World Anaesthesia Day is celebrated on October 16 each year to commemorate the first successful demonstration of diethyl ether anaesthesia by William T. G. Morton on October 16, 1846. This groundbreaking discovery revolutionised medicine and made surgery possible for millions of people around the world.
On October 16, 1846, Dr. William T. G. Morton made history by using ether as anaesthesia during surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital. This was the first time a patient underwent surgery without feeling any pain. It marked the start of using ether for surgeries, showing it was effective and emphasising the importance of the right anaesthesia dose for safe practice. Dr. Morton is seen as a pioneer in modern anaesthesia.
The theme for World Anaesthesia Day 2023 is 'Anaesthesia and Cancer Care', highlighting the critical role of anaesthesia in cancer care and calls for the expansion of anaesthesia services to improve outcomes for cancer patients.
World Food Day
World Food Day is observed every year on October 16. The day is dedicated to create awareness about the importance of healthy diet, and highlight the challenges faced by millions of people across the globe due to lack of access to healthy food.
World Food Day was established by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in 1979 to commemorate its establishment in 1945. Its main agenda is to overcome the food related challenges faced by millions of people worldwide.
Dr. Pal Romany, the former Hungarian Minister of Agriculture and Food, proposed the creation of World Food Day in November 1979.
The theme of World Food Day 2023 is 'Water is Life, Water is Food. Leave No One Behind'. This theme was chosen to highlight the importance of water in our lives. Water is a precious resource that not only helps in producing food but also supports livelihoods.
Oct 15, 2023
International Day of Rural Women
International Day of Rural Women is celebrated on 15 October every year. The day is dedicated to the millions of women who live in remote, rural areas. It is to celebrate and highlight their achievements and contributions towards rural development and agriculture.
In the year 1995, the Fourth World Conference on Women was conducted in Beijing, China, and the main topic of discussion was the empowerment of women. It was when the UN suggested that 15 October could be observed as International Day of Rural Women to appreciate the contribution of rural women in agriculture, food production, and food safety.
It was on December 18, 2007 when the UN declared that October 15 would be observed annually as International Day of Rural Women worldwide. Since then many countries globally observe and celebrate the strength and achievements of rural women despite the struggles and the stereotypes.
The theme for International Day of Rural Women 2023 is 'Rural women confront the global cost-of-living crisis'.
World Students' Day
World Students' Day is celebrated on October 15 every year on the birth anniversary of the late aerospace scientist, teacher, and former President, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. This occasion is celebrated nationally in India every year to acknowledge the efforts of Kalam towards students and education. Kalam is fondly remembered as "People's President," and his birthday is commemorated as Students' Day.
He was known for his love and dedication toward students and his focus on promoting education. Hence, in his honour, India announced his birth date, October 15, to be observed as World Students' Day.
Oct 14, 2023
World Standards Day
World Standards Day, celebrated on October 14 every year, raises awareness about the need for the global standardization of products and its importance to the world economy. On this day, members of the International Electrotechnical Commission (I.E.C.), the International Telecommunication Union (I.T.U.), and the International Standards Organization (I.S.O.) pay tribute to the concerted efforts of thousands of experts around the globe who formulate the voluntary technical agreement (an agreement among countries, institutes, and people as to what a product or process is, what it should look like, and what it should do or accomplish) published as the International Standards.
October 14 was specifically chosen to mark the date, in 1946, when delegates from 25 countries first gathered in London and decided to create an international organisation focused on facilitating standardisation. Even though ISO was formed one year later, it was not until 1970 that the first World Standards Day was celebrated.
Each year, ISO, IEC and ITU determine a theme of the World Standards Day based on a seminal issue relevant to standardization. The theme of this year's (2023) celebration is – 'Shared Vision for a Better World – Standards for Sustainable Development Goals'.
Oct 13, 2023
International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction
The International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDR) is celebrated every year on October 13. The day is dedicated to create awareness about disasters, their impact on living beings, and preventive measures. One of the main aims behind observing this day is to educate communities about the risks posed by disasters, and prepare them to survive through both natural and human-made disasters.
The history of International Day for Disaster Reduction dates back to 1989 when the United Nations General Assembly established the day to promote a culture of risk-awareness and disaster reduction across the globe. Since then, the day is observed annually on October 13 to appreciate and honour the efforts of communities in reducing the global risks of disasters through awareness, advocacy, and several other means.
The theme of UN International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2023 is 'Fighting inequality for a resilient future'.
Oct 12, 2023
World Sight Day
World Sight Day, observed annually on the second Thursday of October, is a global event meant to draw attention to blindness and vision impairment. It was originally initiated by the SightFirstCampaign of Lions Club International Foundation in 2000.
The theme for World Sight Day, 2023 is "Eye Care in the Workplace"
"This World Sight Day, our focus is on helping people understand the importance of protecting their vision in the workplace and calling on business leaders to priorities the eye health of workers, everywhere," a PIB press note explained.
The Department of of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment will organise several events to create awareness about visual impairment among the masses.
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