 |
Swine Flu Alert Reaches Phase 5
Swine influenza spreads from swine to swine and sometimes also to those who handle them or work in pig farms, or come into close contact with them. This is not a common occurrence, but under certain conditions may occur.
|
|
|
 |
The National Day of Tuberculosis - March 24
TB, or tuberculosis, is an infectious disease caused by mycobacteria, which can infect the lungs as well as the central nervous system and other major systems within the body.
|
|
|
 |
Efforts of the National Family Safety Program
The NFSP was created to build awareness and a safe community which protects and defends individuals' rights and helps the victims of domestic violence.
|
|
|
 |
World No Smoking Day - March 10
Every year No Smoking Day works with other organisations that want to help smokers who want to stop smoking. New partnerships are constantly being developed for the campaign.
|
|
|
|
 |
Support of World Kidney Day - March 12
In support of World Kidney Day (WKD) the Health Promotion Services in King Abdulaziz Medical City, participated in a health awareness campaign focusing on the importance of our kidneys and reducing the frequency and impact of kidney disease and its associated health problems.
|
|
|
|
 |
World Health Day - April 7
World Health Day 2009 focuses on the resilience and safety of health facilities and the health workers who treat those affected by emergencies.
|
|
|
 |
World Voice Day - April 16
Every year on April 16th, otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeons and other voice health professionals worldwide join together to recognize World Voice Day.
|
|
|
|
 |
World Asthma Day - May 5
Health Promotion Services in cooperation with the Division of Pulmonology is holding an "Asthma Awareness Campaign" for a month from mid May through mid June.
|
|
|
|
 |
World Thalassmia Day - May 5
Thalassemia is an inherited blood disease which can be prevented through premarital blood tests. This helps to reduce the possibility of passing on the traits of carrier genes which when combined from both parents results in children who will have thalassemia.
|
|
|
|
 |
World Environment Day - June 5
World Environment Day is one of the principal vehicles through which the UN stimulates worldwide awareness of the environment and enhances political attention and action.
|
|
|
|
 |
World Blood Donors Day - June 14
World Blood Donor Day provides a unique opportunity to give thanks to those very special people who provide the foundation of a safe blood supply, available to all patients requiring transfusion.
|
|
|
|
 |
International Day Against Drugs - June 26
UNODC leads the international campaign aimed at raising awareness of the major problem that illicit drugs represent to society and especially to young people. The goal is to inspire people and mobilize support for drug control.
|
|
|
|
 |
World Hepatitis Day - May 19
WHAD is coordinated by the World Hepatitis Alliance, a non-governmental organisation that represents approximately 200 hepatitis B and hepatitis C patient groups from around the world.
|
|
|
|
 |
World Breastfeeding Week - August 1 -August 7
In recognition of World Breastfeeding Week, the Health Promotion Service of the NGHA distributed pamphlets educating mothers about the benefits of breastfeeding and how to overcome any difficulties that may arise.
|
|
|
|
 |
World Heart Day - September 27
World Heart Day was created to inform people around the globe that heart disease and stroke are the world’s leading cause of death, claiming 17.2 million lives each year.
|
|
|
|
 |
International Day of Older Persons - October 1
The United Nations' (UN) International Day of Older Persons is celebrated annually to recognize the contributions of older persons and to examine issues that affect their lives.
|
|
|
|
 |
World Mental Health Day - October 10
WFMH is an international membership organization founded to advance the prevention of mental and emotional disorders, the proper treatment and care of those with such disorders, and the promotion of mental health.
|
|
|
|
 |
World Food Day -October 16
World Food Day provides an occasion to once again highlight the plight of 923 million undernourished people in the world.
|
|
|
|
 |
World Blood Diseases Week - 25 - 31 October
|
|
|
|
|
 |
World Stroke Day - October 29
The World Stroke Day is an excellent opportunity to turn visions into practice in a wide range of formats like campaigns towards the general population, press releases and invitations to interviews and features in mass media.
|
|
|
|
 |
World Diabetes Day - November 14
The campaign draws attention to issues of paramount importance to the diabetes world and keeps diabetes firmly in the public spotlight.
|
|
|
|
 |
World AIDS Day - December 1
World AIDS Day provides governments, national AIDS programs, faith organizations, community organizations, and individuals with an opportunity to raise awareness and focus attention on the global AIDS epidemic.
|
|
|
 |
International Day of People with Disability - December 3
On December 3 every year, International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is celebrated worldwide recognising the achievements and contributions of people with disability.
|
|
|
|