International Day of Epidemic Preparedness: Date, History, Purpose
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07-02-2025
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27 December is observed as International Epidemic Preparedness Day all over the world.
Purpose of the day:
- The day aims to increase awareness about the pandemic. This is done by exchanging information, sharing scientific knowledge and exchanging best practices internationally.
Significance of International Epidemic Preparedness Day:
- Role of Governments: Governments have the primary role and responsibility when responding to pandemics. International Epidemic Preparedness Day recognises this.
- Spreading Awareness: International Pandemic Preparedness Day helps people get ready for pandemics by educating them and raising awareness.
- Information sharing: The event promotes sharing information about preventing and resolving epidemics at the local, national, regional, and global levels.
- Better Preparedness: The day aims to improve how states respond to future health challenges. This will help them to be more prepared.
History of the day:
- The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution on 7 December 2020. The resolution declares 27 December as International Epidemic Preparedness Day.
- The coronavirus outbreak in China began in late 2019. As the infection rate started increasing and the number of infected people started increasing, many parts of the city were sealed.
- In light of this, the first International Day of Epidemic Preparedness was observed on 27 December 2020.
- The United Nations General Assembly declared the day to emphasise preventing and preparing for pandemics, as well as promoting cooperation.
Major Health Related Days:
- World Health Day - 7 April (Theme of 2023: Health for All)
- World Cancer Day – 4 February (Theme of 2023: "Close the Care Gap")
- World Tuberculosis Day - 24 March (Theme of 2023: Yes! We can end TB!)
- World Malaria Day – 25 April (Theme for 2023: “Time to Delivery Zero Malaria: Invest, Innovate, Implement)
- World Rabies Day – 28 September (Theme of 2023: “All for 1, One Health for All”)
- World Diabetes Day – 14 November (Theme of 2023: "Access to Diabetes Care")
- World AIDS Day – 1 December (Theme of 2023: "Let Communities Lead")
- World Homeopathy Day – 10 April (Theme of 2023:‘Homoeoparivar- Sarvajan Swasthya, One Health, One Family’)
- International Yoga Day – 21 June (Theme of 2023: 'Yoga for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam')
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