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6 Aug

International Day «Doctors of the World for Peace»

This commemorative day was started in 1980 by Doctors of the World for the Prevention of the Nuclear Threat. The date was chosen symbolically, because August 6, 1945 was the date of a tragedy that killed tens of thousands of people. This was when the bombing of Hiroshima took place. On this day, doctors from all over the world show solidarity with politicians and peacekeepers and call for an end to wars, an end to killings and bloodshed. This day can be an opportunity to inform the public about the dangers of war and support doctors all over the world.

ADD DATE TO MY CALENDAR 06-08-2024 00:00 06-08-2024 23:59 Europe/Kyiv International Day «Doctors of the World for Peace» true This commemorative day was started in 1980 by Doctors of the World for the Prevention of the Nuclear Threat. The date was chosen symbolically, because August 6, 1945 was the date of a tragedy that killed tens of thousands of people. This was when the bombing of Hiroshima took place. On this day, doctors from all over the world show solidarity with politicians and peacekeepers and call for an end to wars, an end to killings and bloodshed. This day can be an opportunity to inform the public about the dangers of war and support doctors all over the world.