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World Homeopathy Day is observed annually on April 10th to commemorate the birth of Dr. Christian Friedrich Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of homeopathy. 

More About World Homeopathy Day: 

• Homeopathy was founded in the late 18^th century by Dr. Christian Friedrich Samuel Hahnemann, a German physician. 
• Based on the idea of "like cures like" – a substance causing symptoms in a healthy person can be used in small doses to treat similar symptoms in a sick person. 
• Treatments are prepared from plant, animal, mineral, and synthetic substances, which are highly diluted. 
• Purpose: To raise awareness, promote scientific research, and integrate homeopathy with mainstream medical systems.