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World celebrates 1st International Day of Epidemic Preparedness
- The first ever International Day of Epidemic Preparedness is being observed on December 27, 2020.
- The United Nations General Assembly called on all its member states and other global organisations to mark December 27 every year as the International Day of Epidemic Preparedness in order to advocate the importance of global partnership against epidemics.
- The UNGA called on nations to observe the day “in accordance with national contexts and priorities” through education and awareness-raising activities.
- Aim : The International Day of Epidemic Preparedness aims to promote international awareness and action on the prevention of, preparedness for and partnership against epidemics
About United Nations :
- Headquarters : New York
- Secretary General : Antonio Guterres
About UNGA:
- President : Volkan Bozkir
- Headquarters : New York
