Events with tag - Public Health

May 20, 1983

Discovery of HIV virus

In 1983, a team of scientists from the Pasteur Institute in Paris, led by Luc Montagnier, made a breakthrough discovery of the HIV virus - the pathogen responsible for AIDS. This event marked the beginning of a new era in medicine and the fight against the AIDS epidemic.

October 12, 1996

World Arthritis Day

World Arthritis Day, established in 1996 by Arthritis and Rheumatism International (ARI), is an annual global health observance dedicated to raising awareness about arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions. Held every October 12th, it unites healthcare professionals, patients, and organizations worldwide in the fight against arthritis.

March 23, 2010

Obamacare Signed Into Law

President Barack Obama signs the Affordable Care Act, a comprehensive healthcare reform law aimed at providing millions of Americans with access to affordable health insurance and improving the overall healthcare system.