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DAYS AND EVENTS - June 2021

Jun 2021

Apr 12, 2023

International Day of Human Space Flight

The International Day of Human Space Flight is observed annually on April 12 to commemorate the beginning of human space exploration and acknowledge the significant contribution of space science and technology in achieving the peaceful use of outer space. The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution on April 7, 2011, designating April 12 as the International Day of Human Space Flight. This day is dedicated to honouring the first human to orbit the Earth, a Russian cosmonaut, on April 12, 1961.

Apr 11, 2023

World Parkinson's Day: How to understand tremors for a right diagnosis

Though there is no specific test to diagnose Parkinson's Disease, there is a need to understand specific symptoms. Early identification can improve the quality of life for individuals living with it, say neurologists.
Parkinson's disease is a neuro-degenerative disorder that affects millions of people around the world. While the disease is mostly diagnosed in individuals over the age of 60 years, it can also affect younger adults, with approximately four per cent of the cases occurring in individuals under the age of 50. World Parkinson's Day is observed every year on April 11 and to raise awareness about the nervous system disorder, Dr Amit Shankar Singh, Associate Consultant, Neurology, Fortis Hospital, Mohali, and Dr Ishu Goyal, Associate Consultant, Neurology, Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai answer some commonly asked questions.

National Safe Motherhood Day

On April 11 every year, National Safe Motherhood Day is observed with the objective of promoting the well-being and safety of mothers and expectant mothers by increasing awareness of proper healthcare. This initiative, launched by the Indian government, aims to decrease the number of maternal and neonatal deaths. In the past, India was recognised as one of the most perilous countries to give birth, responsible for 15% of all maternal fatalities worldwide.
The inception of National Safe Motherhood Day as an annual event was initiated by the White Ribbon Alliance India (WRAI) to emphasize the significance of adequate healthcare facilities for mothers, particularly during pregnancy.
The Indian government proclaimed April 11 as National Safe Motherhood Day in 2003. This date is also significant because it coincides with the birth anniversary of Kasturba Gandhi, the wife of Mahatma Gandhi, who was a prominent freedom fighter and social reformer. Since then, National Safe Motherhood Day has been commemorated with a variety of awareness campaigns and events held throughout the country.
The theme for National Safe Motherhood Day 2023 was 'Motherhood is a blessing from God'.

Apr 10, 2023

World Homoeopathy Day

On April 10th every year, World Homeopathy Day is celebrated to honour the birth anniversary of Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of homeopathy and a German physician. This day is dedicated to recognizing the valuable contributions of homeopathy to the field of healthcare. This year (2023) markrd the 268th birth anniversary of Samuel Hahnemann.
The focus of World Homeopathy Day 2023 was centered around the theme 'One Health, One Family'. The primary objective of this theme was to advocate for evidence-based homeopathic treatment for the well-being of every family member through the involvement of family physicians within the community.
Samuel Hahnemann, a renowned scholar and physician from France, is credited with founding homeopathy. He was born on April 10, 1755, in Paris. During the first 15 years of his medical practice, he struggled to make a living and eventually made a significant discovery. He believed that in order to cure a patient's illness, they should be administered with substances that cause the same symptoms as the disease. This is the fundamental principle of homeopathy, known as "like cures like."

Bharat Biotech wins award at World Vaccine Congress

Bharat Biotech is the world's first producer of intranasal Covid-19 vaccine, iNcovacc
the `Best Production /Process Development' award as part of the Vaccine Industry Excellence (ViE) awards at the World Vaccine Congress 2023.
The Congress was held during April 3-6 in Washington, USA.
Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech was the only Indian company in the list of VIE awards in various categories, including best clinical trial company, best clinical trial network, best central/specialty laboratory award, best contract research organisation, best production/process development award, among others.

Apr 07, 2023

Prevention of Blindness Week 2023 Concludes

The Government of India organises the Prevention of Blindness Week from April 1-7 every year to raise awareness about the causes and prevention of blindness. The annual event aims to support individuals with visual impairments, and to promote access to eye care services. Various organizations, including government and non-governmental organizations, conduct activities such as eye camps, free eye checkups, and awareness programs during the week.
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and Raj Kumari Amrit Kaur, the first Health Minister of India, established the National Society for the Prevention of Blindness and along with it, the observance of the week was started in 1960. The organisation has since participated and collaborated with various other agencies like the Rotary International, and Sight savers to spread awareness on prevention of visual impairment.

World Health Day

World Health Day is observed on April 7 every year. This day is celebrated annually to draw attention to a particular health topic that affects people all over the world.
In 1948, World Health Organisation (WHO) held the First World Health Assembly. The Assembly decided to celebrate April 7 of each year, with effect from 1950, as the World Health Day. The World Health Day is held to mark WHO's founding and is seen as an opportunity by the organization to draw worldwide attention to a subject of major importance to global health each year.
WHO observed its 75th anniversary in 2023.
The theme for the World Health Day 2023 was "Health For All." With this theme, WHO creates an opportunity to look back at public health successes that have helped improve the quality of life over the last seven decades.

Apr 06, 2023

International Day of Sports for Development and Peace

The International Day of Sport for Development and Peace is observed in the world every year on the 6th of April. The day marks a special occasion for the sport to be celebrated as a tool to bring social change and foster peace and understanding.
The International Day of Sport for Development and Peace is a link to the inaugural modern Olympic Games in 1896. April 6 was declared as the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly in 2013.
The theme for the 2023 International Day of Sport for Development and Peace was 'Scoring for People and the Planet'.

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