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DAYS AND EVENTS - December 2018

Dec 2018

Apr 14, 2025

World Chagas Disease Day

The World Health Organization (WHO) observes World Chagas Disease Day every April 14 to raise awareness about the neglected tropical disease that affects millions of people, especially in Latin America.
It was first celebrated on April 14, 2020, and was named after Carlos Ribeiro Justiniano Chagas, the Brazilian doctor who diagnosed the first case. The 72nd World Health Assembly dedicated this day to the disease in 2019.
The theme for World Chagas Disease Day 2025 is 'Prevent, Control, Care: Everyone's role in Chagas disease.'

Apr 11, 2025

National Safe Motherhood Day

Every year on April 11 India celebrates National Safe Motherhood Day. National Safe Motherhood Day was established in 2003 by the White Ribbon Alliance India (WRAI). The date marks the birth anniversary of Kasturba Gandhi, wife of Mahatma Gandhi, who dedicated her life to the welfare of women and children.
The theme for National Safe Motherhood Day 2025 is 'Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures.'

World Parkinson's Day

Every year, World Parkinson's Day is observed on April 11.
In 1817, Dr. James Parkinson was the first person to discover the first case of Parkinson's Disease. In 1997, European Association for Parkinson's Disease announced that April 11 will be observed as World Parkinson's Day every year. The World Health Organisation also co-sponsored the event.

Apr 10, 2025

World Homeopathy Day

World Homoeopathy Day is observed each year on April 10 to raise awareness about the role of homoeopathy in healthcare and encourage more people to learn about it.
World Homoeopathy Day is observed to celebrate the birth anniversary of Christian Samuel Hahnemann father and founder of homeopathy who was born on April 10 in 1755.

Apr 09, 2025

PM Modi Participates in Navkar Mahamantra Divas

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took part in Navkar Mahamantra Divas on April 9, 2025, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. This global spiritual event promotes peace, unity, and spiritual awakening. Organised by the Jain International Trade Organisation (JITO), the occasion witnessed participation from over 108 countries and over 1.08 crore devotees, engaging in the chanting of the Navkar Mahamantra for universal harmony and introspection.

Apr 07, 2025

World Health Day

World Health Day is annually observed on April 7 as a global campaign to raise awareness of key health concerns and mobilize action for a collective effort to address them.
World Health Day was established by the First Health Assembly in 1948 and has been celebrated since 1950.
Theme for World Health Day 2025 is 'Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures.'

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