What happened on a day like today? On June 20, various events are commemorated in Peru. For example, it is the National Day of Fight against Hepatitis B, established in 2011 to promote prevention and vaccination.
In 1925, the station OAX It marked the beginning of radio broadcasting in the country. And in 1962, Jorge Grieve He was named one of the “9 wise men” by the OAS.
In 2010, Miguel Ángel Silva Rubio, known as “Mayta Indian”, icon of Peruvian folklore. In addition, on June 20, the World Refugee Dayestablished by the UN in 2000.
Every June 20th, the National Hepatitis B Dayestablished by the Ministry of Health through Ministerial Resolution No. 470-2011/MINSA.
This disease, which can cause cirrhosis and liver cancer, mainly affects the mountain regions and risk groups such as health personnel and sex workers. The date seeks to promote prevention through information and vaccination campaigns.
The hepatitis B It is transmitted through unprotected sex, injection drug use, and sharing personal items. The vaccination, which is free in Minsa health facilities, consists of three doses.
Radio broadcasting in Peru began with the station OAX of the Peruvian Broadcasting Company during the government of Augusto B. Leguía, with the first live broadcast in 1926.
Later, the station went to the state and became Radio Nacional. Over the years, it broadcast important events such as the end of World War II, natural disasters and sports championships.
Early announcers included Julio Garazatua and Luis Marchand, and later figures such as Augusto Ferrando joined. He also broadcast live concerts with artists such as Ima Súmac and Chabuca Granda.
Jorge Grieve Madge (Lima, 1915-1991) was a Peruvian engineer and politician. He studied at the National University of Engineering and then in Chile, where he graduated in 1937.
He was Minister of Development and Public Works (1960-1962) during the government of Manuel Prado, promoting projects such as the Mantaro Electric Corporation and the Jorge Chávez International Airport. In 1966, he was a candidate for mayor of Lima, losing by a narrow margin.
He was also president of various economic institutions and author of publications on economics, engineering and history, including the “History of artillery and the Navy in the war of ’79” (1983).
Miguel Ángel Silva Rubio (1931-2010), known as Indio Mayta, was a Cajamarcan musician, icon of Peruvian folklore. He was born in Celendín, Cajamarca, and worked in various jobs in Trujillo before dedicating himself to music.
His nickname comes from his indigenous origin and his mother’s surname. He became famous with songs like “El serranito” and “La Matarina”. He worked for the government of Juan Velasco Alvarado and traveled to Mexico, where he became involved with Pepe Ludmir.
He participated in television and cinema, consolidating his fame. In her later years, she opened a restaurant in Stone bridge and was recognized for his contribution to Peruvian music.
On December 4, 2000, the UN General Assembly established June 20 as World Refugee Day through resolution 55/76.
This day was chosen in solidarity with Africa, which hosts the majority of the world’s refugees, and coincides with African Refugee Day. The decision also commemorates the fiftieth anniversary of the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees.
Since 2001, this day has been celebrated to highlight the plight of refugees and promote their protection and rights around the world. In 2002, the OAU was replaced by the African Union.
