International public health days offer great potential to raise awareness and understanding about health issues and mobilize support for action, from the local community to the international stage. There are many world days observed throughout the year related to specific health issues or conditions – from Alzheimer's to zoonoses; however, PAHO/WHO focuses particular attention on the days and weeks that PAHO/WHO Member States have mandated as "official" public health days for the region.
The World Rabies Day (WRD), established by the Global Alliance for Rabies Control (GARC) and recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) every 28 September is an inspirational day to remember that preventing animal diseases does not only protect…
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WHAT: Virtual Forum: Promotion of Voluntary Blood Donation
WHEN: June 16, 2021, 15:00 p.m. - 17:30 a.m. EDT - Washington, DC.
HOW: ...the event has passed.
LANGUAGES: The forum will have translations in Spanish, English, and Portuguese.
The World Blood Donor Day 2021 observance is being held for the first time in two cities: Hamilton, Bermuda and Kingston, Jamaica.
Videos recording available at YouTube in Spanish, Portuguese and English.
From 24 to 30 April 2021, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), together with the countries and territories…
The World Food Safety Day (WFSD) is celebrated on 7 June 2021 and is aimed at drawing attention and inspiring actions to help prevent, detect and manage foodborne risks, thus contributing to food security, human health, economic prosperity, agriculture, access to the markets, tourism and sustainable development.
