October 2018

23 Oct

24 October 2018 World Polio Day

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Poliomyelitis is a highly infectious disease that most commonly affects children under the age of 5. The virus is spread person to person, typically through contaminated water. It can attack the nervous system, and in some instances, lead to paralysis. There is no cure, but there is a safe and effective vaccine. Polio can be prevented through immunization. The strategy to eradicate polio is therefore based on preventing...

12 Oct

Global Hand Washing Day October 15, 2018

by Elisabeth Covella-Hanley

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Global Handwashing Day is a global advocacy day dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding about the importance of handwashing with soap as an effective and affordable way to prevent diseases and save lives. The first Global Handwashing Day was held in 2008, when over 120 million children around the world washed their hands with soap in more than 70 countries. Since 2008, community and national leaders...

11 Oct

International Day of the Girl Child October 11, 2018

by Elisabeth Covella-Hanley

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2018 Theme – With Her: A Skilled GirlForce International Day of the Girl Child is celebrated on Thursday October 11, 2108. “The day aims to highlight and address the needs and challenges girls face, while promoting girls’ empowerment and the fulfillment of their human rights.” (United Nations) This day was created on December 19, 2011 when the United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution 66/170 to declare October 11 as...