Date: Sunday, 7 June 2026; 8th Annual Day. Organizers: Objectives: The World Food Safety Day is annually observed for the following purposes: Inception: World Food Safety Day was officially held for the first time on June 7, 2019. History: In 2016, at its 39th session, the Codex Alimentarius Commission, an international food standards … [Read more...] about World Food Safety Day 2026
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Key Facts and Statistics about the Impact of Air Pollution
Air pollution is a major public health problem because of its negative impact on health. To facilitate easy understanding, some key facts and statistics about the impact of air pollution on human health, extracted from relevant reports, are compiled at the following: General Air pollution is a significant risk factor for several pollution-related diseases, including … [Read more...] about Key Facts and Statistics about the Impact of Air Pollution
World Health Day 2026
Date: Tuesday, 7th April 2026; 78th Annual Day. Sponsor: World Health Organization (WHO) Objectives: World Health Day is annually observed for the following purposes: Inception: World Health Day was officially celebrated for the first time in 1949. History: In 1948, World Health Day was launched at the First World Health Assembly. The first World Health … [Read more...] about World Health Day 2026
Key Facts about Air Pollution and Child Health
Air pollution is a major environmental risk to health, especially for infants and children. In addition to outdoor air pollution, indoor smoke is a serious health risk for some 3 billion people who cook and heat their homes with biomass and fossil fuels. In October 2018, the World Health Organization released a special report summarizing the latest scientific knowledge on the … [Read more...] about Key Facts about Air Pollution and Child Health