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WHD Booklet National Wear Red Day Day: 1-Feb National Wear Red Day is a day in February when many people wear red to show their support for the awareness of heart disease. The Heart Truth created and introduced the Red Dress as the national symbol for women and heart disease awareness in 2002 to deliver an urgent wakeup call to women.
World Cancer Day Day: 4-Feb World Cancer Day is an international day marked on February 4 to raise awareness of cancer and to encourage its prevention, detection, and treatment. World Cancer Day is led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) to support the goals of the World Cancer Declaration. The primary goal of World Cancer Day is to significantly reduce illness and death caused by cancer and is an opportunity to rally the international community to end the injustice of preventable suffering from cancer
“Information about Cancer Disease” Cancer is a group of diseases involving abnormal cell growth with the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body. These contrast with benign tumors, which do not spread. Possible signs and symptoms include a lump, abnormal bleeding, prolonged cough, unexplained weight loss, and a change in bowel movements. While these symptoms may indicate cancer, they can also have other causes. Over 100 types of cancers affect humans Many cancers can be prevented by not smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, not drinking too much alcohol, eating plenty of vegetables, fruits and whole grains, vaccination against certain infectious diseases, not eating too much processed and red meat and avoiding too much sunlight exposure.
“Types of Cancer”:
Bladder Cancer The most common type of bladder cancer is transitional cell carcinoma, also called urothelial carcinoma. Smoking is a major risk factor for bladder cancer. Bladder cancer is often diagnosed at an early stage.
Breast Cancer Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women after skin cancer. Mammograms can detect breast cancer early, possibly before it has spread.
Colon and rectal Cancer Colorectal cancer often begins as a growth called a polyp inside the colon or rectum. Finding and removing polyps can prevent colorectal cancer.
Endometrial Cancer Uterine cancers can be of two types: endometrial cancer (common) and uterine sarcoma (rare). Endometrial cancer can often be cured. Uterine sarcoma is often more aggressive and harder to treat.
Kidney Cancer Kidney cancer can develop in adults and children. The main types of kidney cancer are renal cell cancer, transitional cell cancer, and Wilms tumor. Certain inherited conditions increase the risk of kidney cancer.
Leukemia Leukemia is a broad term for cancers of the blood cells. The type of leukemia depends on the type of blood cell that becomes cancer and whether it grows quickly or slowly. Leukemia occurs most often in adults older than 55, but it
is also the most common cancer in children younger than 15.
Liver Cancer Liver cancer includes hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and bile duct cancer. Risk factors for HCC include chronic infection with hepatitis B or C and cirrhosis of the liver.
Lung Cancer Lung cancer includes two main types: non-small cell lung cancer and small cell lung cancer. Smoking causes most lung cancers, but nonsmokers can also develop lung cancer.
Melanoma Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer. The main types of skin cancer are squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, and melanoma. Melanoma is much less common than the other types but much more likely to
invade nearby tissue and spread to other parts of the body.
Pancreatic Cancer Pancreatic cancer can develop from two kinds of cells in the pancreas: exocrine cells and neuroendocrine cells, such as islet cells. The exocrine type is more common and is usually found at an advanced stage. Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (islet cell tumors) are less common but have
Prostate Cancer Prostate cancer is the most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death among men in the United States. Prostate cancer usually grows very slowly, and finding and treating it before symptoms occur may not improve men's health or help them live longer
Thyroid, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma are other type of Cancer.
Day of Zero Tolerance for female genital Mutilation Day: 6-Feb One of the beliefs in support for this day acknowledges that culture is in “constant flux,� and with the concerns begetting FGM being so high-risk, the abolition of such practices must be prompt. This is a movement for the rights of women and their bodies, as well as the protection of their physical health- which can be tremendously affected later in life. FGM is a universal problem . About 120 to 140 million women have been subject to FGM over the years and currently at least 3 million girls are at risk each year, in accord to data presented by the World Health Organization (WHO).
“Health risk� Short term Severe pain, excessive bleeding (hemorrhage), shock, genital tissue swelling: due to inflammatory response or local infection, infections, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), urination problems, impaired wound healing: can lead to pain, infections and abnormal scarring, death (can be caused by infections such as tetanus and hemorrhage), and psychological consequences. Long term Pain, painful urination, menstrual problems, keloids, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), obstetric fistula, perinatal risks, and psychological consequences such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety disorders and depression. Chronic genital
infections, chronic reproductive tract infections, and urinary tract infection. Female sexual health is also affected long term, presenting issues such as decreased sexual desire and pleasure, pain during sex, difficulty during penetration, decreased lubrication during intercourse, reduced frequency or absence of orgasm (anorgasmia).
International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) Day: 15-Feb International Childhood Cancer Day is a global collaborative campaign to raise awareness about childhood cancer, and to express support for children and adolescents with cancer, the survivors and their families. Together, on ICCD, we raise our voices and envision the day when there are No More Borders for all children with cancer regardless of where they live in the world. Each year, more than 300,000 children ages birth to 19 years are diagnosed with cancer around the world. Approximately 8 in 10 of these children live in low and middle-income countries where their survival rate is often near 20%.
ďƒź Children have the right to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health and facilities for the treatment of illness and rehabilitation of health. ďƒź Better access to care for children & adolescents with cancer everywhere!
Self-Injury Awareness Day (SIAD) يوم التوعيه باإلصابة الذاتية Day: 1-March Self-injury Awareness Day (also known as SelfHarm Awareness Day) is a grassroots annual global awareness event or campaign on March 1,where on this day, and in the weeks leading up to it and after, some people choose to be more open about their own self-harm, and awareness organizations make special efforts to raise awareness about self-harm and self-injury. Some people wear an orange awareness ribbon, write "LOVE" on their arms, draw a butterfly on their wrists in awareness of "the Butterfly Project" wristband or beaded bracelet to encourage awareness of self-harm.
The goal of the people who observe SIAD is to break down the common stereotypes surrounding self-harm and to educate medical professionals about the condition
“The orange ribbon of self-harm awareness.�
Colorectal cancer awareness month Month: March March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness. Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common type of cancer diagnosed and the second leading cause of death from cancer in the United States, but it doesn't have to be. Colorectal cancer screening saves lives. The best way to prevent colorectal cancer is to get screened regularly starting at age 50. The Awareness color of Colorectal Cancer is
Blue
“How can Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month make a difference?’’ We can use this month to raise awareness about colorectal cancer and take action toward prevention. Communities, organizations, families, and individuals can get involved and spread the word. Here are just a few ideas: Encourage families to get active together – physical activity may help reduce the risk of colorectal cancer. Talk to family, friends, and people in your community about the importance of getting screened for colorectal cancer starting at age 50. Encourage people over 50 to use this interactive tool to decide which colorectal cancer screening test they prefer. Ask doctors and nurses to talk to patients age 50 and older
“INFORMATION ABOUT THE DISESEASE” Colorectal cancer, also known as bowel cancer, colon cancer, or rectal cancer, is any cancer that affects the colon and the rectum. It is the second leading cause of cancer death in women, and the third for men. However, due to advances in screening techniques and improvements in treatments, the death rate from colorectal cancer has been falling. Colorectal cancer may be benign, or noncancerous, or malignant. A malignant cancer can spread to other parts of the body and damage them. “Symptoms” Changes in bowel habits Diarrhea or constipation A feeling that the bowel does not empty properly after a bowel movement Blood in feces that makes stools look black
Bright red blood coming from the rectum Pain and bloating in the abdomen A feeling of fullness in the abdomen, even after not eating for a while. Fatigue or tiredness Unexplained weight loss A lump in the abdomen or the back passage felt by your doctor A unexplained iron deficiency in men, or in women after menopause It is important to see a doctor if symptoms persist for 4 weeks or more. “Treatment” Treatment will depend on several factors, including the size, location, and stage of the cancer, whether or not it is recurrent, and the current overall state of health of the patient. Treatment options include chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgery.
International No Diet Day (INDD) Day: 6-March International No Diet Day (INDD) is an annual celebration of body acceptance, including fat acceptance and body shape diversity. This day is also dedicated to promoting a healthy life style with a focus on health at any size and in raising awareness of the potential dangers of dieting and the unlikelihood of success; the Institute of Medicine summarises : "those who complete weight loss programs lose approximately 10 percent of their body weight only to regain twothirds within a year and almost all of it within five years." The first International No Diet Day was celebrated in the UK in 1992.
Goals of the INDD Question the idea of one "right" body shape. Raise awareness of weight discrimination, size bias and fat phobia. Declare a day free from diets and obsessions about body weight. • Present the facts about the diet industry, emphasizing the inefficacy of commercial diets. • Honor the victims of eating disorders and weight-loss surgery. • Help end weight discrimination, sizism and fat phobia.
World Kidnay Day Day: 8-March World Kidney Day is a global campaign aimed to raise awareness of the importance of our kidneys to our overall health and to reduce the frequency and impact of kidney disease and its associated health problems worldwide. We do it all to create awareness. Awareness about preventive behaviors, awareness about risk factors, and awareness about how to live with a kidney disease. ďƒź We do this because we want kidney health for all.
“Our Objectives” • Raise awareness about our “amazing kidneys” Highlight that diabetes and high blood pressure are key risk factors for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). • Encourage systematic screening of all patients with diabetes and hypertension for CKD. • Encourage preventive behaviours. • Educate all medical professionals about their key role in detecting and reducing the risk of CKD, particularly in high risk populations. • Stress the important role of local and national health authorities in controlling the CKD epidemic. On World Kidney Day all governments are encouraged to take action and invest in further kidney screening. • Encourage Transplantation as a best-outcome option for kidney failure, and the act of organ donation as a life-saving initiative
World Down Syndrome Day Day: 21-March World Down Syndrome Day is a global awareness event…and we need you to help spread the word in your part of the world. “Wear #lots Of Socks at home, nursery, school, college, university, work, play, travel, on holiday…wherever you are and whatever you’re doing on 21 March!” For us at the Down’s Syndrome Association, the most important thing is the use of person first terminology (e.g. “person with Down’s syndrome“, not “Down’s syndrome person“).
“Information about Down Syndrome” Down syndrome (DS or DNS), also known as trisomy 21, is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21. It is usually associated with physical growth delays, mild to moderate intellectual disability, and characteristic facial features. The average IQ of a young adult with Down syndrome is 50, equivalent to the mental ability of an 8- or 9-year-old child, but this can vary widely. Those with Down syndrome nearly always have physical and intellectual disabilities. As adults, their mental abilities are typically similar to those of an 8- or 9-year-old. They also typically have poor immune function and generally reach developmental milestones at a later age.
 They have an increased risk of a number of other health problems, including congenital heart defect, epilepsy, leukemia, thyroid diseases, and mental disorders
World Water Day Day: 22-March World Water Day is an annual day (always on 22 March) that highlights the importance of freshwater. The day is used to advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. World Water Day is an international observance day. The intention is to inspire people around the world to learn more about water-related issues and to take action to make a difference. “The day brings to light the inequality of access to WASH services and the need to assure the human right to water and sanitation.� World Water Day can also include campaigns to raise money for water projects. The first World Water Day, designated by the United Nations, was in 1993.
ďƒź The theme for 2019 is "Leaving no one behind" and encourages people to consider marginalized groups as these are often overlooked and discriminated against when they try to access safe water. ďƒź Previous themes for the years 2014 to 2018 were "Water and energy" "Water and Sustainable Development" "Water and Jobs'", "Why waste water?" and "Nature for Water". The focus on universal access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) is in line with the targets of Sustainable Development Goal. The UN World Water Development Report (WWDR) is released each year around World Water Day.
World Tuberculosis Day (TB) Day: 24-March Each year, we commemorate World Tuberculosis (TB) Day on March 24 to raise public awareness about the devastating health, social and economic consequences of TB, and to step up efforts to end the global TB epidemic. The date marks the day in 1882. “When Dr Robert Koch announced that he had discovered the bacterium that causes TB, which opened the way towards diagnosing and curing this disease.”
TB remains the world’s deadliest infectious killer. Each day, nearly 4500 people lose their lives to TB and close to 30,000 people fall ill with this preventable and curable disease.
The theme of World TB Day 2019 “It’s time” puts the accent on the urgency to access to prevention & treatment , Promote equitable, rights-based & people-centered TB response and Promote an end to stigma & discrimination.
“It’s time for action! It’s time to End TB.”
“Information about Tuberculosis” Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacteria usually attack the lungs, but they can also damage other parts of the body. TB spreads through the air. “Symptoms of TB” • A bad cough that lasts 3 weeks or longer • Weight loss and Loss of appetite • Coughing up blood or mucus • Weakness or fatigue • Night sweats and Fever Skin tests, blood tests, x-rays, and other tests can tell if you have TB. You can usually cure active TB by taking several medicines for a long period of time.
GCC Oral Health Unified Week Day: 25-March “Week” Oral and dental health is regarded as an integral part of public health, negatively or positively getting affected by it and affecting it. Since the incidence rate of the oral and dental diseases is greatly surpasses the developed and developing states alike, concerted efforts are required to reduce the incidence rate of these diseases, especially tooth decay. The percentage of dental caries for certain age groups is as follows: Six years of age is 96% Twelve years of age is 93.7%
Objectives and Health Messages: Educate community members, particularly children and parents, on the importance and ways of taking care of oral and dental health. Activate the role of community organizations in supporting and implementing the preventive programs. Activate the preventive role of the workforce in dentistry field. Engage health service providers in implementing the oral and dental health prevention programs.
World Autism Awareness Day “’’ اليوم العالمي للتوعيه بالتوحد Day: 2-April World Autism Awareness Day is an internationally recognized day on 2 April every year, encouraging Member States of the United Nations to take measures to raise awareness about people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) throughout the world. World Autism Day is one of only seven official health-specific UN Days. The day itself brings individual autism organizations together all around the world to aid in things like research, diagnoses, treatment, and acceptance for those affected by this developmental disorder.
The original resolution had four main components: The establishment of the second day of April as World Autism Awareness. Invitation to Member States and other relevant organizations to the UN or the international societal system, including nongovernmental organizations and the private sector, to create initiatives to raise public awareness of autism. Encourages Member States to raise awareness of autism on all levels in society. Asks the UN Secretary-General to deliver this message to member states and all other UN organizations.
World Health Day “’’اليوم العالمي للصحه Day: 7-April The World Health Day is a global health awareness day celebrated every year on 7 April, under the sponsorship of the World Health Organization (WHO). The World Health Day is held to mark WHO's founding, and is seen as an opportunity by the organization to draw worldwide attention to a subject of major importance to global health each year.
World Health Day is acknowledged by various governments and non-governmental organizations with interests in public health issues, who also organize activities and highlight their support in media reports, such as the Global Health Council.
World Health Day is one of eight official global health campaigns marked by WHO, along with World Tuberculosis Day, World Immunization Week, World Malaria Day, World No Tobacco Day, World AIDS Day, World Blood Donor Day, and World Hepatitis Day.
World Malaria Day “WMD� Day: 25-April World Malaria Day is an international observance commemorated every year on 25 April and recognizes global efforts to control malaria. Globally, 3.3 billion people in 106 countries are at risk of malaria. In 2012, malaria caused an estimated 627,000 deaths, mostly among African children. World Malaria Day sprung out of the efforts taking place across the African continent to commemorate Africa Malaria Day. WMD is one of eight official global public health campaigns currently marked by the World Health Organization (WHO).
According to the most recent World Malaria Report, the global tally of malaria reached 429,000 malaria deaths and 212 million new cases in 2015. The rate of new malaria cases fell by 21 per cent globally between 2010 and 2015, and malaria death rates fell by 29 per cent in the same period.
Information about Malaria: Malaria is a mosquito-borne infectious disease that affects humans and other animals. Malaria causes symptoms that typically include fever, tiredness, vomiting, and headaches. In severe cases it can cause yellow skin, seizures, coma, or death. Symptoms usually begin ten to fifteen days after being bitten by an infected mosquito.  If not properly treated, people may have recurrences of the disease months later In those who have recently survived an infection, reinfection usually causes milder symptoms.  This partial resistance disappears over months to years if the person has no continuing exposure to malaria.
World Immunization weak "" يوم التحصين العالمي Weak: 24-April World Immunization Week is a global public health campaign to raise awareness and increase rates of immunization against vaccinepreventable diseases around the world. It takes place each year during last week of April. The goal of World Immunization Week is to raise public awareness of how immunization saves lives, and support people everywhere to get the vaccinations needed against deadly diseases for themselves and their children. Immunization can protect against 25 different infectious agents or diseases, from infancy to old age, including diphtheria, measles, pertussis, polio and tetanus.
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates active immunization currently averts 2 to 3 million deaths every year. However 22.6 million infants worldwide are still missing out on basic vaccines, mostly in developing countries. Inadequate immunization coverage rates often result from limited resources, competing health priorities, poor management of health systems and inadequate surveillance.
World Asthma Day “”اليوم العالمي للربو Day: 2-May World Asthma Day is an annual event organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) to improve asthma awareness and care around the world. World Asthma Day takes place on the first Tuesday of March.
Asthma A long-term disease of the lungs. You might hear your doctor call it a chronic respiratory disease. It causes your airways to get inflamed and narrow and makes breathing difficult. Coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness are classic asthma symptoms. Severe asthma can make it hard to talk or be active. Some people refer to asthma as "bronchial asthma.
Asthma is a serious -- even dangerous -- disease that affects about 25 million Americans and causes nearly 2 million emergency room visits every year. With proper treatment, you can live well. Without it, you might have to make frequent visits to the emergency room and even stay at the hospital, which can affect your home life and ability to work.
World Thalassemia Day Day: 8-May World Thalassemia Day is celebrated every year on May 8th to commemorate Thalassemia victims and to encourage those who struggle to live with the disease. Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder passed on from parents to children. There are several types of thalassemia, and treatment depends on its type and severity. Adopting healthy lifestyle and getting recommended vaccinations are necessary to live with Thalassemia.
Objectives: Raise awareness on Thalassemia, its symptoms, and ways to live with it. Raise awareness on the importance of consulting a doctor before marriage if the person has thalassemia. Raise awareness on the importance of vaccinations for children's health, society and the whole world. Redress misconceptions about vaccinations.
World Hypertension Day Day: 17-May World Hypertension Day is a day designated and initiated by The World Hypertension League (WHL). The day was initiated to increase the awareness of hypertension. This was especially important because of the lack of appropriate knowledge among hypertensive patients. The theme was ‘Awareness of high blood pressure’. The 2006 theme was ‘Treat to goal’, with a focus on keeping blood pressure under control. The recommended blood pressures are less than 140/90 mmHg for the general population and for the hypertensive population without any other complications, and less than 130/80 mmHg for those with diabetes mellitus or chronic kidney disease
Hypertension Hypertension (HTN or HT), also known as high blood pressure (HBP), is a long-term medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated. High blood pressure typically does not cause symptoms. Long-term high blood pressure, however, is a major risk factor for coronary artery disease, stroke, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, peripheral arterial disease, vision loss, chronic kidney disease, and dementia.
World Multiple Sclerosis Day “MS” ""اليوم العالمي للتصلب المتعدد Day: 30-May World MS Day is observed globally on 30th May every year. The aim of the day is to raise awareness of multiple sclerosis and bring together those who are living with the condition to share their stories. MS or multiple sclerosis is a neurological condition that affects the brain, optic nerves and spinal cord causing a range of symptoms such as problems with balance, vision and muscle control. The symptoms of MS can be different from one person to another. The cause of MS is currently unknown, and at the moment there is no cure. However, research is progressing quickly in the hope of finding one.
World MS Day was first launched in 2009 by the MS International Federation, each year the campaign will focus on a different theme. For 2018 the theme is Bringing Us Closer, and the campaign aims to help connect those affected by MS with people involved in MS research and fundraising.
World No Tobacco Day “WNTD” "" اليوم العالمي لالمتناع عن التدخين Day: 31-May World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) is observed around the world every year on 31 May. It is intended to encourage a 24-hour period of abstinence from all forms of tobacco consumption around the globe. The day is further intended to draw attention to the widespread prevalence of tobacco use and to negative health effects, which currently lead to more than 7 million deaths each year worldwide, including 890,000 of which are the result of non-smokers being exposed to secondhand smoke.
“Make every day World NO Tobacco Day”
In the past twenty one years, the day has been met with both enthusiasm and resistance around the globe from governments, public health organizations, smokers, growers, and the tobacco industry.
World Blood Doner Day ""اليوم العالمي للتبرع بالدم Day: 14-June Every year on 14 June, countries around the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day (WBDD). The event, established in 2004, serves to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products, and to thank blood donors for their voluntary, life-saving gifts of blood. Transfusion of blood and blood products helps and save millions of lives every year. It can help patients suffering from lifethreatening conditions live longer and with higher quality of life, and supports complex medical and surgical procedures. Access to safe and sufficient blood and blood products can help reduce rates of death and
disability due to severe bleeding during delivery and after childbirth. There is not an adequate supply of safe blood, and blood services face the challenge of making sufficient blood available, while also ensuring its quality and safety.
EPSF aim to “For the next 10 years we will complete our passion to decrease the percentage of our home land’s need of Blood Donation”.
World Sickle Cell Day Day: 19-June World Sickle Cell Day is a United Nation’s recognised day to raise awareness of sickle cell on June 19th of each year at national and international level. On 22nd December 2008, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution that recognises sickle cell disease as a public health problem and “one of the world’s foremost genetic diseases.
Sickle cell disorders are a group of illnesses which affect your red blood cells. Sickle cell is a genetic condition, which means it is passed on from your parents and you are born with it; you cannot catch it from other people. People with sickle cell are also at risk of complications stroke, acute chest syndrome, blindness, bone damage and priapism (a persistent, painful rection of the penis).
Over time people with sickle cell can experience damage to organs such as the liver, kidney, lungs, heart and spleen. Death can also result from complications of the disorder. Treatment of sickle cell mostly focuses on preventing and treating complications.
International Day of YOGA Day: 21-June The first International Day of Yoga was observed around the world on 21 June. The first International Day of Yoga created a record for the largest yoga class, and another for the largest number of participating nationalities. The Day has been criticised in India as a waste of money, and by religious groups as an attempt by India to promote Hinduism through yoga Yoga is an invaluable gift of India's ancient tradition. “It embodies unity of mind and body, thought and action, restraint and fulfillment, harmony between man and nature; a holistic approach to health and well-being”.
It is not about exercise but to discover the sense of oneness with yourself, the world and the nature. By changing our lifestyle and creating consciousness, it can help in well being.
“Let us work towards adopting an International Yoga Day�.
World Hepatitis Day Day: 28-July World Hepatitis Day aims to raise global awareness of hepatitis as A, B, C, D and E. World Hepatitis Day in order to provide on opportunity for education and greater understanding of viral hepatitis as a global public health problem, and to stimulate the strengthening of preventive and control measures of this disease.
World Hepatitis Day provides an opportunity to focus on actions such as: Raising awareness of the different forms of hepatitis and how they are transmitted. Strengthening prevention, screening and control of viral hepatitis and its related diseases. Increasing hepatitis B vaccine coverage.
Stop Hepatitis …. Stop Hepatitis
Information about Hepatitis Hepatitis refers to an inflammatory condition of the liver. It’s commonly caused by a viral infection, but there are other possible causes of hepatitis. These include autoimmune hepatitis and hepatitis that occurs as a secondary result of medications, drugs, toxins, and alcohol. Autoimmune hepatitis is a disease that occurs when your body makes antibodies against your liver tissue. Viral infections of the liver that are classified as hepatitis include hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E. A different virus is responsible for each type of virally transmitted hepatitis.
Signs and symptoms of acute hepatitis appear quickly. They include: Fatigue flu-like symptoms dark urine pale stool abdominal pain loss of appetite unexplained weight loss - yellow skin and eyes, which may be signs of jaundice
World Breast feeding Week Week: 1 to 7 August
World Health Organization (WHO) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) emphasize the value of breastfeeding for mothers as well as children. Both recommend exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life and then supplemented breastfeeding for at least on year and up to two years or more and that can reduce the baby’s risk of developing asthma or allergies
Breastfed children are lower risk of obesity and diabetes. ďƒź Breastfeeding enables children to gain the right amount of weight. ďƒź Studies say that breastfed children tend to have higher IQ scores in later childhood.
So we should encouraging the goal to promote exclusive breastfeeding
World First Aid Day Day: 8-Sep Every year, more than 100 Red Cross and Red Crescent Society people are made aware of the benefits of first aid in the world. Also, it raises awareness about the need of first aid and the right way to use it. ďƒź IFRC says that first aid should be available to everyone because it helps at the time of accident and sometimes it is effective also in saving lives of people
World Suicide Prevention Day Day: 10-Sep World Suicide Prevention Day gives organizations, government agencies and individuals a chance to promote awareness about suicide, mental illnesses associated with suicide, as well as suicide prevention.
Working Together to Combat Suicide’’
This event important to : Preventing suicidal behavior. Alleviating its effect. Providing a forum for academics, mental health professionals, crisis workers, volunteers and suicide survivors. Many people know somebody who has taken their own life. Still others know someone who has lost a friend or family member. World Suicide Prevention Day gives us time to reflect on the value of life and that no matter how bad things seem, there’s always hope.
World Alzheimer’s Day Day: 21-Sep Alzheimer’s disease is a deterioration of brain functioning that leads to death. An irreversible degeneration of the brain that causes disruptions in memory, cognition, personality, and other functions that is ultimately fatal. What can we do in this Day? This World Alzheimer's Day we're asking you to help us challenge stigma and grow the global Dementia Friends movement. You can do this by becoming a Dementia Friend.
While most dementia patients including sufferers of Alzheimer’s are elderly, the average age limit for the diagnosis is just 65, which is young given latest medical care facilities and resultant life expectancy.
World Rabies Day Day: 28-Sep It is celebrated annually to raise awareness about rabies prevention and to highlight progress in defeating this horrifying disease. Today, safe and efficacious animal and human vaccines are among the important tools that exist to eliminate human deaths from rabies while awareness is the key driver for success of communities to engage in effective rabies prevention.
Fear Free makes Vaccines less scary for pets. Together, let's end Rabies!
World Heart Day Day: 29-sep World Heart Day is the world’s largest cardiovascular disease prevention campaign and is celebrated each year on 29 September. Individuals, families, communities, organisations and governments around the world participate in activities on World Heart Day to take charge of their heart health.
Tell Your Heart “I love you’’ Heart Day is part of an international campaign to spread awareness about heart disease and stroke prevention. ... The aim is to improve health globally by encouraging people to make lifestyle changes and promoting education internationally about ways to be good to your heart.
On this day, men and women are encouraged to wear red as a symbol of their support of women's heart health. “ It is aimed at drawing people's attention to heart illness and the range of associated health issues. The day is commemorated to promote different preventative steps and changes in lifestyle to avoid any cardiovascular diseases, like heart attack, stroke, heart failure and any other condition related to the same.�
Information about Heart Disease: Heart disease describes a range of conditions that affect your heart. Diseases under the heart disease umbrella include blood vessel diseases, such as coronary artery disease; heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias); and heart defects you're born with (congenital heart defects), among others Heart disease symptoms depend on what type of heart disease you have, Such as: Chest pain, chest tightness, chest pressure and chest discomfort (angina) Shortness of breath Pain, numbness, weakness or coldness in your legs or arms if the blood vessels in those parts of your body are narrowed Pain in the neck, jaw, throat, upper abdomen or back
Seek emergency medical care if you have these heart disease symptoms: Chest pain Shortness of breath Fainting “Heart disease is easier to treat when detected early, so talk to your doctor about your concerns regarding your heart health. If you're concerned about developing heart disease, talk to your doctor”
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Month: October Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an annual campaign that helps to increase attention and support for the awareness, early detection and treatment of breast cancer. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide and the second most common cancer in general. The main benefit of screening for breast cancer is the decrease in the mortality rate. According to studies, mortality among women who are over 50 years and who are invited to screening is about 22% lower than in situations without breast cancer screening. Screening often also helps to detect breast cancer early on when it is easier to treat.
According to World Cancer Research Fund, there were over 2 million new cases worldwide in 2018. Cancer is a social illness in the sense that it affects the entire family as well as friends – therefore the total number of people influenced by breast cancer is much larger ďƒ˜Substantial support for breast cancer awareness and research funding has helped created advances in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer.
Information about Breast Cancer: Breast cancer is cancer that forms in the cells of the breasts.
Signs and symptoms: A breast lump or thickening that feels different from the surrounding tissue Change in the size, shape or appearance of a breast Changes to the skin over the breast, such as dimpling Peeling, scaling, crusting or flaking of the pigmented area of skin surrounding the nipple (areola) or breast skin Redness or pitting of the skin over your breast, like the skin of an orange
Causes Doctors know that breast cancer occurs when some breast cells begin to grow abnormally. These cells divide more rapidly than healthy cells do and continue to accumulate, forming a lump or mass. Cells may spread (metastasize) through your breast to your lymph nodes or to other parts of your body. “If you find a lump or other change in your breast — even if a recent mammogram was normal — make an appointment with your doctor for prompt evaluation.”
International Day of Older Person Day: 1-Oct The International Day of Older Persons is an opportunity to highlight the important contributions that older people make to society and raise awareness of the opportunities and challenges of ageing in today’s world. Older people have always played a significant role in society as leaders, caretakers and custodians of tradition. Yet they are also highly vulnerable, with many falling into poverty, becoming disabled or facing discrimination.
As health care improves, the population of older people is growing. Their needs are also growing, as are their contributions to the world. ďƒ˜ Between 2017 and 2030, the number of persons aged 60 years or over is projected to grow by 46 per cent (from 962 million to 1.4 billion) globally outnumbering youth, as well as children under the age of 10. Moreover, this increase will be the greatest and most rapid in the developing world ďƒ˜ Population ageing is poised to become one of the most significant social transformations of the 21st century.
World Mental Health Day Day: 10-Oct World Mental Health Day is observed on 10 October every year to raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilizing efforts in support of mental health. The Day provides an opportunity for all stakeholders working on mental health issues to talk about their work, and what more needs to be done to make mental health care a reality for people worldwide.
“Taking Care of our mental health” We all need to take care of our mental health and wellbeing whether we have a mental health problem or not. Mental wellbeing describes how you are feeling and how well you can cope with day-to-day life. It can change from moment to moment, day to day, month to month or year to year. What are mental health problems? Our mental health is just like our physical health: everybody has it and we need to take care of it. Mental health problems affect around one in four people in any given year.
World Obesity Day Day: 11-Oct World Obesity Day is observed globally on 4 March as of March 2020 with the view of promoting practical solutions to end the global obesity crisis. “Together we can make a difference” There is a lot we can do, including restricting the marketing to children of food and drinks high in fats, sugar and salt Taxing sugary drinks, and providing better access to affordable, healthy food. In our cities and towns, we need to make space for safe walking, cycling, and recreation. We must teach our children healthy habits from early on.
People with obesity are constantly shamed and blamed because many including doctors, policymakers, and others do not fully understand the root causes of obesity, which are often a complex mixture of dietary, lifestyle, genetic, psychological, sociocultural, economic and environmental factors.
“It is time we break the cycle of shame and blame and reevaluate our approach for addressing this complex global public health problem.�
World Arthritis Day Day: 12-Oct World Arthritis Day is observed every year to raising awareness about the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle, methods of preventing arthritis and reducing its risks, encouraging early detection of arthritis, and to urge decision makers to help alleviate the burden of those suffering from arthritis worldwide. Millions people have arthritis, which is one of the most common diseases worldwide. The causes and symptoms of arthritis vary from case to case and treatment depends on its type and severity. ďƒź Arthritis is one of the most common diseases worldwide and a leading cause of disability. ďƒź Arthritis is of social, economic and health effects.
There are different types of arthritis, including: rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, gout, and others. Arthritis affects both men and women of all ages, including children.
Risk factors for arthritis include: Unhealthy life style such as smoking and overweight. Other factors include aging and some professions that use joints excessively. Weather changes and malnutrition do not cause arthritis.
World Sight Day Day: 12-Oct World Sight Day, observed annually on the second Thursday of October to increase awareness of the importance of vision, the importance of blindness prevention and to take the necessary measures to preserve the eye and protect it from injuries.
The geographical distribution of visual impairment is uneven in the world. 90% of blind people live in developing countries. The number of people with visual impairment was estimated at 285 million in 2010, of whom 39 million are blind.
Theme of the World Sight Day "Vision First"
Global Handwashing Day “GHd” Day: 15-oct Global Handwashing Day (GHD) is an international handwashing promotion campaign to motivate and mobilize people around the world to improve their handwashing habits. Washing hands at critical points during the day and washing with soap are both important. “Wash your hands, Stop the spread of germs’’
The stated aims of Global Handwashing Day are to Foster and support a general culture of handwashing with soap in all societies Shine a spotlight on the state of handwashing in each country Raise awareness about the benefits of handwashing with soap. Global Handwashing Day theme is “Clean Hands for All.” This year's theme follows the push to leave no one behind in the Sustainable Development agenda.
International Infection Prevention Week Week: 16-Oct International Infection Prevention Week is an awareness event to highlight ways to stop the spread of HAIs When someone goes to a hospital or other healthcare setting to receive care, they become vulnerable to catching healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Infection Prevention is everybody’s business. Each of us has an important role to play in keeping patients safe from infection.
World Osteoporosis Day Day: 20-Oct World Osteoporosis Day is observed annually on October 20th, and launches a year-long campaign dedicated to raising global awareness of the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease. Osteoporosis is common. One in two women and up to one in four men over the age of fifty will break a bone due to osteoporosis. The disease, which is not a normal part of aging, is serious causing broken bones, pain, suffering and life-altering loss of mobility.
Lung Cancer Awareness Month Month: 1-Nov
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, a time to share important information and highlight stories of patients, survivors, and their families in order to raise awareness. Everyone can have an impact.
“White or pearl ribbon is used to represent lung cancer�
Information about Lung Cancer Lung cancer starts when abnormal cells grow out of control in the lung. They can invade nearby tissues and form tumours. Lung cancer can start anywhere in the lungs and affect any part of the respiratory system. The cancer cells can spread, or metastasize, to the lymph nodes and other parts of the body In its early stages, lung cancer doesn't typically have symptoms you can see or feel. Later, it often causes coughing, wheezing, and chest pain.
World Antibiotic Awareness Week Week: 13-Nov World Antibiotic Awareness Week (WAAW) aims to increase global awareness of antibiotic resistance (AMR) and to encourage best practices among the general public, health workers and policy makers to avoid the further emergence and spread of antibiotic resistance.  Antibiotics have served as the cornerstone of modern medicine. However, the persistent overuse and misuse of antibiotics in human and animal health have encouraged the emergence and spread of AMR.
Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria change in some way that reduces or eliminates the effectiveness of drugs, chemicals, or other agents designed to cure or prevent infections. The bacteria survive and continue to multiply causing more harm. The theme of World Antibiotic Awareness is “The future of antibiotics depends on us all”. The campaign aims to raise awareness of antibiotic resistance and encourage best practices among communities, policymakers and health workers in both the human and animal health fields.
World Diabetes Day Day: 14-Nov World Diabetes Day is the primary global awareness campaign focusing on diabetes mellitus and is held on 14 November each year. Each World Diabetes Day focuses on a theme related to diabetes; type-2 diabetes is largely preventable and treatable non-communicable disease that is rapidly increasing in numbers worldwide. Type 1 diabetes is not preventable but can be managed with insulin injections.
Information about Diabetes Diabetes is a disease in which your blood glucose, or blood sugar, levels are too high. Glucose comes from the foods you eat. Insulin is a hormone that helps the glucose get into your cells to give them energy. ... Diabetes can also cause heart disease, stroke and even the need to remove a limb. Other type 2 diabetes risk factors include the following: High blood pressure. High blood triglyceride (fat) levels. Gestational diabetes or giving birth to a baby weighing more than 9 pounds. High-fat and carbohydrate diet. High alcohol intake. Sedentary lifestyle. Obesity or being overweight.
Diabetes is a leading cause of blindness, amputation, heart disease, kidney failure and early death. Simple action can reduce the risk. There are three main types of diabetes type 1, type 2 and gestational each can affect your body in different ways and may require different treatments.
World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Day “COPD� Day: 15-Nov World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Day (COPD) is celebrated on the third Wednesday of November every year to promote COPD worldwide, raise the awareness about COPD and reduce associated deaths, improve healthcare standard for patients with COPD and raw the attention of decision-makers, public health professionals and community in general for working collectively to develop programs to detect, prevent and control the disease.
Information about COPD COPD is not one single disease but an umbrella term used to describe chronic lung diseases that cause limitations in lung airflow. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive life-threatening lung disease that causes breathlessness (initially with exertion) and predisposes to exacerbations and serious illness. The most common symptoms are: breathlessness (or a "need for air"), excessive sputum (mucous) production and chronic cough. The primary cause of COPD is exposure to tobacco smoke (either active smoking or second-hand smoke). Other risk factors include exposure to air pollution and occupational dusts and fumes.
Some cases of COPD are due to long-term asthma. COPD is likely to increase in coming years due to higher smoking prevalence and aging populations in many countries. COPD is not curable.
World Prematurity Day Day: 17-Nov World Prematurity Day is observed on 17 November each year to raise awareness of preterm birth and the concerns of preterm babies and their families worldwide Urgent action is always requested to address preterm birth given that the first country-level estimates show that globally 15 million babies are born too soon and rates are increasing in most countries with reliable time trend data. For preterm babies who survive, the additional burden of prematurity-related disability may affect families and health systems.
World Children’s Day Day: 20-Nov World Children's Day was first Universal Children's Day and is celebrated on 20 November each year to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children's welfare. Every edition of the International Children's Day comes with a particular theme with a common thought – Children of today, our keepers tomorrow. For those not in the know, the International Children's Day is celebrated as International Day for Protection of Children in many countries
Elimintation of violence against woman Day: 25-Nov This day aim raise awareness of the fact that women around the world are subject to rape, domestic violence and other forms of violence and aims of the day is to highlight that the scale and true nature of the issue is often hidden.  Violence against women and girls (VAWG) is one of the most widespread, persistent and devastating human rights violations in our world today remains largely unreported due to the impunity, silence, stigma and shame surrounding it.
World AIDS Day Day: 1-Dec World AIDS Day is an international day dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection and mourning those who have died of the disease It's an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with HIV, and to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness.
The red ribbon is the global symbol for solidarity with HIV-positive people and those living with AIDS.
Information about AIDS  AIDS is the most advanced stage of HIV infection. HIV attacks and destroys the infection-fighting CD4 cells of the immune system. The loss of CD4 cells makes it difficult for the body to fight off infections and certain cancers.
The virus doesn’t spread in air or water, or through casual contact. AIDS is a disease that can develop in people with HIV. It’s the most advanced stage of HIV. But just because a person has HIV doesn’t mean they’ll develop AIDS. Symptoms of AIDS can include: Rapid weight loss. Recurring fever or profuse night sweats. Extreme and unexplained tiredness. Prolonged swelling of the lymph glands in the armpits, groin, or neck. Diarrhea that lasts for more than a week. Sores of the mouth, anus, or genitals. Pneumonia. HIV is transmitted through Blood, semen, vaginal, rectal fluids and breast milk.
International Day of Persons with Disabilities Day: 3-Dec It aims to increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability and celebrate their achievements and contributions. People from many countries worldwide participate in various ways to promote the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Other events take the form of protests to highlight the difficulties disabled people have in playing a full role in society.
Information about disability A disability is any condition that makes it more difficult for a person to do certain activities or interact with the world around them. These conditions, or impairments, may be cognitive, developmental, intellectual, mental, physical, sensory, or a combination of multiple factors. Persons with Disability (PWD) are those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments which in interaction with various barriers may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. Types of physical disabilities “Cerebral palsy- Cystic fibrosis (CF) – Epilepsy Multiple sclerosis (MS) - Tourette syndrome
International Volunteer Day Day: 5-Dec The International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development (5 December), more commonly referred to as International Volunteer Day (IVD) The focus of IVD is not only to celebrate volunteerism in all its facets, but also to highlight the role that volunteers play in building resilient communities Volunteers are often the first to act in times of crisis, helping millions to survive despite the risks. Their work upholds our common humanity.�
International Human Rights Day Day: 10-Dec International Human Rights Day aim behind celebrating this day is to improve the physical, social, cultural and spiritual wellbeing and welfare of the vulnerable group of people globally. The theme of Human Rights Day is "Youth Standing Up for Human Rights". It focuses on the role of youth in collective movements which are the source of inspiration for a better future.
Human rights also guarantee people the means necessary to satisfy their basic needs, such as food, housing, and education, so they can take full advantage of all opportunities. Finally, by guaranteeing life, liberty, equality, and security, human rights protect people against abuse by those who are more powerful. Human rights are rights inherent to all human beings, regardless of race, sex, nationality, ethnicity, language, religion, or any other status. Human rights include the right to life and liberty, freedom from slavery and torture,
freedom of opinion and expression, the right to work and education, and many more.
Human Rights We Are All Born Free & Equal. We are all born free. We all have our own thoughts and ideas. We should all be treated in the same way. Don’t Discriminate. These rights belong to everybody, whatever our differences. The Right to Life.
We all have the right to life, and to live in freedom and safety. No Slavery. Nobody has any right to make us a slave. We cannot make anyone our slave. No Torture. Nobody has any right to hurt us or to torture us. You Have Rights No Matter Where You Go. I am a person just like you! We’re All Equal Before the Law. The law is the same for everyone. It must treat us all fairly. Your Human Rights Are Protected by Law. We can all ask for the law to help us when we are not treated fairly. No Unfair Detainment.
Nobody has the right to put us in prison without good reason and keep us there, or to send us away from our country. The Right to Trial. If we are put on trial this should be in public. The people who try us should not let anyone tell them what to do.
We’re Always Innocent Till Proven Guilty. Nobody should be blamed for doing something until it is proven. When people say we did a bad thing we have the right to show it is not true. The Right to Privacy. Nobody should try to harm our good name. Nobody has the right to come into our home, open our letters, or
bother us or our family without a good reason. Freedom to Move. We all have the right to go where we want in our own country and to travel as we wish. The Right to Seek a Safe Place to Live. If we are frightened of being badly treated in our own country, we all have the right to run away to another country to be safe. Right to a Nationality. We all have the right to belong to a country. Marriage and Family. Every grown-up has the right to marry and have a family if they want to. Men and women have the same rights when they are married, and when they are separated.
The Right to Your Own Things. Everyone has the right to own things or share them. Nobody should take our things from us without a good reason. Freedom of Thought. We all have the right to believe in what we want to believe, to have a religion, or to change it if we want. Freedom of Expression. We all have the right to make up our own minds, to think what we like, to say what we think, and to share our ideas with other people. The Right to Public Assembly. We all have the right to meet our friends and to work together in peace to defend our rights. Nobody can
make us join a group if we don’t want to. The Right to Democracy. We all have the right to take part in the government of our country. Every grown-up should be allowed to choose their own leaders. Responsibility. We have a duty to other people, and we should protect their rights and freedoms Social Security. We all have the right to affordable housing, medicine, education, and childcare, enough money to live on and medical help if we are ill or old. Workers’ Rights. Every grown-up has the right to do a job, to a fair wage for their work, and to join a trade union.
The Right to Play. We all have the right to rest from work and to relax. Food and Shelter for All. We all have the right to a good life. Mothers and children, people who are old, unemployed or disabled, and all people have the right to be cared for. No One Can Take Away Your Human Rights The Right to Education. Education is a right. Primary school should be free. We should learn about the United Nations and how to get on with others. Our parents can choose what we learn. Copyright. Copyright is a special law that protects one’s own artistic creations and
writings; others cannot make copies without permission. We all have the right to our own way of life and to enjoy the good things that art, science and learning bring.  A Fair and Free World.  There must be proper order so we can all enjoy rights and freedoms in our own country and all over the world.
Universal Health Coverage Day Day: 12-Dec Description Universal Health Coverage Day is celebrated annually on December 12 December 12 is the anniversary of the first unanimous United Nations resolution calling for all nations to provide for their citizens affordable, quality health care The strategic aim of universal health coverage is to ensure that everyone can use the health services they need without risk of financial ruin or impoverishment, no matter what their socioeconomic situation.
 Universal health coverage is defined as ensuring that all people have access to needed health services (including prevention, promotion, treatment, rehabilitation and palliation) of sufficient quality to be effective while also ensuring that the use of these services does not expose the user the financial hardship. What is needed to achieve universal health coverage?  A sufficient capacity of well-trained, motivated health workers to provide the services to meet patients' needs based on the best available evidence. Actions to address social determinants of health such as education, living conditions and household income which affect people's health and their access to services.
How can we achieve universal health care?  Primary health care is the most efficient and cost effective way to achieve universal health coverage around the world.  To meet the health workforce requirements of the Sustainable Development Goals and universal health.