Historical Events tagged with "public-health"

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Crime & Law

International Opium Convention Signed

January 23rd, 1912 113 years ago

The International Opium Convention was signed in The Hague to combat opium trade. Representatives from various countries convened to address the growing global concern over opium trafficking and its health implications. The agreement aimed at regulating the production and distribution of opium, asserting a collective effort to mitigate addiction and promote public health and safety.

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