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INVEST TO END TB, SAVE LIVES

Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the world’s deadliest infectious killers. In 2020, an estimated 10 million people fell ill with tuberculosis (TB) worldwide; 5.6 million men, 3.3 million women, and 1.1 million children fell ill with this preventable and curable disease, as stated in an article by World Health Organisation.

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A graphic design of World Down Syndrome Day
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We Connect So That We Can

People with Down Syndrome must not be left alone in this era of Covid 19. The basic purpose of WDSD is to increase awareness about this disorder and to stand with those people with Down Syndrome.

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Kidney Health for All
Diseases & Conditions

Kidney Health for All

Kidney diseases are silent killers, capable of affecting the quality of your life. Maintaining kidney health is an important factor when you want to achieve overall health and general well-being. Keeping your kidneys healthy, allows your body to filter and expel waste properly and produce hormones to help your body function properly.

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Rare Disease Day 2022
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Share Your Colours

Rare diseases can have many causes. The majority (72%) are found to be genetic, caused by family history, congenital disabilities, or changes in chromosomes. Of those, 70% start during childhood.

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Understanding Cerebral Palsy

Every person living with cerebral palsy is a reason to strive for change, hence, it is essential to become a catalyst for change to help improve the lives of those with cerebral palsy.

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WORLD CANCER DAY 2022: Realizing the problem

This is the year to question the status quo and help reduce stigma; to listen to the perspectives of the people living with cancer and their communities and let those lived experiences guide our thoughts and actions.

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WORLD DIABETES DAY 2021

Diabetes has been increasing in prevalence over the last few years. It is estimated that by 2025, there will be 422 million people suffering from the condition worldwide – an increase of more than 40% on current figures according to the International Diabetes Federation 2021.

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Diseases & Conditions

World Hepatitis Day ’21

This year’s theme is “Hepatitis can’t wait”, conveying the urgency of efforts needed to eliminate hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030. With a person dying every 30 seconds from a hepatitis-related illness – even in the current COVID-19 crisis – we can’t wait to act on viral hepatitis.

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WORLD SICKLE CELL DAY

Celebrated yearly on the 19th of June, is the World Sickle Cell Awareness Day. The theme for this year is “Shine the Light on Sickle Cell”.

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WORLD HYPERTENSION DAY

Today May 17, we join the rest of the world to mark World Hypertension Day. The theme for this year is “Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control

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WORLD MALARIA DAY

Today April 25, we join the rest of the world to mark World Malaria Day. The theme for this year is “Zero Malaria – Draw the Line Against Malaria”. Malaria

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Diseases & Conditions

WORLD MENINGITIS DAY

Today April 24, we join the rest of the world to mark World Meningitis Day that helps to raise awareness about meningitis. Meningitis is the

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Diseases & Conditions

World Glaucoma Week 2021

Welcome to World Glaucoma Week 2021. World Glaucoma Week is an initiative that promotes the awareness of Glaucoma. This year’s theme is “The World is

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International Women’s Day 2021

Today March 8, 2021 marks International Women’s Day. This year’s theme is #ChooseToChallenge. It is a day that celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political

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WORLD LEPROSY DAY 2021

Leprosy also known as Hanson’s disease, named after the scientist who discovered M. leprae in 1873 is an infectious disease that causes severe disfiguring skin

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COVID-19: UPDATE

As of January 22nd, 2021, there are a total of 1964 confirmed new cases recorded in Nigeria in. According to NCDC, 116,655 cases have been

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WORLD AIDS DAY

December 1 is World AIDS Day, a day to unite in the fight to end the HIV epidemic, support people living with HIV, and honor

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WORLD PREMATURITY DAY

Preterm is defined as babies born alive before 37 weeks of pregnancy are completed. There are sub-categories of preterm birth, based on gestational age: extremely

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Global Hand Washing Day

Global hand washing day is an opportunity to design, test, and replicate creative ways to encourage people to wash their hands with soap at critical times. October

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