24th March: World Tuberculosis Day World Tuberculosis Day is observed on 24th March every year. The World Health Organization’s report [www.who.int/campaigns/world-tb-day/world-tb-day-2021] makes us acutely aware that Tuberculosis is one of the world’s deadliest diseases that can lead to death. It also reports that every day, almost 4000 people die from this disease. It observes this day to raise awareness about the health, social, and economic implications of tuberculosis. The theme for 2021 is “The Clock is ticking”. The world is at the end of its rope in terms of interventions to end tuberculosis. This is truer in the context of COVID-19, which has further…

22nd March - World Water Day World Water Day is celebrated on 22nd March every year. 2021 is all about valuing water. It is about looking at water from a personal perspective, to understand what it means to each of us. As health professionals, you know the value associated with clean drinking water. It is one of the most precious resources at the disposal of mankind. On this day, we decided to do something a little different and bring you a list of resources that don’t just look at treating or improving water quality, but also focus on the therapeutic dimensions of water. This is…

20th March - International Happiness Day International happiness day is celebrated on 20th March Every Year. Would you believe that right now, in PubMed, the number of articles covering happiness is just over 5000, while the number of articles covering depression is over 2,60,000?? Shouldn't something be done about this? This year, the theme of International Happiness Day is on holistic concepts like keeping calm, staying wise, and being kind. 2020 has been hard on all of us, and our health professionals are no exception. With long hours and increased susceptibility to the COVID virus, health professionals have come forward…