World Blood Donor Day was observed by Medical Surgical Nursing department on the theme ‘Give blood and keep the world beating’ through a webinar on 22nd June 2021. 2nd year B. Sc. Nursing students took the initiative to organize this webinar under the guidance of Mrs. Asha Sajji Professor & HOD. The webinar was begun by welcome note from Ms. Ann Treesa Bacon. Mr. Rithesh J, Ms. Ann Treesa Bacon, Mr. Midhun Jose, Ms, Shreenanda Saha, Mr. Jacob George and Ms. Ankita Neogi spoke about importance of blood donation, physiology of blood formation, components of blood, blood grouping and typing, donor eligibility, preservation and storage of blood and blood donation during covid 19 pandemic. About 200 students participated in the webinar. At the end, participant’s doubts were clarified through question answer session. Finally the vote of thanks was delivered by Ms. Shreenanda Saha.
World Day Against Child Labour
World Autoimmune Arthritis day – 2021
The International Foundation for Autoimmune & Autoinflammatory Arthritis has orchestrated an annual campaign since 2012 to raise awareness of diseases that are autoimmune in nature and that cause joint inflammation and pain. That includes such diseases as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and Sjögren’s syndrome, to name a few. World Autoimmune/Autoinflammatory Arthritis Day is May 20 this year. The theme, with a nod to the “auto” prefix, is “Race to Fuel Awareness.” The ASBMB will observe WAAAD by sharing research and stories about the mechanisms of the disease
World Asthma Day 2021
World Asthma Day (WAD) is organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma, (GINA) (www.ginasthma.org), a World Health Organization collaborative organization founded in 1993. WAD is held each May to raise awareness of Asthma worldwide.
May Day 2021
May Day is a public holiday usually celebrated on 1 May or the first Monday of May. It is an ancient festival of spring and a current traditional spring holiday in many European cultures. Dances, singing, and cake are usually part of the festivities.
International Make-A-Wish Day
Make-A-Wish® – the global organization that creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses – will celebrate World Wish Day on April 29, the 39th anniversary of the wish for then-7-year-old Chris Greicius that inspired the founding of the organization.
International Dance Day
International Dance Day is a global celebration of dance, created by the Dance Committee of the International Theatre Institute, the main partner for the performing arts of UNESCO. The event takes place every year on 29 April, which is the anniversary of the birth of Jean-Georges Noverre, the creator of modern ballet.
World Day for Safety and Health at Work
COVID-19 spread is emotionally challenging for many people, changing day-to-day life in unprecedented ways. All sections of society – including employers and employees – should play a role to protect themselves and each other and help prevent further spread of the disease. WHO is providing advice and updated information on COVID-19, and on how employers can protect their employees, what measures they should take in the workplace and other related factors.
International Worker’s Memorial Day 2021
Workers’ Memorial Day, also known as International Workers’ Memorial Day or International Commemoration Day for Dead and Injured, takes place annually around the world on April 28, an international day of remembrance and action for workers killed, disabled, injured, or made unwell by their work.
Earth Day – 2021
Every year on April 22, Earth Day is observed. Earth Day is dedicated to the bountiful Mother Nature and with each passing year, as the world battles a climate crisis, Earth Day is gaining significance. In 1990, Earth Day became an ”environmental movement, working with more than 75,000 partners in over 192 countries to drive positive action for our planet’.
