On November 3rd, One Health Day promotes efforts worldwide to bring together health disciplines that affect humans, animals, and the environment. The day also recognizes how closely our shared environment impacts human health. Did you know that certain animals spread diseases between animals and humans called zoonotic diseases? Some […]
World Mosquito Day – 20 August
You may be wondering why we have a World Mosquito Day when these animals are responsible for the transmission of malaria. Well, that is what this day is all about; raising awareness regarding this, so that more people will be safe and protected. It is also important to recognize that […]
World Malaria Day – 25 April 2022
The day is celebrated and observed to raise awareness about this life-threatening disease and to encourage people to come together in order to prevent it. World Malaria Day is celebrated and observed on 25 April every year to raise awareness about this life-threatening disease that continues to pose a threat […]
Journée mondiale du moustique – 20 août
S’il y a des découvertes qui ont sauvé de nombreuses vies, celles du Dr Ronald Ross, le 20 août 1897 en fait assurément partie. Il a en effet isolé le responsable de la transmission de la malaria à l’homme, à savoir : le moustique femelle. Il n’en fallait guère plus […]
World Heart Day – 29 September
Heart Day is part of an international campaign to spread awareness about heart disease and stroke prevention. This is the perfect day to quit smoking, get exercising and start eating healthy – all in the name of keeping your ticker in good working order, and improving the health and well being […]
World Malaria Day – 25 April
World Malaria Day is observed on April 25 each year. Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by parasites that are transmitted to people through the bites of infected mosquitoes. About half of the worlds’ population is at risk of malaria, particularly those in lower-income countries. It infects more than 500 […]