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World Trauma Day

Every year on October 17, World Trauma Day calls attention to one of the world's greatest causes of preventable death and disability: traumatic injury. Born in New Delhi in 2011 in response to India's staggering road toll, the day is a global call to prevent injuries, strengthen emergency care, and stand beside survivors and their families.

OCT17

Saturday, October 17Every year on October 17

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Roots: New Delhi, India, 2011
Also on Oct 17: International Day for the Eradication of Poverty · World Anesthesia Day · International Sloth Day
Hashtag: #WorldTraumaDay

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3 ways to celebrate

IN THE COMMUNITY

Take a first aid or CPR course

Enroll in a certified first aid course through your local Red Cross or community center. Basic skills like stopping bleeding can change someone's worst day.

WITH FRIENDS

Make a road safety pledge with friends

Pledge to buckle up every time, put the phone down, and respect speed limits. Invite friends to join you and if eligible, consider donating blood.

AT WORK OR SCHOOL

Support a trauma survivor charity

Donate to or volunteer with an organization that helps accident victims, supports domestic violence survivors, or funds rehabilitation and counseling.

Plan ahead

World Trauma Day is observed on October 17 every year. Here is where it lands for the next ten years, handy for planners, marketers and party people.

2026Sat, Oct 17this year

2027Sun, Oct 17

2028Tue, Oct 17

2029Wed, Oct 17

2030Thu, Oct 17

2031Fri, Oct 17

2032Sun, Oct 17

2033Mon, Oct 17

2034Tue, Oct 17

2035Wed, Oct 17

2036Fri, Oct 17

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