Love, Support n Understand Autism
The month of April has been observed as Autism Awareness month across the globe. Autism belongs to a collection of developmental disorders known as the autism spectrum disorders (ASD). A spectrum disorder is a group of disorders with similar features. While one person may have mild symptoms, another might have more severe ones. Autism is a severe developmental disability that generally begins at birth or within the first three years of life. It is the result of a neurological disorder that changes the way the brain functions — causing delays or problems in many different skills from...
Read MoreFind, Treat and Cure TB…
World TB Day 24 March is observed to create public awareness about tuberculosis which is one of major epidemic in the world, causing the deaths of nearly one-and-a-half million people each year, mostly in developing countries. Tuberculosis (popularly known as “TB”) is a disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It mainly infects the lungs, although it also can affect other organs. It has been estimated by the World Health Organisation (WHO) that worldwide there are 490,000 cases of active TB and sickness in children, and 64,000 deaths of children from TB each...
Read MoreEvery Drop Counts…
World Water Day is celebrated on 22 March every year. It’s a day to celebrate the very essence of our life i.e.water. It’s a day to make a difference for the members of the global population who suffer from water related issues. It’s a day to prepare for how we manage water in the future. Water is at the core of sustainable development. Water resources, and the range of services they provide, underpin poverty reduction, economic growth and environmental sustainability. From food and energy security to human and environmental health, water contributes to improvements in social...
Read MoreWorld Down Syndrome Day 21 March
This day is observed to raise public awareness of Down syndrome, a congenital disorder caused by having an extra 21st chromosome.Through different activities and events, the abilities and accomplishments of people with Down syndrome have been showcased globally. The purpose of such events is to focus on encouraging independence, self-advocacy and freedom of choices for people with Down syndrome. This year, World Down’s Syndrome Day will focus on equality and how people with the genetic condition can contribute to their community while living a life of choice and opportunity. Down...
Read MoreSmile for Life: World Oral Health Day
World Oral Health Day is observed on 20th March 2015 This day is observed to celebrate the benefits of a healthy mouth, to promote worldwide awareness of the issues around oral health and the importance of looking after oral hygiene to everyone old and young. The theme for this year is “World Oral Health Day 2015, Smile for life”! This implies: ‘lifelong smile’ and ‘celebrating life’. In addition, it also means ‘positivity’ and ‘having fun’ as people only smile if they are happy and have a healthy life. Oral Health care of children: And good oral care starts...
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