World Obesity Day on March 4, 2026
March 4 is World Obesity Day. On this day, the world reflects on obesity to raise awareness of this chronic disease, as well as its causes and necessary measures to address and prevent it. What...
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World Parkinson's Day on April 11, 2025
Every year on April 11, attention is drawn to Parkinson's worldwide during World Parkinson's Day. This is the birthday of James Parkinson. He became known for his publication (An Essay on the Shaking Palsy) in 1817. This has...
World Health Day on April 7, 2025
On April 7, we commemorate the founding day of the WHO in 1948. It is celebrated annually and draws attention each year to a specific health topic that concerns people around the world. The 2025 campaign is 'Healthy Start, Hopeful...
Ode to Rob de Nijs (1942 – 2025)
Rob de Nijs has passed away at his home in Bennekom at the age of 82. Rob had been suffering from Parkinson's disease for some time. Rob was a Dutch singer and actor. In his career, which spanned more than six decades, he grew into...
Nurses Day on May 12, 2024
May 12 is Nurses' Day, also known as Healthcare Day. This special day was introduced by the healthcare sector in 1965 and is dedicated to improving the quality of care.
International Epilepsy Day on February 12, 2024
International Epilepsy Day has been held on the second Monday of February since 2015. Every year, attention is drawn to epilepsy based on a specific theme. In 2024, International Epilepsy Day falls on February 12. Epilepsy (or falling...
Dry January in January 2024
IkPas is a Dutch campaign that encourages people to refrain from drinking alcohol, especially during the month of January. Internationally, the campaign is known as Dry January. The IkPas campaign was launched in 2014 as a national initiative of the...
Crown Row Varies (6)
NRC headline April 6, 2020: 'Corona could disrupt the country for years'. You have sufficient time now to collect Covid-19 as a new theme and exhibit it at future exhibitions. Bosnia and Herzegovina, Switzerland, and Indonesia have also issued Covid-19 stamps....
Crown Row Varies (4)
How many more press conferences from Prime Minister Rutte will follow? Is the message of the 'intelligent lockdown' getting through to our population of 17 million people? How are we coping at home in our spacious or cramped homes with the entire family? Is corona going to...
