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World Organ Donor Day – 17 October

Remember the importance of organ donation in saving lives!

On the occasion of World Organ Donor Day, celebrated every year on 17 October, the Ministry of Health and the Luxembourg Transplant association, the official body for managing donations and transplants in Luxembourg, are renewing their efforts to raise awareness of organ donation.

To support this cause, Luxexpo The Box hosted the 14th Spinning Marathon on 8 October. This sporting and charitable event brought together a large number of sportsmen and women with the aim of raising public awareness of the crucial role played by organ donors in our society.

For a number of serious illnesses, organ transplantation remains the only means of treatment to ensure patients’ survival. For others, an organ transplant offers the possibility of regaining a quality of life that is less dependent on the equipment that supports their failing organs.

It is therefore essential that Luxembourg contributes to organ donation so that Luxembourg residents can benefit from transplants.

Without organ donation, there can be no transplants!

Even though organ procurement and transplantation activities are recovering worldwide, the negative impact of COVID-19 will remain for some time. In Luxembourg, 8 people donated their organs in 2022 (compared with only 2 in 2021). As a result, 38 organs from Luxembourg were successfully transplanted by centres in the Eurotransplant network (European network for the management of organ procurement and transplantation). 105 patients (+15 compared with 2020) were registered on the national pre-transplant list awaiting transplantation in a foreign centre. 55 new patients were added to the list during the year and 1 patient on the list died in 2022. In 2022, 35 residents of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg received transplants in foreign centres.

Order your passport of life

In Luxembourg, any deceased person is potentially considered an organ donor. Subscribing to the « passport of life », Luxembourg’s organ donor card, facilitates the work of doctors and spares the family from having to make difficult decisions.

Download your donor card using the « passport of life » application available on iPhone and Android, or on sante.lu.

Further information on organ donation is also available at http://www.luxtransplant.lu/.

Source: Text: https://gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/toutes_actualites/communiques/2023/10-octobre/17-journee-don-organe Press release by the Ministry of Health 
                Image: https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/my-organ-donation-opt-out-hell/

World Blood Donor Day – 14 June 2024

Every year countries around the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day (WBDD). The event serves to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products and to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their life-saving gifts of blood.

A blood service that gives patients access to safe blood and blood products in sufficient quantity is a key component of an effective health system. The global theme of World Blood Donor Day changes each year in recognition of the selfless individuals who donate their blood for people unknown to them.

On World Blood Donor Day, celebrated on 14 June 2024, WHO, its partners and communities across the world will unite behind the theme: 20 years of celebrating giving: thank you blood donors!

The 20th anniversary of World Blood Donor Day is an excellent and timely opportunity to thank blood donors across the world for their life-saving donations over the years and honour the profound impact on both patients and donors. It is also a timely moment to address continued challenges, and accelerate progress towards a future where safe blood transfusion is universally accessible.

The objectives of the campaign:

  • thank and recognize the millions of voluntary blood donors who have contributed to the health and well-being of millions of people around the world.
  • showcase the achievements and challenges of national blood programmes and share best practices and lessons learned.
  • highlight the continuous need for regular, unpaid blood donation to achieve universal access to safe blood transfusion.
  • promote a culture of regular blood donation among young people and the general public and increase the diversity and sustainability of the blood donor pool.
Source: Text & Image: https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-blood-donor-day/2024

World Hypertension Day – 17 May

16 May 2024 – Hypertension is a silent yet deadly public health problem. Today, on World Hypertension Day 2024, we remind all adults to get your blood pressure measured accurately and control it to live longer. Early detection and careful management of hypertension are vital.

Hypertension is a leading risk factor for premature death and disability – in the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region especially. Untreated hypertension can lead to serious medical complications such as stroke, heart attack, heart failure, kidney damage, and other debilitating health issues.

In 2019, hypertension was estimated to affect 38% of adults aged 30–79 years in the Region – more than 104 million people. Shockingly, more than half of them (51%) are unaware of their status, and over 60% of the total are not receiving treatment. Just 16% of the total number have their condition under control.

Established risk factors include unhealthy diet (high salt and low fruit and vegetable intake), physical inactivity, tobacco and alcohol use, and obesity. Emerging risk factors include pollution (air, water, noise, light), urbanization and loss of green space.

In humanitarian settings in the Region, such as conflict-affected contexts or areas affected by man-made and natural disasters including climate-related disasters, the burden of hypertension is even worse. This is the result of limited resources, heightened stress levels and inadequate access to health care in such settings.

Urgent action is needed to improve diagnosis, treatment, and control rates to combat the burden of hypertension in the Eastern Mediterranean Region. It’s vital to empower people to accurately measure their blood pressure (or have it measured for them), take control of their health, and embrace lifestyle changes.

Currently, the significant gaps in hypertension management and control efforts in the Region hinder progress towards Sustainable Development Goal target 3.4 – to reduce premature mortality due to noncommunicable diseases.

Hypertension, and its complications, worsens inequalities and imposes economic hardships on patients and their families, as well as on health systems and national economic and development agendas.

 

Source: Text: https://www.emro.who.int/media/news/world-hypertension-day-on-17-may-2024   Image: https://www.cdc.gov/globalhealth/healthprotection/resources/awareness/world-hypertension-day.

Journey mondiale du rein – 9 mars 2024

La Journée Mondiale Du Rein est une campagne de sensibilisation mondiale visant à accroître la prise de conscience de l’importance des reins

La Journée mondiale du rein a lieu chaque année. Des centaines d’évènements sont organisés dans le monde entier, allant des dépistages publics en Argentine aux marathons de Zumba en Malaisie. Tout cela dans le but de sensibiliser un maximum de monde. Sensibiliser à la prévention, aux facteurs de risque ainsi qu’aux conditions de vie lorsqu’on souffre d’une maladie rénale. Nous faisons cela parce que nous souhaitons des soins de santé rénale accessibles à tous.

Promouvoir un accès équitable aux soins et une utilisation optimale des médicaments

La maladie rénale chronique (MRC) toucherait plus de 850 millions de personnes dans le monde et a entraîné plus de 3,1 millions de décès en 2019. Actuellement, la maladie rénale figure au 8e rang des principales causes de décès, si aucune solution n’est trouvée, elle devrait être la cinquième cause de perte d’années de vie d’ici à 2040. Au cours des trois dernières décennies, les efforts de traitement de la MRC se sont concentrés sur la préparation et la mise en œuvre de thérapies de remplacement rénal.

Le saviez-vous?

Les récentes avancées thérapeutiques offrent des possibilités inédites de prévenir ou de retarder la maladie et d’atténuer les complications telles que les maladies cardiovasculaires et l’insuffisance rénale, prolongeant ainsi la qualité de vie des personnes atteintes de MRC. Alors que ces nouvelles thérapies devraient être accessibles à tous les patients, dans tous les pays et tous les environnements, des obstacles tels que le manque de sensibilisation à la MRC, le manque de connaissances ou de confiance dans les nouvelles thérapies, la pénurie de spécialistes des maladies rénales et le coût des traitements contribuent à de profondes disparités dans l’accès aux traitements, en particulier dans les pays à revenus faibles et moyens, mais aussi dans certains pays à revenus élevés. Ces inégalités soulignent la nécessité de mettre l’accent sur la sensibilisation à la MRC et sur le développement des compétences du personnel de santé.

Pour obtenir une prise en charge optimale des maladies rénales, il faut surmonter des obstacles à plusieurs niveaux tout en tenant compte des différences de contexte entre les régions du monde. Cela comprend des lacunes dans le diagnostic précoce, le manque de couverture universelle en matière de soins de santé ou d’assurance, le faible niveau de sensibilisation parmi les professionnels de la santé, ainsi que les défis liés au coût et à l’accessibilité des médicaments. Une stratégie à plusieurs niveaux est nécessaire pour sauver des reins, des cœurs et des vies.

 

Source: Texte & Image: https://www.worldkidneyday.org/translations/francais/

World Kidney Day – 14 March 2024 *

* Celebrated on March 9 in many French-speaking areas

It is the topic that’s too BIG to ignore. On Thursday 14 March 2024, join us in highlighting just how big an issue kidney disease is. It’s not a disease that affects only a handful of people: it’s the 10th biggest killer worldwide. Your neighbour could have it. Your parent. Your work colleague. Your child. This year, we need to you to shout it from the rooftops.

We want all our followers to share the message that kidney failure is life-threatening, and that kidney transplants and dialysis aren’t cures but temporary treatments to keep loved ones with us for longer.

World Kidney Day is an annual campaign to help raise awareness of kidneys and show the suffering caused when they don’t work properly. It also aims to educate people on what kidneys do and how to improve your kidney health. How kidney disease affects people like you.

Source: Text: https://www.worldkidneyday.co.uk/    Image: https://www.worldkidneyday.org

About Kidney Disease
In the United States, more than 37 million adults are estimated to have kidney disease, also known as chronic kidney disease (CKD)—and approximately 90 percent don’t know they have it. About 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. are at risk for kidney disease. Risk factors for kidney disease include: diabeteshigh blood pressureheart diseaseobesity, and family history. People of Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian American, or Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander descent are at increased risk for developing the disease. Black or African American people are about four times as likely as White people to have kidney failure. Hispanics experience kidney failure at about double the rate of White people.

About KIDNEY EQUITY FOR ALL™
Historically, access to kidney health has remained inequitable, with persistent disparities disproportionately affecting underserved populations and impacting the entire kidney patient journey. To address these disparities, NKF is urging industry and community leaders to join them on their KIDNEY EQUITY FOR ALL mission by allocating resources to improve healthcare access and outcomes in communities of color. This is a tangible opportunity for businesses to incorporate Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles into their operations. For more information on KIDNEY EQUITY FOR ALL, visit www.kidneyequityforall.org.

Source: Text & Image: https://www.kidney.org/news/national-kidney-foundation 

World Thrombosis Day – 13 October

Shining a spotlight on thrombosis

World Thrombosis Day, founded by the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH), is a global initiative held annually on October 13th. Our mission is to raise awareness about thrombosis, a condition often underestimated and misunderstood. Your participation can help inspire positive change and ensure that more individuals are informed, protected and empowered against this often silent threat.

Know Thrombosis

Healthcare professionals worldwide should be acutely aware of the risk of blood clots in clinical settings. Blood clots, particularly deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), together venous thromboembolism (VTE), pose a significant health threat to patients. These potentially life-threatening conditions can manifest silently and without warning, making vigilance and knowledge crucial. Healthcare providers should recognize the risk factors, which include prolonged immobility, surgery, trauma, cancer, and certain medications, among others.

Timely risk assessment, prophylaxis, and early detection are essential components of preventing thrombotic events. Moreover, understanding regional and patient-specific factors that may influence clotting risk is paramount, as individual susceptibility can vary. By staying informed about the latest research, guidelines, and preventive strategies, healthcare professionals can play a pivotal role in reducing the global burden of thrombosis-related morbidity and mortality.

Source: Text: https://www.worldthrombosisday.org/    Image: www.NationalDayCalendar.com

Journée mondiale des pharmaciens – 25 septembre

La journée mondiale des pharmaciens semble exister depuis 2009, et pourtant, on en parle très peu… est-ce parce qu’elle émane de la profession elle-même et constitue une sorte de plaidoyer pro-domo ? Nous laisserons chacun se faire son opinion.

Des missions élargies

Il est loin le temps où le pharmacien était un simple distributeur de boites… ses missions ont été considérablement étendues et, outre le contrôle des ordonnances et les conseils aux patiens, il peut être amené aujourd’hui à effectuer des vaccinations et également des tests Covid.

Comme de nombreux professionnels de santé, il a été en première ligne lors de la crise sanitaire de

2020/2021. Rien que pour cela, arrêtons-nous un peu sur cette journée et rendons hommage à nos parmaciens.

Au fait, pharmacien ou pharmacienne ? 

La répartition française fait état de plus de 2/3 de pharmaciennes pour 1/3 de pharmaciens. Alors, rendons hommage à nos pharmaciennes…

Un site à visiter : jm-pharmaciens.lequotidiendupharmacien.fr   Source: Texte: Journée mondiale   Image: Pharmacies de garde        2è image:  Facebook – Ordre des pharmaciens du Québec

World Pharmacists Day – 25 September 2023

“Pharmacy strengthening health systems” is the theme of World Pharmacists Day in 2023

At a time when health systems around the world are recovering from the COVID-19 crisis and general consensus is that urgent action is needed for health services to meet future needs, this year’s World Pharmacists Day campaign presents opportunities to increase awareness of pharmacists as an intelligent solution.

COVID-19 has presented undeniable evidence of the capabilities of the pharmacy profession to support health systems. According to FIP member organisation the American Pharmacists Association, for example, during the pandemic pharmacy teams in the USA provided over 350 million clinical interventions in the form of COVID testing, vaccination, treatment and in-patient care.

Many international agencies and think tanks define a well-functioning health system as having: an accessible and reliable supply of medicines and technologies; trained and motivated healthcare workers; good infrastructure (including improved governance); evidence-based policies; strong plans; and adequate funding. 

Beyond doubt, pharmacy is essential for access to health, a safe supply chan and the responsible use of medicines. FIP supports the profession in these key roles, but is also working to transform practice, science, education and workforce with the FIP Development Goals and aligned resources, supporting national organisations with global policy statements and calling on governments to increase funding for health and improve environments for healthcare professionals.

FIP’s mission is to support global health by enabling the advancement of pharmaceutical practice, sciences and education. Let’s take community pharmacy as an example. This sector of the profession strengthens healthcare through providing advice, information and education, triage, screening/testing and referral, administering vaccinations, prescribing and reducing polymedication, and follow up.

However, there is a wide range of other needs that can be met by community pharmacists, which would relieve pressure on and save time for other areas of the health system. As the experts on medicines, more pharmacists could be allowed to prescribe and initiate medication. Pharmacists also have the skills to take on the management of patients with long-term conditions such as diabetes. Advances and progress in all countries and territories are needed if we are to achieve universal health coverage.

 

Source: Text & Image: https://www.fip.org/world-pharmacists-day

World Blood Donor Day – 14 June 2023

The slogan for 2023 World Blood Donor Day campaign, celebrated on 14 June 2023, is “Give blood, give plasma, share life, share often.” It focuses on patients requiring life-long transfusion support and underlines the role every single person can play, by giving the valuable gift of blood or plasma. It also highlights the importance of giving blood or plasma regularly to create a safe and sustainable supply of blood and blood products that can be always available, all over the world, so that all patients in need can receive timely treatment.

The objectives are to:

  • celebrate and thank individuals who donate blood and encourage more people to become new donors;
  • encourage people in good health to donate blood regularly, as often as is safe and possible, to transform the quality of life for transfusion dependent patients and help to build a secure blood supply in all countries in the world;  
  • highlight the critical roles of voluntary non-remunerated regular blood and plasma donations in achieving universal access to safe blood products for all populations; and
  • mobilize support at national, regional and global levels among governments and development partners to invest in, strengthen and sustain national blood programmes.

 

Source: Text: https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-blood-donor-day/2023    Image: Freepik

 

Journée mondiale de l’amylose – 26 octobre

L’amylose est une maladie rare et au diagnostic complexe à établir. Elle est totalement méconnue du grand public mais, et c’est un peu plus inquiétant, elle l’est également de la majorité des professionnels de santé.

World Amyloidosis Day

Pour sa première édition, en 2021, la Journée Mondiale de l’Amylose organisée par Amyloidosis Alliance et les organisations de patients dans plus de 18 pays, souhaite alerter sur l’errance diagnostique des patients qui dure en moyenne 4 ans.

Il est essentiel de mieux faire connaître la maladie pour bénéficier d’une meilleure prise en charge et d’un accès plus rapide aux soins.

Un site à visiter : www.worldamyloidosisday.org    Source: Texte: Journée mondiale   Image: podcastics.com

L’amylose est une maladie rare dans laquelle des protéines anormalement repliées forment des accumulations appelées fibrilles amyloïdes qui s’accumulent dans différents tissus et organes, menant parfois à une dysfonction organique, une défaillance organique et au décès.

Source: Texte: https://www.merckmanuals.com/fr-ca/accueil/troubles-hormonaux-et-m%C3%A9taboliques/amylose/