World Sight Day is a global healthcare event celebrated on the 2nd Thursday of every October to emphasize public awareness with respect to shedding light on the prioritizing of vision and eye health.

This year 2023, World Sight Day is celebrated on the 12th of October (Thursday). On this day, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), eye care professionals, concerned individuals, national and international organizations from various countries come together to organize awareness campaigns, host eye screenings, and advocate for policies that improve eye care services.

World Physiotherapy Day (World PT Day) is a global healthcare event celebrated on the 8th of September every year since 1996, commemorating the date of the World Physiotherapy foundation in 1951.

This day serves as a homage to all the physiotherapists and the services they render, achieving the ultimate goal of a symptom-free movement at basic to complex physical activities in patients and the healthy alike. 

The World Health Organization (WHO) urges exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months, with the continuation of breastfeeding along with solid foods for 2 years or longer. The benefits are myriad and cannot be overstated.

Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis. TB can affect any part of the body, but it most commonly attacks the lungs. TB spreads through the air when a person with active TB disease coughs, sneezes, speaks, or sings. It is important to take steps to prevent the spread of TB and protect yourself and others from infection. In this article, we will discuss some preventive measures you can take to reduce the risk of contracting TB.