NUTRITION CALENDAR OF MAY MONTH
MAY 5 - WORLD ASTHMA DAY
To be celebrated on May 5 this year to raise awareness on the health condition and several risks attached to it, it is organised every year by GINA with different themes. The day was first observed in 1998.
MAY 8- WORLD THALASSEMIA DAY
Marked on May 8 every year, the event honours all those who strive and show courage to lead normal lives while battling with the disease. The day is also celebrates the tireless efforts of all those scientists who have dedicated themselves to ensuring a better life for those with Thalassemia.
MAY 9- MOTHER'S DAY
Celebrated on the second Sunday in May to honour mothers, the event highlights the importance of maternal bonds, and motherhood. The day was first celebrated in 1908 in West Virginia, when Anna Maria Jarvis, the founder of the day, held a memorial for her mother at St Andrew's Methodist Church in Grafton.
MAY 12- WORLD NURSES DAY
The day is celebrated on May 12 to honour the contribution of the nurses to the society. It was observed for the first time in 1965.
MAY 15- INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FAMILIES
May 15 marks the day to promote awareness on issues relating to families, and understanding social, economic and demographic processes that affect families. It was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 1993.
MAY 22- INTERNATIONAL DAY OF BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY
Celebrated on May 22 to observe the importance of biodiversity, and raise awareness on the need to protect all kinds of biodiversity, the day was proclaimed by the second committee of UN General Assembly 29 December, 1993.
MAY 28- WORLD TOBACCO DAY
Observed on May 28 every year by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and its global partners, the event seeks to raise awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco and wean people away from using tobacco in any form.Observed on May 28 every year by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and its global partners, the event seeks to raise awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco and wean people away from using tobacco in any form.
MAY 28- WORLD HUNGER DAY
An awareness campaign commemorated on May 28 seeks to draw attention to millions of people suffering from chronic hunger around the world. It is an initiative started in 2011 by The Hunger Project to eradicate hunger and poverty related issues from all parts of the world.
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