World Cancer Day (4 Feb) is an initiative of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), working to unite the cancer community to reduce the global cancer burden, promote greater equity, and integrate cancer control …
This International Volunteers Day (5 December), we celebrate the incredible power of collective action. It’s a reminder that every act of volunteering, big or small, helps build a stronger and more connected world. Every contribution …
World COPD Day is organized by the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) in collaboration with health care professionals and COPD patient groups throughout the world. This year’s theme is “Short of breath, think …
International Day of Older Persons aims to raise awareness about the contributions of older people and the challenges they face in an ageing world, as well as encouraging societies to create supportive environments to enable …
World Mental Health Day aims to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world to mobilise efforts in support of mental health. Physiotherapists play a significant role in improving the wellbeing of those with …
World Physiotherapy Day is celebrated on 8 September each year. It is a day to recognise the vital role #physiotherapists play in healthcare and the promotion of wellbeing. This year’s theme is healthy ageing, with …
16-22 June is World Continence Week – a global initiative that aims to raise awareness of bladder and bowel problems, chronic pelvic pain and other debilitating conditions that profoundly impact the lives of patients, families …
Regular moderate-intensity physical activity has significant health benefits. On this day, the United Nations aims to draw attention to the benefits of cycling as a simple, affordable, clean and environmentally sustainable means of transport. We …
Today is the 22nd anniversary of the World Day for Physical Activity and this year’s theme is “Have a Good Time! Be Active!”. Exercise impacts many health conditions and is fun. Inform your clinical practice …
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