World Sight Day
World Sight Day—the most important advocacy and communications day in the eye health calendar—is on 10 October 2019. It aims to focus global attention on vision impairment and blindness. The International Classification of Diseases 11 (2018) classifies vision impairment into two groups, distance and near presenting vision impairment. A person’s experience of vision impairment varies […]
World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day is observed on 10 October every year, with the overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilizing efforts in support of mental health. The theme for World Mental Health Day 2019: FOCUS ON SUICIDE PREVENTION WHO is encouraging all to prepare to take “40 seconds […]
WORLD DEAF DAY
World Deaf Day is celebrated every year in last week (last Sunday) of the month of September to draw the attention of general public, politicians and development authorities towards the achievements of the deaf people as well as deaf people community. The theme is Full Inclusion with Sign Language Sign languages are fully fledged natural […]
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RABIES
Rabies is an infectious viral disease that is almost always fatal following the onset of clinical symptoms. In up to 99% of cases, domestic dogs are responsible for rabies virus transmission to humans. Yet, rabies can affect both domestic and wild animals. It is spread to people through bites or scratches, usually via saliva. World […]
World Contraception Day
World Contraception Day takes place on September 26th every year. The day’s mission is to improve awareness of all contraceptive methods available and enable young people to make informed choices on their sexual and reproductive health. Family planning allows people to attain their desired number of children and determine the spacing of pregnancies. It is […]
FORMS OF CONTRACEPTION
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WORLD ALZHEIMER’S DAY (Part 2)
What is Alzheimer’s Disease? Alzheimer’s is a disease that robs people of …click here to read part 1, if you missed it. Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease: Diagnosis & Treatment If you think you or a loved one has signs of Alzheimer’s, see a doctor so you can know for sure. The symptoms of the disease can […]
WORLD ALZHEIMER’S DAY
World Alzheimer’s Month is the international campaign by Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) every September to raise awareness and challenge the stigma that surrounds dementia. World Alzheimer’s Month was launched in 2012. World Alzheimer’s Day is on 21 September each year. By 2050, the number of people living with dementia around the world will have almost […]
Lymphoma: A Complex Cancer Explained
Lymphoma is a cancer that affects the lymphatic system – a network of nodes (knots of tissue) connected by vessels. The lymphatic system includes lymph nodes, spleen, bone marrow, thymus glands.