were exposed to sexual violence every year.
Ipokrate is observing this day to support those children
and to say to offenders: children deserve to enjoy a
peaceful life and they have the right to, stop offending
children.
For many of us, riding a bicycle without training wheels is
the first challenging physical activity we ever learn how to
master. We all remember, don’t we? A running start.
Children are the world future, the more we give our
children a decent life to live the more we will help future
prosperity and development.
Ipokrate is celebrating this special day to honour every
child in the world and to urge the support of children
and preserve their rights
