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When is May 12?
May 12 is International Nurses' Day (Nightingale Day) and China Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Day.

The International Nurses' Day is held on May 12 every year, which was established by the International Council of Nurses in memory of florence nightingale, the founder of modern nursing discipline, in 19 12. Its basic purpose is to advocate, inherit and carry forward Florence Nightingale's humanitarian spirit of being fearless, willing to contribute, saving lives and saving lives.

Since 2009, May 12 has been the national "Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Day". Icons are composed of rainbow, umbrella and man-made elements. Among them, the rainbow rhyme after the rain means beauty, future and hope; Umbrella is the most commonly used tool for people to prevent rain, and its arc image represents protection and care; Two people represent a man and a woman, an old man and a young man? Let's work together to prevent and reduce disasters.

May 12 International Nurses' Day Calendar Theme:

20 16 theme: the power of change, improving the adaptability of health system.

20 17 theme: nursing: leading voice-achieving the goal of sustainable development.

20 18 theme: nurse, leading voice-health is a human right.

20 19 theme: develop nursing service, and everyone enjoys health.

Theme of 2020: Nurses: Leading Voice-Nursing World Health.

20021year theme: leading voice: looking forward to the future of medical care.