World Albinism Day
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13 June 2024
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13 June 2024
Albinism is a rare, non-contagious hereditary congenital disorder. It lasts a lifetime, and does not get worse over time. Those affected are often pale. There are many types of albinism, and people can be affected by it to different degrees.
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World Blood Donor Day
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14 June 2024
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14 June 2024
Every year, countries around the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day, which falls on June 14th. Blood transfusion helps save millions of lives every year and provides support for complex medical and surgical procedures.
For more informationWorld Asthma Day
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04 May 2024
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04 May 2024
The world celebrates World Asthma Day on May 4th every year. The Global Asthma Initiative aims to enhance awareness of asthma and control it.
For more informationWorld Hepatitis Day
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28 July 2024
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28 July 2024
World Hepatitis Day, celebrated around the world on July 28 annually, can be a condition itself, or it can develop into cirrhosis or liver cancer.
For more informationWorld Psoriasis Month
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01 August 2024
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31 August 2024
August is Psoriasis Awareness Month which aims to help those affected feel supported, raise awareness, and give the public a better understanding of the disease.
For more informationWorld Immunity Month
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01 August 2024
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31 August 2024
Vaccination is an effective way to prevent many diseases, such as influenza. Vaccines save about 2-3 million people annually. The first vaccine against smallpox was developed in 1796.
For more informationWorld Breastfeeding Week
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01 August 2024
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07 August 2024
In the first week of August every year, the world Breastfeeding Week is celebrated, and it is considered one of the most effective means of ensuring the health and safety of the child.
World Sarcoma Awareness Month
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01 July 2024
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31 July 2024
Bone cancer can start in any bone in the body, but it usually affects the pelvis or long bones such as the leg or hand.
For more informationWorld PTSD Awareness Day
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27 June 2024
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27 June 2024
PTSD is an anxiety disorder caused by extremely stressful, frightening, or traumatic events.
For more informationInternational Stuttering Awareness Day
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22 October 2024
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22 October 2024
Stuttering is a speech and language disorder where people with stuttering have difficulty in pronouncing words. It can be worse when the person is excited, tired or under stress. It usually starts between the ages of two and five
For more informationWorld Diabetes Day
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14 November 2024
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14 November 2024
Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs when the pancreas is unable to produce enough insulin, or when the body is unable to effectively
For more informationGulf Diabetes Week
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08 November 2024
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08 November 2024
Based on the high prevalence of diabetes in the Gulf countries, where the Gulf countries are among the most affected countries in the world, the Gulf Health Council agreed to raise awareness of diabetes.
For more informationWorld Pneumonia Day
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12 November 2024
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12 November 2024
Pneumonia is an infection that causes inflammation of the air sacs in one or both lungs. The air sacs may fill with fluid or pus (purulent material)
For more informationWorld Osteoporosis Day
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20 October 2024
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20 October 2024
World Osteoporosis Day is celebrated by emphasizing the direct link between osteoporosis and the silent disease of bone fractures
For more informationInternational Infection Prevention Week
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13 October 2024
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17 October 2024
Infection prevention prevents the spread of infection in healthcare settings. International Infection Prevention Week is celebrated worldwide
For more informationGlobal Handwashing Day
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15 October 2024
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15 October 2024
October 15 is Global Handwashing Day, an opportunity to highlight the importance of handwashing for good health.
For more informationLung cancer Month
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30 November 2024
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30 December 2024
Lung cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in the world, and is celebrated in November every year, to educate about lung cancer and raise awareness.
For more informationSaudi Home Health Care Day
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03 December 2024
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03 December 2024
This day aims to introduce different segments of society to home healthcare services, the categories eligible for these services
For more informationWorld Arthritis Day
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12 December 2024
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12 December 2024
Arthritis means inflammation or swelling of one or more joints. There are more than 100 types affecting the joints or tissues around the joint
For more informationWorld Sight Day
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10 October 2024
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10 October 2024
Sight Day is celebrated on the second Thursday of October every year around the world. Sight Day is a day to raise awareness of eye problems
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