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Upcoming Events
International HIV Vaccine Awareness Day
18/05/2012 May 18th is HIV Vaccine Awareness Day (HVAD). This annual observance is a day to recognize and thank the thousands of volunteers, community members, health professionals, and scientists who are working together to find... Read more
International Day of Action for Women's Health
28/05/2012 In 1987, during a reunion of members of Women's Global Network for Reproductive Rights (WGNRR), 28 May was declared as International Day of Action for Women's Health. In 1999, it was officially recognised by the... Read more
World No Tobacco Day
31/05/2012 World No Tobacco Day is celebrated around the world on 31 May. This annual celebration focuses on the dangers of using tobacco, the business practices of tobacco companies, what WHO is doing to fight the tobacco... Read more
National Blood Donor Month
01/06/2012 June is National Blood Donor Month in South Africa. This is a time when South African National Blood Service (SANBS) pays tribute to its 350 000 blood donors, who sacrifice their time in an effort to save lives of... Read more
Men's Health Month
01/06/2012 June is Men's Health month, a month dedicated to educating men around the country about the health risks they may face, how to prevent them, what symptoms to look out for, and where to get medical assistance
World Blood Donor Day
14/06/2012 World Blood Donor Day is commemorated annually on 14 June in a global celebration of the millions of people throughout the world who give their blood on a voluntary, unpaid basis to save the lives of those in need. The... Read more
National Epilepsy Day
21/06/2012 Epilepsy is the most common neurological condition. About one in every 100 people have epilepsy. A single seizure does not necessarily mean you have epilepsy. Epilepsy can affect anyone at any age. 75% of people with... Read more
Mental Illness Awareness Month
01/07/2012 A mental disorder or mental illness is a psychological or behavioral pattern generally associated with subjective distress or disability that occurs in an individual, and which is not a part of normal development or... Read more
World Breastfeeding Week
01/08/2012 The World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is the greatest outreach vehicle for the breastfeeding movement being celebrated in over 120 countries. Officially it is celebrated from 1-7 August.