One Health Day is observed annually on 3 November to raise global awareness about the importance of One Health collaborations. This global awareness campaign brings attention to the need for a One Health approach to address shared health threats at the human-animal-environment interface and promote best practices across all sectors. The theme for this year
The World Antimicrobial Awareness Week and U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week take place 18-24 November 2022. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites change over time and no longer respond to medicines, making infections harder to treat and increasing the risk of disease spread, severe illness and death. As a result of drug
Fungal Disease Awareness Week is September 19–23, 2022. CDC and partners have organized this week to highlight the importance of antifungal stewardship, reducing resistance to antifungal drugs, and recognizing serious fungal diseases early enough in the course of a patient’s illness to provide lifesaving treatment. Some fungal diseases go undiagnosed, leading to serious illness and death.
