World Asthma Day falls todays, on the first Tuesday of May. The annual day is observed globally to bring attention and awareness to people about the chronic health condition and its treatment.

This year’s theme of World Asthma Day has been decided considering the current issues and challenges related to the chronic disease.

World Asthma Day 2023: History

The world asthma day was first observed in the year 1998. The day is being organised by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA), an organisation formed in 1993 with the support of the World Health Organisation (WHO) to promote awareness about the illness and improve the lives of all people dealing with the condition.

World Asthma Day 2023: Theme

The theme for World Asthma Day 2023 is ‘Asthma Care for All’. The theme aims to fight the high levels of asthma-related morbidity and mortality in low and middle-income countries.

World Asthma Day: Significance

World Asthma Day is dedicated to creating more awareness among people about the seriousness of the condition.

The day also aims to encourage healthcare providers to improve the quality of treatment and management.