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Tuesday 3 May 2016: World Asthma Day

Asthma, a chronic inflammatory disease, usually results from the combination of a genetic predisposition and environmental factors such as allergens (moulds, house dust mites and pollen), tobacco smoke or air pollution. During an episode, the lining of the bronchi swells, causing their ...

28 Apr 2016 | International World day

Monday 25 April 2016: World Malaria Day

Caused by a parasite of the genus Plasmodium, malaria is transmitted to humans through bites from the female Anopheles mosquito. World Malaria Day is held every year on 25 April and the theme for this year will be: “End Malaria For Good”. ...

20 Apr 2016 | International World day

Sunday 17 April: World Haemophilia Day

Haemophilia is a hereditary disease characterised by bleeding due to a deficiency of coagulation factors. Haemophilia A is the most widespread form, affecting one in every 5,000 boys born. ...

12 Apr 2016 | International World day

Thursday 7 April 2016: World Health Day

Celebrated on 7 April next, World Health Day will be devoted to diabetes this year. The incidence of diabetes is growing rapidly worldwide, and more particularly in developing countries. In 2014, 9% of the adult population was diabetic. ...

04 Apr 2016 | International World day

Saturday 2 April 2016: World Autism Awareness Day

Next Saturday, 2 April, is World Autism Awareness Day. This event is aimed at reminding the general public, professionals and politicians of the need to improve the quality of life of people suffering from this disorder. ...

29 Mar 2016 | World day

Tuesday 1 December: World AIDS Day

Acquired immune deficiency syndrome, or AIDS, is the most advanced stage of infection with HIV, a virus that attacks the cells of the immune system, and is characterised by the appearance of infections and certain cancers. To date, there is no way ...

27 Nov 2015 | World day