International day of epidemic preparedness- 27th December
Global public health awareness days aim to increase visibility, awareness, and understanding of specific diseases or health conditions among the general public; they are key in highlighting the importance of healthy lifestyle and well-being among general population. Each year, various organizations and communities around the world actively participate in promoting and supporting World Health Days.
The commemoration of this day emphasizes the urgent need for resilient health systems to combat the devastating impacts of infectious diseases, as seen during the COVID-19 pandemic. Global health crises disproportionately affect the most vulnerable populations, highlighting the importance of raising awareness, sharing information, and promoting scientific collaboration. To prevent future epidemics from exceeding past outbreaks, a One Health approach; integrating human, animal, and environmental health is essential.
Authors: Ritah Namusoosa1*, Hannington Katumba2
Institutional affiliation: 1Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program-Laboratory Leadership Program; Uganda National Institute of Public Health; Ministry of Health Kampala, Uganda. 2Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program-Field Epidemiology Training Program; Uganda National Institute of Public Health; Ministry of Health Kampala, Uganda
Correspondence *Tel: +256785842878 email: rnamusoosa@uniph.go.ug
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