World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2020
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15 June 2020
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15 June 2020
The elderly plays an important and vital role in building and developing society, however, over time they become very weak; and most of them suffer from poverty, disability or discrimination. The abuse of the older people is one of the most important type of age discrimination. It is a problem that exists in both developing and developed countries yet is typically underreported globally
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World Heart Day 2020
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29 September 2020
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29 September 2020
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are often a result of accumulations of several causes such as age, lifestyle, diet, and smoking, which may ultimately lead to heart failure; Hence, World Heart Day is celebrated on September 29th of every year
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World First Aid Day 2020
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12 September 2020
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12 September 2020
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) believes that first aid should be accessible to all and should also be an integral part of a wider developmental approach. The IFRC launched the World First Aid Day in 2000, and each year the day is celebrated on the second day of September.
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World Alzheimer's Day 2020
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21 September 2020
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21 September 2020
Alzheimer's is a disease that most often affects the elderly. It starts with slight loss of memory that control thought, memory and language, leading to the inability to make a simple conversation or interact with the surrounding events, and it is the most common type of dementia. World Alzheimer’s Day is celebrated annually on September 21st
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World Mental Health Day 2020
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10 October 2020
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10 October 2020
Mental health is an integral part of health; indeed, there is no health without mental health. Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, act and communicate with others. It also helps determine how we handle stress and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood
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World Sight Day 2020
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08 October 2020
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08 October 2020
Eyes play an important role in movement and enjoyment of life. Therefore, it is important to maintain the eye health well; as it has the only job of capturing light, then all different parts of the eye system work together and connect with neurons that transmit and translate messages directly to the brain as visual images. The World Sight Day is globally observed on the second Thursday of October each year
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2020
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01 October 2020
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31 October 2020
Breast cancer occurs when some breast cells begin to grow abnormally. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, it does occur in men as well. Since 2006, October is International Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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World Arthritis Day 2020
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12 October 2020
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12 October 2020
Arthritis means inflammation or swelling of one or more joints. It describes more than 100 conditions that affect the joints, tissues around the joint, and other connective tissues. Specific symptoms vary depending on the type of arthritis, but usually include joint pain and stiffness. Treatment varies according to the severity and type of the condition. World Arthritis Day is celebrated every year on 12th October
For more informationInternational Day of Older Persons 2020
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01 October 2020
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01 October 2020
Older people have always played a significant role in society as leaders, caretakers and custodians of tradition. Yet they are also highly vulnerable to chronic diseases and their complications, declining functional abilities, becoming disabled and facing negative effects of discrimination
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World AIDS Day
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01 December 2020
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01 December 2020
HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the body's immune system. If HIV is not treated, it can lead to AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome).
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World Children's Day
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20 November 2020
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20 November 2020
World Children’s Day was first established in 1954 and is celebrated on 20 November each year to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children’s welfare.
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Lung Cancer Awareness Month
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01 November 2020
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30 November 2020
Lung cancer is the most common cancer worldwide, and is observed during the entire month of November every year. Some risk factors may increase the possibility of developing lung cancer such as smoking or exposure to secondhand smoking.
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World Diabetes Day
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14 November 2020
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14 November 2020
Diabetes is a chronic, metabolic disease characterized by elevated levels of blood glucose (or blood sugar), which leads over time to serious damage to the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys and nerves.
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World Sight Dy
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08 October 2020
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08 October 2020
Eyes play an important role in movement and enjoyment of life. Therefore, it is important to maintain the eye health well; as it has the only job of capturing light, then all different parts of the eye system work together and connect with neurons that transmit and translate messages directly to the brain as visual images.
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World Osteoporosis Day
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20 October 2020
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20 October 2020
World Osteoporosis Day is observed on October 20 each year. The campaign will emphasize the direct link between osteoporosis (the silent, underlying disease) and broken bones, which have a serious, life-changing impact in terms of pain, disability and lost independence
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International Infection Prevention Week 2020
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18 October 2020
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24 October 2020
Millions of infection prevention and control professionals across the world will join in activities commemorating International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW) from October 18-24 this year, highlighting the importance of focusing on infection control activities and applying them in health care centers to prevent infection transmission
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Global Handwashing Day 2020
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15 October 2020
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15 October 2020
The goal of the Global Handwashing Day, which is celebrated every year on October 15, is to remind healthcare providers and patients and people all over the world to commit to hand washing to prevent the spread of infections
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World Antibiotic Awareness Week 2020
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18 November 2020
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24 November 2020
In line with the World Antibiotic Awareness Week 2020 during the period from 18-24 November of this year, the Health Facilities Infection Control General Department at the Ministry of Health (MOH), has launched expanded activities to raise awareness of the antimicrobial resistance at the international levels and to encourage health practitioners and officials to develop policies and to adopt the best practices to prevent the spread of drug-resistance infections
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World Prematurity Day 2020
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17 November 2020
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17 November 2020
Premature birth is a very serious health problem and a leading cause of death among children younger than five years worldwide. Premature babies may have more health problems than babies born on time, and may experience long-term health problems that affect the brain, lungs, hearing or vision. The World Prematurity Day is annually observed on November 17th to raise awareness about this serious health crisis
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World COPD Day
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20 November 2020
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20 November 2020
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the name for a group of lung conditions that cause breathing difficulties. The world day is celebrated on the third Wednesday of November every year, in collaboration with health experts and patients with COPD.
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