World Down Syndrome Day
from 21 March 2022
to21 March 2022
World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD), which has been backed by the United Nations since December 2011
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World Oral Health Day
from 20 March 2022
to20 March 2022
On World Oral Health Day 2022, we are asking everyone to take meaningful action to help end the neglect
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Saudi Walking Day
from 05 March 2022
to05 March 2022
The fifth of March is a national walking day, celebrated annually to promote and stimulate the practice of walking
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World Obesity Day
from 04 March 2022
to04 March 2022
Location: https://www.moh.gov.sa/en/HealthAwareness/HealthDay/2022/Pages/HealthDay-2022-03-04-001.aspx
Obesity is one of the greatest public health challenges facing the world today and affecting millions of people. It is a life-changing disease, increases the risk of comorbidities and severity of COVID-19 infection
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International Day of Persons with Disabilities
from 03 December 2020
to03 December 2020
December 3 is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD). On this Day the World Health Organization (WHO) joined partners to celebrate "D day for All". This theme reflects a growing understanding that disability is part of the human condition
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World AIDS Day
from 01 December 2020
to01 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
from 20 November 2020
to20 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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World COPD Day
from 20 November 2020
to20 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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World Antibiotic Awareness Week 2020
from 18 November 2020
to24 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
from 17 November 2020
to17 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 Diabetes Day
from 14 November 2020
to14 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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Lung Cancer Awareness Month
from 01 November 2020
to30 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 Osteoporosis Day
from 20 October 2020
to20 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
from 18 October 2020
to24 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
from 15 October 2020
to15 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 Arthritis Day 2020
from 12 October 2020
to12 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
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from 10 October 2020
to10 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 Dy
from 08 October 2020
to08 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 Sight Day 2020
from 08 October 2020
to08 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
from 01 October 2020
to31 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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