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World Cancer Day - February 04

February 5 , 2023 440 days 418 0
  • World Cancer Day is observed on the 4th of February each year. 
  • It aims to save millions of lives each year through education, raising awareness and pressing governments and individuals worldwide to take action.
  • The official colours of World Cancer Day are blue and orange.
  • The first Cancer Day was celebrated in Geneva, Switzerland in the year 1933.
  • It is an initiative taken by the World Health Organisation.
  • The theme for the last three years 2022, 2023 and 2024 is "Close the Care Gap". 

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