Global public health days offer great potential to raise awareness and understanding about health issues and mobilize support for action, from the local community to the international stage. There are many world days observed throughout the year related to specific health issues or conditions.
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-World Health Organisation
Events In June 2020
World Sickle Cell Day
Introduction:
World Sickle Cell Awareness Day, established by the United Nations, is celebrated on June 19th of each year.
Objectives of this day's campaign:
-Raising awareness about the SCD and its challenges.
-Increasing public knowledge and an understanding of SCD.
-Supporting sickle cell patients, their families and caregivers.