world days
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International Women's Day
12th February 2021
International Women's Day sees a number of missions to help forge a gender equal world. Celebrating women's achievements and increasing visibility, while calling out inequality, is key.
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Universal Health Coverage and integration of NCDs
11th December 2020
Universal Health Coverage may seem like a far-off goal, but pioneering countries worldwide are demonstrating that it is possible – along with the integration of noncommunicable diseases into essential health benefit packages.
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Patient Solidarity Day
03rd December 2020
Patient Solidarity Day takes place each December. Thousands of people from around the world rally around one key issue facing patients and raise awareness by hosting events and showing support for the Day.
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Join the Movement to prevent stroke!
28th October 2020
Over the last decade, the lifetime risk of stroke for people aged 35 and over has increased from 1 in 6 to 1 in 4. Yet, 90% of strokes are associated with mobidiable and preventable risk factors. This year's campaign focuses on exercise as a method of prevention. That's why the World Stroke Organization (WSO) is calling everyone to Join the MoveMent and be a part of the world's biggest dance chain on #WorldStrokeDay.
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World Osteoporosis Day
16th October 2020
World Osteoporosis Day aims to make osteoporosis and fracture prevention a global health priority.
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International NASH Day
11th June 2020
International NASH Day (IND) is a global awareness and action initiative of the Global Liver Institute (GLI). Held annually on June 12 since 2018, IND convenes partners from around the world to draw attention to the most pressing topics in the fight against nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).