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Month
January
February
Day
Event
Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
4
World Braille Day
23
27
28
March
Remarks
The most frequent cancer among women in Ghana
Braille is the script that blind people can read with
their fingers
Chronic but curable infectious disease caused by
bacteria affecting skin and nerves. Ghana = medium
burden country (WHO)
South Africa
South Africa
USA
1/3 of all cancer cases are preventable
Illegal practice, esp. common in Northern regions (up
to 50% of girls). Possible consequences are bleeding
to death, infections, fistula during birth, still birth
South Africa, USA
South Africa
One of the main factors influencing health, esp.
regarding non-communicable diseases
Month
March
April
Day
8 - 14
Event
World Glaucoma Week
11
11 - 17
No Smoking Day
World Salt Awareness Week
12
20
20
21
22
24
30
25
28
Remarks
Eye disease that leads to blindness if untreated. GH =
second highest prevalence worldwide.
One of the leading causes of preventable death
2015 dates not published yet. Too much salt
contributes to heart disease and stroke.
Kidney disease mainly caused by diabetes,
hypertension and inflammation
Every cavity is preventable
Most common genetic disorder
Crucial for life. Clean water essential for prevention of
many diseases. Water =scarce resource, dont waste it
Infectious disease, still common in Ghana, curable,
many cases remain undetected and untreated
Exercise 30 min a day. A walk in the park is perfect!
There are annual topics but you are free to prioritize a
topic of your choice.
Non curable disease of the central nervous system
with movement problems usually arising after age 50
Genetic blood clotting disorder that affects 1/10,000
2015 dates not published yet. Certain immunizations
are also important for adults
Still the number 1 reasons of medical consultations
and sick leave in Ghana
Worldwide more people die because of occupational
accidents and diseases than HIV
Month
May
Day
Event
Anti-Tobacco Campaign Month
Skin Cancer Awareness Month
5
10
15
17
17
23
June
28
World MS Day
31
Remarks
South Africa
Also Africans get skin cancer. Sun protection and early
detection are key
Chronic lung disease, due to allergic mechanisms as
well as environmental factors, rise in global incidence
Red Cross is one of the leading providers of first aid
courses
2015 date not published yet
Silent killer, treatable, 30% of adults in GH concerned,
can lead to heart attack, stroke and kidney disease
Memorial day for people living with HIV
Mainly caused during prolonged birth. An argument
against teenage pregnancy and female genital
mutilation and for medical assisted birth
Multiple Sclerosis = chronic inflammatory disease of
the nerves with no cure
Tobacco = one of the leading causes of preventable
death
South Africa
South Africa
Month
June
Day
5
Event
World Environment Day
7
14
16
19
26
28
July
August
15
11
20
28
31
Remarks
What does your company do to keep the environment
clean and to preserve nature?
US and other countries
The number of blood donations in GH is insufficient.
Give blood to save mothers in childbirth, anemic
children, accident victims and patients during surgery
5 handful of veggies and fruit per day are
recommended. Hardly any Ghanaian eats this much.
Genetic blood disorder, esp. common in West Africa
with possibility of severe complications
Illegal drug trafficking and use increasing in Ghana
Insurances can save people from significant financial
hardships and ensure childrens education.
South Africa
Month
September
Day
Event
Albinism Awareness Month
International Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Bone Marrow Stem Cell Donation and Leukaemia Awareness
Month (15/8 - 15/10)
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Deaf Awareness Month
1-7
National Headache & Migraine
Awareness Week
2-6
Back Week
8
World Physical Therapy Day
9
International Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Day
10
International Gynecological Health Day
10
World Suicide Prevention Day
13
19
21
26
26
28
Remarks
Most common cancer in men, most cases in age 50+
South Africa
The pregnant womens alcohol consumption can
permanently damage the health of unborn children
Suicide = often a result of depression (due to genetic
predisposition, stress, trauma or hormonal
imbalance), alcoholism, drug abuse or other mental
health problems. 5 Ghanaians commit suicide daily.
Month
September
October
Day
29
Event
World Heart Day
10
12
13
15
15
16
16
17
17
Remarks
Cardiovascular disease = leading cause of death in
Ghana, esp. in urban environments. 90% preventable
Month
October
November
Day
20
Event
World Osteoporosis Day
23
24
29
30
12
14
17
19
19
20
25
Remarks
Common progressive bone disease with increased risk
of fracture, esp. in age 50+, preventable
Ghana = moderate iodine deficiency, decreases child
survival, impairs growth and development
No cases in Ghana since 2009, vaccination
= 1 of the top5 causes of death in GH, often leading to
severe disability, mostly due to hypertension
Month
December
Day
Human Rights Month
1
Event
Remarks
9
10