Important DaysWednesday, 6 May 2026·The Hindu
World Asthma Day 2026 observed on 5 May with focus on access to anti-inflammatory inhalers
World Asthma Day 2026 was observed on 5 May under GINA with the theme on access to anti-inflammatory inhalers for everyone with asthma.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 5 May 2026, World Asthma Day was observed globally under the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA), with the theme “Access to anti-inflammatory inhalers for everyone with asthma, still an urgent need.”
Key specifics
- World Asthma Day 2026 was observed on 5 May 2026.
- The day is observed on the first Tuesday of May every year.
- It was first organized in 1998.
- The theme for 2026 focused on access to anti-inflammatory inhalers.
- GINA is the global body associated with the observance.
Exam lens
Important days question type, 5 May 2026, first Tuesday of May, 1998, GINA, inhalers — TNPSC may ask the date, theme, and organising body.