Smoking is one of the bad addictive habits that can result in death. It has been a major health problem for many decades. Approximately 8 million people die each year because of tobacco consumption. Around 1.2 million are the result of non-smokers being exposed to second-hand smoke. Ipokrate is celebrating the World no-tobacco day to raise awareness of the danger that smoking could cause death and to urge smokers to dilute or quit smoking.
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World Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Day takes place on 30 May every year. its a day of global Solidarity, collective action and hope.
Every year on May 29th, the United Nations marks the International Day of UN Peacekeepers. This day serves to honor the dedication of UN Peacekeepers, bravery, and sacrifice.
May is Huntington’s Disease Awareness Month. Huntington’s disease (HD) is a fatal genetic disorder that causes the progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain.
May is Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Awareness Month. BPD is a mental health condition characterized by emotional instability, unstable relationships, and an unstable sense of self.
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, EDS, a type of hypermobility, is a disease that weakens the connective tissues of your body, things like tendons and ligaments that hold parts of your body together, it also can weaken blood vessels and organs.
World Thyroid Day is observed every year on May 25. It is an international health awareness day aimed at informing the public about the importance of the thyroid gland and raising awareness about thyroid-related diseases.
Worldwide about 1 percent of the population is diagnosed with schizophrenia. About 1.5 million people will be diagnosed with schizophrenia this year around the world. Ipokrate is observing the World Schizophrenia day to raise awareness of this chronic disease, how to treat and understand people living with Schizophrenia.
Obstetric fistula is a hole between the birth canal and bladder or rectum or both, caused by prolonged, obstructed labour without access to timely, quality medical treatment. It often leads to severe and chronic health problems, depression and social isolation.
Biological Diversity is the source of life, the richer the diversity of life, the greater the opportunity for medical discoveries and economic development. In addition, 40 per cent of the world’s economy and 80 per cent of the needs of the poor are derived from biological resources. Ipokrate is celebrating the International day for biological diversity to raise awareness about the biodiversity importance and the necessity to protect and develop it.
The World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development is a United Nations–sanctioned international holiday for the promotion of diversity issues. It is currently held on May 21
International Autoimmune Arthritis Day, celebrated annually on May 20th. Autoimmune arthritis is a group of diseases in which the immune system mistakenly targets the body's joints, tissues, and organs, leading to inflammation and damage