Tag: World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2023 – April 28

Important days World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2023 - April 28 World Day for Safety and Health at Work is observed every year on April 28 to promote safe, healthy, and decent work environments across the globe. The World Day for Safety and Health at Work was first observed in 2003 after the International Labour Organization (ILO) declared it an annual international campaign to raise awareness of the importance of workplace safety and health. In 2023, the theme for World Day for Safety and Health at Work is "A safe and healthy working environment as a fundamental principle and right at work". Defence Exercise ‘Ajeya Warrior 2023 ' India, UK begin two-week joint military exercise ‘Ajeya Warrior’  Military troops of India and the United Kingdom (UK) kick started the 'Ajeya Warrior 2023', a two week joint military exercise at UK's Salisbury Plains, as part of efforts to consolidate the overall military ties. The military exercise will be conducted from April 27 to May 11 This is the 7th edition of the exercise. The primary objective of the exercise is to improve interoperability between the Indian and British armies while carrying out operations in accordance with UN mandates. World Organizations "The Big Catch-up" WHO, UNICEF, Gavi (Global Alliance for Vaccine and Immunization), the Vaccine Alliance and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, along with Immunization Agenda 2030 and other health partners, are implementing the "The Big Catch-up". It is a targeted global effort to boost vaccination among children aiming to reverse the declines in childhood vaccinations driven by COVID-19 pandemic. It will have a particular focus on 20 countries including India where three quarters of the children who missed vaccinations in 2021 live. It will strengthen healthcare workforces, improve health service delivery, build demand for vaccines and address obstacles…