♦ The International Day of Epidemic Preparedness is observed every year on December 27 to advocate the importance of the prevention of, preparedness for and partnership against epidemics. This day was first held in 2020.

♦ Epidemics and pandemics are some of the biggest threats to a safe and healthy world.

♦ They are on the rise, and in today’s connected world, they are spreading further and faster than ever before.