Important Days International Day of Rural Women – October 15 The day is observed to acknowledge the vital contributions of rural women to their communities and the global economy and celebrate the critical role that rural women play in agriculture, food production and rural development. Theme 2023 - “Rural Women Cultivating Good Food for All” World Food Day – October 16 The day is observed with the aim on raising awareness on the importance and taking up initiatives to ensure that every person on this planet is given access to proper nutrition and proper food. Theme 2023 – “Water is life, water is food. Leave no one behind.” The day was first observed in 1979. World Anesthesia Day - October 16 The day is observed to inform people about the role of anaesthesia in the healthcare community. It is also dedicated to honouring healthcare professionals or anaesthetists who play a huge role in conducting surgeries. It aims to commemorate the first successful demonstration of diethyl ether anaesthesia by William T. G. Morton on 16 October 1846. Theme 2023 – “Anaesthesia and Cancer Care”
