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𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟸𝟿𝚃𝙷 𝚂𝙴𝙿𝚃𝙴𝙼𝙱𝙴𝚁 🅃🄷🄴🄼🄴: 𝗨𝘀𝗲 ❤️ 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 ❤️ Every year, World Heart Day is commemorated to bring attention to the growing issues concerning cardiovascular disease, heart health, and effective management strategies. The majority of heart diseases are silent killers that develop suddenly and without warning. Cases of heart diseases are significantly on the rise, especially among young people. This is caused by some lifestyle changes, including stress, inactivity, smoking, drinking, using illegal substances, and taking dangerous supplements, among others. By making sure these messages are heard by as many people as possible, we can beat cardiovascular diseases and ensure that every heart beats. Everyone has a chance today to reflect on how they can use ❤️ for themselves, the environment, and mankind in the most effective ways. Please visit www.dredeh.com for more on Health Awareness and Health Education  With Getz Pharma

​ 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗 𝗥𝗔𝗕𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟸𝟾𝚃𝙷 𝚂𝙴𝙿𝚃𝙴𝙼𝙱𝙴𝚁 🅃🄷🄴🄼🄴: 𝗥𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗲𝘀: 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵, 𝗭𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘀 It is observed annually to raise awareness about rabies prevention and to celebrate advancements in the fight against this dreadful illness.  This theme's One Health section has been created to guarantee that everyone see themselves as a vital partner who can exert influence and contribute to the eradication of rabies.  Today, safe and effective human and animal vaccines are among the crucial instruments available to reduce human rabies mortality, while community engagement in successful rabies prevention is the key to success. We have a specific objective to pursue, and even though we have achieved a lot of progress, we must keep cooperating to reach the target of Zero deaths by 2030. Therefore, it is essential to collaborate with stakeholders, advocates, and individuals at the community, municipal, national, and international levels in order to rebuild

​ 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗 𝗘𝗡𝗩𝗜𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟸𝟼𝚃𝙷 𝚂𝙴𝙿𝚃𝙴𝙼𝙱𝙴𝚁 🅃🄷🄴🄼🄴: 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀 The purpose of World Environmental Health Day is to increase public awareness of the vital work done by environmental health experts around the world and to inspire people to take action to safeguard the environment. Future generations should be concerned about the natural catastrophes, calamities, pollution, climate change, and global warming that have occurred over the world. These environmental problems result in a decline in the environment's quality, including the air, water, food, and other elements necessary for daily human living. The realisation of the SDGs is critically dependent on environmental health.  More than ever, the value of the environmental health workforce must be emphasi

​ 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟸𝟼𝚃𝙷 𝚂𝙴𝙿𝚃𝙴𝙼𝙱𝙴𝚁 This day aims to increase knowledge of contraception options and empower young people to make well-informed choices about their sexual and reproductive health. People should be aware of contraception's benefits in the fight against unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases like HIV. For couples and individuals to make free and responsible decisions about the number and spacing of their children, contraception is a crucial component. Planning a family gives people more chances to reach their potential; they can participate and make contributions, which promotes more affluent and stable communities.  Reducing sexually transmitted illnesses, high-risk pregnancies, mother and infant mortality, and teenage and unplanned pregnancies can be accomplished through increasing access to affordable contraception and family planning programmes. Female empowerment is also important in motivating women to make

​ 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗔𝗧𝗔𝗫𝗜𝗔 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟸𝟻𝚃𝙷 𝚂𝙴𝙿𝚃𝙴𝙼𝙱𝙴𝚁 Ataxia is a rare brain disorder which presents with complete loss of control over one's physical movements Although any region of the body can be affected, ataxic patients typically struggle with maintaining balance and walking.  Today is set aside to raise awareness of this neurological condition. Additionally, we want to inspire those who have the disease and make sure that more doctors are knowledgeable about ataxia because, with the right information, they can assist in spotting early signs and symptoms and offer prompt medical therapy that can help limit disability. Teams of researchers and organisations from all over the world are motivated to join in the quest for a cure. Giving patients with ataxia both physical and emotional support is crucial as it will enable them to manage their condition and maintain a positive outlook. Please visit www.dredeh.com for more on Health Awareness and Health Educa

​ 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗 𝗥𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗔 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟸𝟻𝚃𝙷 𝚂𝙴𝙿𝚃𝙴𝙼𝙱𝙴𝚁 The retina, a remarkably thin layer of the eye, plays a crucial role in vision. We remember those living with retinal disorders and are less able to move around, get an education or a job, and lack support to carry out daily activities. Lack of access to routine eye care makes all of these issues even worse. It is common knowledge that the COVID19 outbreak disrupted health services, including eye care, thereby delaying diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up plans.  This annual event aims to inform people on the need to take care of their eyes. As we come into the light, we are urged not to leave anyone in the dark. Make sure you follow the recommended eye care practices and schedule routine visits with an eye specialist. Please visit www.dredeh.com for more on Health Awareness and Health Education  Photo credit: Centre for sight

​ 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗 𝗟𝗨𝗡𝗚 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟸𝟻𝚃𝙷 𝚂𝙴𝙿𝚃𝙴𝙼𝙱𝙴𝚁 🅃🄷🄴🄼🄴: 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗹𝗹 We all have the chance to work together to advocate for improved lung health worldwide on this day. Most people do not think much about their lung health until they have respiratory tract illnesses. The state of our lungs and the onset of respiratory issues can be influenced by heredity, disease, and the environment. Lung health is at risk from inequality in the management of these factors, especially when it comes to environmental health concerns that are widely modifiable, like poverty, air pollution, cigarette use, and climate change.  We will go through what we can do to eliminate these disparities this year with the goal to lessen the worldwide burden of the major respiratory diseases and the effects of COVID. This is accomplished through improving access to screening tests, to aid in the early diagnosis, and treatment of lung disorders.  World leaders are urged to cooperate to

​ 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗 𝗔𝗟𝗭𝗛𝗘𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗥’𝗦 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟸𝟷𝚂𝚃 𝚂𝙴𝙿𝚃𝙴𝙼𝙱𝙴𝚁 🅃🄷🄴🄼🄴: 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮, 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗔𝗹𝘇𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗿’𝘀 Alzheimer’s disease is a lifelong condition that deteriorates one's memory, mental abilities, and capacity for simple tasks. It is a prevalent type of dementia that causes memory loss and the loss of other crucial cognitive abilities severe enough to affect a person's everyday life.  This year's theme is centred on post-diagnosis support for dementia. After being diagnosed with dementia, many things come to mind. The unmet support needs that resulted from this diagnosis demonstrate the importance of providing all-encompassing care for the physical, mental, and social wellness of those who are living with dementia. Only so much can be done by the medical staff. It is up to us to reassure them that they are not alone and to encourage them to find meaning in life despite their condition. This day aims to combat the widespread stigma associ

​ 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗 𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘𝗧𝗬 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟷𝟽𝚃𝙷 𝚂𝙴𝙿𝚃𝙴𝙼𝙱𝙴𝚁 🅃🄷🄴🄼🄴: 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆  If medications are improperly stored, prescribed, dispensed, administered, or inadequately monitored, they can cause major harm, disabilities, and even death. However, everyone will eventually need to take medication to either treat or prevent illness. This is the reason for the immediate call to action to increase medication safety and raise awareness of the significant burden of medication-induced harm worldwide. All parties need to work together to create strategies for preventing medication errors and minimising drug-related harm, especially in high-risk situations including change of care provider, the use of several drugs at once (seen in chronic diseases), and the use of medications that look-alike or sound-alike.  The goal is to raise public awareness and involvement, improve understanding of drug concepts,  improve patient safety and lessen patient harm. T

​ 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗 𝗟𝗬𝗠𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗠𝗔 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟷𝟻𝚃𝙷 𝚂𝙴𝙿𝚃𝙴𝙼𝙱𝙴𝚁 🅃🄷🄴🄼🄴: 𝗪𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗻'𝘁 𝗪𝗮𝗶𝘁 World Lymphoma Awareness Day is observed to increase public understanding of lymphatic system cancers. The objective is to raise awareness of this condition to promote early detection and access to effective treatment measures. There have been fewer diagnoses and more advanced cancers than anticipated as a result of people being reluctant to seek medical help when they have symptoms and not having access to doctors or healthcare facilities. It is noteworthy that lymphomas like any disease can present with a wide range of symptoms hence the need to visit the hospital when one is ill for proper assessment. We join the millions of people on this cause today because We Can't Wait to halt the pandemic's unforeseen impacts on the lymphoma community.  We can’t wait to identify and take care of our health issues related to lymphomas.  We can’t wait to help those w

​ 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗 𝗦𝗘𝗣𝗦𝗜𝗦 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟷𝟹𝚃𝙷 𝚂𝙴𝙿𝚃𝙴𝙼𝙱𝙴𝚁 🅃🄷🄴🄼🄴: 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀, 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 Sepsis is a life-threatening organ dysfunction brought on by the body's immune system reacting to infection. Although the chances of recovery and survival are better with early diagnosis, there is no guarantee for a favourable outcome. Antibiotic-resistant microbes in particular can make treatment difficult. So, our goal is to prevent infections. World Sepsis Day is an annual event for everyone to help save lives by raising awareness of one of the leading causes of deaths. As a result, raising awareness mostly involves educating the public on ways to prevent infections, particularly in vulnerable groups (those with underlying chronic illnesses). This includes, among other things, proper personal hygiene, particularly hand hygiene, lifestyle changes (healthy eating and exercise), immunizations, and prompt hospital visits when ill for early diagnosis and treatment. Phot

​ 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗 𝗦𝗨𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗗𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟷𝟶𝚃𝙷 𝚂𝙴𝙿𝚃𝙴𝙼𝙱𝙴𝚁 🅃🄷🄴🄼🄴:𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 Worldwide, thousands of individuals commit suicide every year, and for every suicide, there are probably more people trying to commit suicide and many more having serious thoughts of doing the same. The actions of such people also have a significant impact on their families and loved ones.  Simply telling people not to worry is insufficient. Our actions no matter how big or small, can give hope to people who are struggling with their mental health and those bereaved by suicide, this is why creating hope through action has been the focus for three years. Therefore, we should make it clear that we care about them and wish to help them. Reducing the stigma attached to mental health illnesses, improving access to mental health therapies, and implementing suicide prevention programmes should be top priorities on the global public health agend

​ 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗚𝗬𝗡𝗔𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗚𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟷𝟶𝚃𝙷 𝚂𝙴𝙿𝚃𝙴𝙼𝙱𝙴𝚁 This year, attention is being paid to cancers that arise in a woman's reproductive system, termed gynaecological cancers. The ovaries, uterus, cervix, vagina, and vulva are all parts of the female reproductive system. Since there are screening tests and vaccines available for some of these cancers, we must educate ourselves and the women around us about these illnesses. The significance of either of these should not be understated, and we must urge women to volunteer for screening exercises and follow up afterwards. Due to little funding, many aspects of women's health remain poorly understood. Raising awareness and encouraging more participation in women's health research and advocacy are crucial to remedying this disparity and offering answers to questions about female reproductive health. Photo credit: MedEx

​ 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 ☎️ WHAT ASPECTS OF MY HEALTH SHOULD I FOCUS ON IN THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER? 🄼🄾🄽🅃🄷 Blood Cancer Awareness Month Heart Awareness Month  Sickle Cell Awareness Month International Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month Reye's Syndrome Awareness Month 🅆🄴🄴🄺 World Retinal Week (19th Sept - 25th Sept) 🄳🄰🅈 4th: World Sexual Health Day 9th: International Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Day 10th: International Gynaecological Health Day 10th: World Suicide Prevention Day 13th: World Sepsis Day 15th: World Lymphoma Awareness Day 17th: World Patient Safety Day 21th: World Alzheimer's Day 25th: World Retina Day 25th: World Lung Day 25th: International Ataxia Awareness Day 26th: World Environmental Health Day 26th: World Conception Day 28th: World Rabies Day 29th: World Heart Day Can't find a popular health awareness day, week or month in September, kindly indicate it in the comment section. About The Health Awareness Call ☎️ There is no d