World Asthma Day is an annual event that is held around the globe on the first Tuesday in May. This year, World Asthma Day 2024 will be observed on Tuesday, May 7. The day is organised by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA), a World Health Organization collaborative organisation founded in 1993.  WAD is held to improve asthma awareness and care around the world. As per historical records, World Asthma Day was first held in 1998. GINA emphasises the need to empower people with asthma with the appropriate education to manage their disease, and to recognise when to seek medical help. Every year, the global event is marked with a unique theme. How to Relieve Asthma Symptoms at Home in Case of an Emergency? Tips to Handle the Situation Until Help Arrives!

For World Asthma Day 2024, the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) has selected the theme of ‘Asthma Education Empowers’. The day aims to improve asthma awareness and care around the globe, encouraging both individuals and organisations to take action to improve the lives of people affected by asthma.

World Asthma Day 2024 Date

World Asthma Day 2024 will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 7.

World Asthma Day 2024 Theme

Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) has selected the World Asthma Day 2024 theme to be“Asthma Education Empowers”.

World Asthma Day Significance

World Asthma Day is an important global event that serves as a platform to highlight the impact of asthma on individuals, families, and communities. The day educates people about the importance of early diagnosis of Asthma, proper management, and access to appropriate treatment and care. Asthma is one of the most common chronic non-communicable diseases that affects over 260 million people and is responsible for over 4,50,000 deaths each year worldwide, most of which are preventable, Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) data reveals.

On this day, GINA collaborates with healthcare professionals, asthma educators, and community activists to organise events and initiatives on World Asthma Day like educational programs, public awareness campaigns, workshops, and seminars focused on asthma prevention, management, and treatment.

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