The International Day of the Nurse and the 200th anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale is a day to highlight the importance of nurses in the healthcare continuum and thank nurses for what they do. The theme for 2020 is” Nursing the World to Health”.
A truly global event taking place every year on 4 February, World Cancer Day unites the world’s population in the fight against cancer.
In Nepal, National Female Community Health Volunteers (FCHVs) Day is celebrated every year on 5 December. Globally, 5 December is commemorated as the International Volunteer’s Day. This year marks 15th annual National FCHVs day and has a theme "महिला स्वास्थ्य स्वयं सेविकाको निस्वार्थ सेवाः स्वस्थ, समृद्ध राष्ट्र निर्माणमा टेवा".
Read more: National Female Community Health Volunteers Day - 5 December 2018
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) is commemorated around the world annually on 3 December as per General Assembly resolution 47/3 of 14 October 1992. The theme for 2018 IDPD is “Empowering persons with disabilities and ensuring inclusiveness and equality”.
Read more: International Day of Persons with Disabilities - 3 December 2018
World AIDS Day takes place on the 1st December each year. It’s an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with HIV, and to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness. The 2018 theme for World AIDS Day, which will be marking its 30th anniversary on 1 December, is “Know your status”.
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