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A new global alliance launched to end AIDS in children by 2030

by OV Digital Desk | Aug 2, 2022 | Featured, National, States | 0

Globally, only half (52%) of children living with HIV are on life-saving treatment. UNAIDS,...

25 July: World Drowning Prevention Day 2022 and its Significance

by OV Digital Desk | Jul 23, 2022 | Featured, International, National | 0

World Drowning Prevention Day is observed each year on 25 July. It is aimed at raising...

18 November: World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2022 and its Significance

by OV Digital Desk | Jul 18, 2022 | National, States | 0

Every year, World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) is observed between 18 and 24 November. The objective of the campaign is to raise awareness about global antimicrobial resistance and to encourage health workers, policymakers, and the general public to adopt best practices to prevent the spread of drug-resistant organisms.

Sub-National Immunization Day for 2022 will take place from 19th June 2022

by OV Digital Desk | Jun 18, 2022 | Featured, National, States | 0

In 11 states/UTs of the country, the first Sub-National Immunization Day for 2022 will take place...

World Sickle Cell Awareness Day 2022 and its Significance

by OV Digital Desk | Jun 17, 2022 | Featured, International, National | 0

19 June is observed as World Sickle Cell Awareness Day. A United Nation’s recognised day to raise...

World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day and its Significance

by OV Digital Desk | Jan 29, 2022 | Fitness and health, International, National | 0

World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day is observed every year on 30 January. It is also known as...

What do we know about COVID-19 OMICRON Variant?

by OV Digital Desk | Dec 14, 2021 | Featured, Science | 0

With the emergence of Omicron variant, uncertainty seems only certain at this point of time....

World’s first mass malaria vaccine rollout could prevent thousands of children dying

by OV Digital Desk | Oct 27, 2021 | Featured, International | 0

The world’s first mass vaccination program against malaria, announced this week, is set to prevent...

World Mental Health Day

by OV Digital Desk | Oct 10, 2021 | History, Indian History, World History | 0

World Mental Health Day is celebrated on October 10 every year to raise awareness of mental health...

Chief Scientist, WHO Dr Soumya Swaminathan calls on Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh

by OV Digital Desk | Aug 12, 2021 | National | 0

Chief Scientist, WHO Dr Soumya Swaminathan calls on Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh | Source:...

World Health Day 2021: Building a fairer, healthier world for everyone

by OV Digital Desk | Apr 7, 2021 | International | 0

The international event of World Health Day is celebrated every year 0n 7 April. The occasion of...

World Hearing Day 2021

by OV Digital Desk | Mar 3, 2021 | International | 0

3 March is observed as World Hearing Day. It is held every year to raise awareness on how to prevent deafness and hearing loss and promote ear and hearing care across the world.