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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”.
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”.
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
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
The Colon is the large intestine or large bowel. The rectum is the passageway that connects the colon to the anus. Sometimes abnormal growths, called
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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.
Malaria is a serious life-threatening disease if not effectively managed. The World Health Organization estimates that about 94% of all malaria deaths occur in Africa, most commonly in children under the age of 5.
It is important to know that autism is a complex neurodevelopmental condition that can affect how a person reacts to and relates to the world around them. Early diagnosis can make a huge difference in the lives of children with ASD and their families.
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.
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.
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.
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness, as it is not curable, but with medication and/or surgery, it is possible to halt further loss of vision.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pneumonia can spread in several ways, the viruses and bacteria are commonly found in the nose or throat and can infect the lungs if they are inhaled.
Today, it is increasingly important to have “flawless” and ”glowing” skin! Having beautiful, healthy skin is a goal everyone especially women, wants to achieve. Many
World Sight Day—the most important advocacy and communications day in the eye health calendar is today October 14, 2021, with the theme: “Love Your Eyes”.
Dementia is a progressive syndrome that leads to deterioration in cognitive function (i.e., the ability to process thought) beyond what might be expected from the usual consequences of biological aging. It affects memory, thinking, orientation, comprehension, calculation, learning capacity, language, and judgment. Consciousness is not affected.
World Lymphoma Awareness Day (WLAD) is held on September 15 every year and is a day dedicated to raising awareness of lymphoma, an increasingly common form of
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