World Veterinary Day 2023 Observed on 29th April World Veterinary Day is celebrated every year on the last Saturday of April. It is an occasion to acknowledge and appreciate the contributions of veterinarians to animal health, welfare, and public health. In 2023, World Veterinary Day was observed on 29th April with the theme of “Veterinarians:…
World Malaria Day 2023 On 25th April World Malaria Day is observed every year on April 25 to raise awareness about the global efforts to control and eradicate malaria. The day was established in 2007 by the World Health Organization (WHO) to recognize the global fight against malaria and the progress made towards its eradication….
New York City Appoints First-Ever Rat Czar to Tackle Rodent Menace New York City has appointed its first-ever Rat Czar to tackle the growing menace of rodents in the city. Mayor Bill de Blasio’s administration has named a rodent expert, Sarah Aucoin, to oversee the city’s rat control plan. She will lead a team of…
Ghana Becomes First Country to Approve Oxford Malaria Vaccine for Children Ghana has become the first country in the world to approve the Oxford-AstraZeneca’s malaria vaccine for children under the age of five. The approval has been granted by Ghana’s drug regulatory body, the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA). This malaria vaccine is called “RTS,S”…
World Health Day 2023: World Health Day is celebrated annually on April 7. World Health Day is celebrated annually on April 7 to mark the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO). The theme for World Health Day 2023 is “Health for All”, which aims to raise awareness and mobilize action towards achieving universal health…
Government of India Launched National Rabies Control Program (NRCP) for Prevention and Control of Rabies The Indian government has launched a new program aimed at preventing and controlling rabies in the country. The National Rabies Control Program (NRCP) will be implemented by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in collaboration with the Ministry of…
Rajasthan Becomes First State to Guarantee Right to Health The Rajasthan government has become the first state in India to guarantee the right to health to its citizens. Under this initiative, the state government will provide free medical care to all residents of the state. The move is aimed at ensuring that every citizen in…
World Tuberculosis Day 2023: Fighting Against Tuberculosis World Tuberculosis Day is celebrated every year on March 24th to raise awareness about tuberculosis (TB) and its devastating impact on public health. The day is an opportunity to educate people about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of TB, as well as to advocate for greater government action…
Most polluted city in India : Mumbai surpasses Delhi to become the most polluted city in India, says IQAir report Introduction Mumbai, the financial capital of India, has surpassed Delhi to become the most polluted city in the country, according to a recent report released by IQAir, a Swiss air quality technology company. The report…
Peru Sea Lion Bird Flu : Nearly 600 Sea Lions Die Due to Bird Flu Outbreak in Peru In a tragic turn of events, a bird flu outbreak has claimed the lives of nearly 600 sea lions on Peru’s northern coast. The outbreak began in mid-March and has rapidly spread, affecting marine wildlife across the…
