25 April World Malaria Day – end malaria for good!
Malaria is a serious and sometimes fatal disease caused by a parasite that commonly infects a certain type of mosquito which feeds on humans. People who get malaria are typically very sick with high fevers, shaking chills, and flu-like illness.
In 2015 there was 214 million cases, and 438 000 deaths from malaria, in 97 countries.
It is improving; the mortality rate has fallen by 60% between 2000 and 2015. However, $5.1 billion US is needed every year, double the available funding.
For more information visit the World Malaria Day website.
Anzac Day, 2016
ANZAC Day is the day of remembrance for all soldiers who have fought and died for their country.
“They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.”
Waitara family Medical Practice will be closed on April 25th, reopening at 09:00am Tuesday 26th.
Lest we forget.
World Immunisation Week 24-30 April
Close the immunisation gap – immunisation for all throughout life!
This will be the second year of the Close the Immunization Gap campaign, which celebrates the enormous successes to date in reaching children all over the world with life-saving vaccines while also stressing the challenges we still face.
The 2016 campaign additionally stresses the need for immunization among adolescents and adults – throughout life. And seeks to draw the world’s attention to the critical importance of reaching vulnerable people living in conflict situations or in the wake of emergencies.
Visit the WHO website for more information.
How much sugar are you eating?
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced in 2014 that it is cutting its recommended sugar intake for adults in half, from the original 10 percent of total daily calories to five percent.
For a normal weight adult, that’s about 25 grams, or 6 teaspoons, per day.
What does 6 teaspoons of sugar look like? Just 2/3 of a can of soft drink is your total recommended daily intake! Most people exceed their daily limit through drinking soft drink and fruit juices.
If you think you need to cut back on your sugar intake, speak to your doctor for advice today!
If you’d like to read the WHO recommendations report click here.
World Hemophilia Day
World Hemophilia Day
The aim is to gain awareness about hemophilia and other inherited bleeding disorders.
1 in 1000 people globally have a bleeding disorder, but most are not diagnosed and do not get treatment.
For more information or to support this cause visit the website below.
If you have any concerns, see GP at Waitara Medical by making an appointment. You can book online by visiting www.waitaramedical.com or call Waitara Medical at 80381070.
Healthy Hips Week
Healthy Hips Week
Healthy Hips Week is Australia’s first week dedicated to raising awareness about hip dysplasia, the importance of knowing the risk factors and what to look out for.
For more information, visit
www.healthyhipsaustralia.org.au/healthy-hips-week
To discuss with GP, book your appointment by visiting at
www.waitaramedical.com
or call
Waitara Family Medical Practice 02 8038 1070
Youth Homelessness Matters
Youth Homelessness Matters
No young person should be homeless. To help raise awareness and funds for this important cause, please visit the links below.
http://www.youthhomelessnessmatters.net/
https://www.facebook.com/yhmday/
Wearing Green for Premmies
Wear Green for Premmies on 13 April
Celebrating 6th year raising awareness, L’il Aussie Prems Foundation invites Australia to join by
Wearing Green for Premmies on Wednesday, 13th April 2016.
Search your closet for your favourite green outfit and help raise awareness of the thousands of babies born early in Australia each year.
L’il Aussie Prems’ mission is to make an emotional and financial difference for premmie families and to donate equipment to hospitals that care for all these tiny babies, born too soon. Raising funds is vital for our charity to make a difference in the lives of families and the community.
To find out more, visit
www.mycause.com.au/events/weargreenforpremmies
April 11 World Parkinson’s Day
World Parkinson’s Day is a time for us all to unite and raise awareness and funds for research.
- Parkinson’s is the second most common neurological disease in Australia after dementia
- it affects 100,000 Australians, and 10 million people worldwide
- 30 Australians are diagnosed every day with Parkinson’s
World Parkinson’s day aims to increase awareness of the disease, and collaborates Shake it Up Australia to raise funds for research.
You can participate in Pause4Parkinsons by hosting a gathering, donating money or fundraising, visit Pause4Parkinson’s Shake it Up website for more information.