September 19th marks Aortic Dissection Awareness Day every year. Originally created for rare aortic diseases, including dissection by its founder, Timo Söderlund (a type A dissection patient in Sweden in 2016), the day has become a global movement.
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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.
Getting its start in 2019, World Patient Safety Day was adopted through the World Health Organization (WHO) through their 72nd World Health Assembly that year with the resolution titled ‘Global Action on Patient Safety’.
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.
In 2007 the United Nations General Assembly resolved to observe 15 September as the International Day of Democracy with the purpose of promoting and upholding the principles of democracy and invited all member states and organizations to commemorate the day in an appropriate manner that contributes to raising public awareness.
Folic Acid Awareness Week, observed annually in mid- September, brings critical attention to this essential B vitamin. It’s especially important for women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as adequate intake can prevent serious birth defects. Discover how to incorporate more folic acid into your diet and support public health initiatives.
World Sepsis Day is a global awareness event observed on the 13th of September every year for the past 14 years, highlighting the awareness of sepsis for both the medical fraternity and the local public about its early recognition and its prevention, thereby promoting quality of life.
South-South cooperation is a manifestation of solidarity among peoples and countries of the South that contributes to their national well-being.
Each September, people unite from all corners of the world to raise awareness and to challenge the stigma that persists around Alzheimer’s disease and all types of dementia.
Every year on September 10th, we mark World Suicide Prevention Day. This day shines a spotlight on a critical issue, aiming to reduce the stigma around talking about suicide and to increase awareness about how we can prevent it.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, or FASD, happen when alcohol disrupts a baby’s growth during pregnancy. This can affect how the child thinks, learns, and behaves. Some may struggle with memory, attention, or social skills.
World PT Day is observed to generate awareness about the crucial contribution physiotherapists make to society, enabling people to be mobile, well, and independent. This is observed on 8 September. Designated in 1996.