Awareness Days

Fungal disease awareness week 2022

Fungal diseases are often caused by fungi that are common in the environment. Most fungi are not dangerous, but some types can be harmful to health. Mild fungal skin diseases can look like a rash and are very common. Fungal diseases in the lungs are often similar to other illnesses such as the flu or tuberculosis. Fungal diseases can be extremely serious and, particularly for those […]

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CELEBRATING THE FIRST EVER WORLD FIELD EPIDEMIOLOGY DAY

The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated that diseases know no borders and has stressed the necessity of effective field epidemiology capacity, that safeguards and promotes the health of its citizens. In honour of field epidemiologists across the globe, the Training Programs in Epidemiology and Public Health Interventions Network (TEPHINET) has declared 7 September 2021 #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay. A

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Stop stigma: Communicate, cooperate, condomise to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted infections

STI/Condom Awareness Week; 10 – 16 February 2020  Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) do not discriminate or respect boundaries; they can affect anyone who is sexually active regardless of nationality, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and economic status. STIs are among the most common communicable diseases and constitute a major global public health burden.  The

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World Antibiotic Awareness Week 2019

18 – 24 November 2019 Every year in November, World Antibiotic Awareness Week (WAAW) is commemorated globally to raise awareness of Antibiotic Resistance and promote behavioural change and to encourage best practices among the general public, health workers and policy makers.  Following an increase in Antibiotic Resistance globally, the World Health Organization (WHO) recognises Antibiotic

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