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World Leprosy Day 2019 World Leprosy Day 2019 Leprosy is one of the oldest diseases known to humankind. It is also known as Hansen’s disease. The aim of this day is to raise awareness of a disease that many people believe to be extinct, when in fact around 210,000 new cases are diagnosed each year, and…

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the world’s number one killer, resulting in 18.6 million deaths a year. It has many causes like diabetes, high blood pressure, smoking and obesity. For the 520 million people living with CVD, COVID-19 has been heartbreaking. Many have been afraid to attend routine and emergency appointments, and have become isolated from…

This is a day designed to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their life-saving gifts of blood and to raise awareness of the need for regular blood donations to ensure the quality, safety and availability of blood and blood products for patients in need. These donations can help patients suffering from life-threatening conditions live longer and…

DonateLife Week is a key part of the Australian Government’s national reform program to increase organ and tissue donation and transplantation outcomes. Each year, events are held across Australia during DonateLife Week to encourage all Australians to register their donation decision and to discuss their donation decisions with their loved ones. “Around 1,600 people are…

World Malaria Day is a chance to shine a spotlight on the global effort to control malaria. It highlights the need for continued investment and sustained political commitment for malaria prevention and control. Malaria remains both a major cause and a consequence of global poverty and inequity. “According to the World Malaria Report 2016,  there…

  Parkinson’s is a progressive neurological disorder that affects a person’s control of their body movements.  The disease is degenerating and often life threatening, requiring an immediate stop. This April, the Shake It Up Australia foundation is promoting and raising funds for the Parkinson’s disease. “32 Aussies are diagnosed with the disease every day” Get…