World Heart Day
CADIOVASCULAR DISEASES Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are disorders of the heart and blood vessels. Theme: A simple promise… for MY HEART for YOUR HEART, for ALL OUR HEARTS FACTS Cardiovascular diseases take the lives of 17.9 million people yearly which are 31% of...
World Suicide Prevention Day
World Suicide Prevention Day September 10 THEME: Working Together to Prevent Suicide KEY FACTS Every year, 800 000 people die due to suicide For every suicide occurrence, there are many more attempted suicides each year Suicide is the second leading cause of death...
World Breastfeeding Week
World Breastfeeding Week 1-7 of August Exclusive breastfeeding is when a baby receives only breast milk on demand, exclusively for 6 months without any solid, fluids or water. Facts about Breastfeeding The first milk the baby takes produces colostrum which is highly...