The International Day of Epidemic Preparedness is an international day and is observed on December 27. The day encourages every individual, every institution and every government to celebrate International Day every year”… in an appropriate manner and by national contexts and priorities, through education and awareness-raising activities. The day also aims to emphasise the importance of the prevention of, preparedness for and partnership against epidemics”.
International Day of Epidemic Preparedness 2023: History
The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed December 27 as the International Day of Epidemic Preparedness in its Resolution on December 7, 2020. The first-ever International Day of Epidemic Preparedness took place on December 27, 2020. The day was established by the United Nations General Assembly to advocate the importance of the prevention of, preparedness for, and partnership against epidemics.
Dates
Year | Date | Day |
---|---|---|
2023 | December 27 | Wednesday |
2024 | December 27 | Friday |
2025 | December 27 | Saturday |
2026 | December 27 | Sunday |
2027 | December 27 | Monday |
FAQs
Where did COVID-19 originate?
SARS‑CoV‑2 was first found in Wuhan, China.
Can COVID-19 be transmitted through food?
There is no evidence of COVID-19 being transmitted through food.
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