Health Awareness Events
World Health Day
April
World Health Day takes place on the 7th of April every year and is aimed to create awareness of a specific health theme to highlight a priority area of concern for the World Health Organization.
Read MoreSalt Awareness Week
May
Annually observed in March, Salt Awareness Week aims to encourage the implementation of evidence-based interventions to reduce salt consumption in the population to protect cardiovascular health.
Read MoreWorld Hypertension Day
May
The WHD was first inaugurated in May 2005 and has become an annual event that takes place on 17 May each year. The purpose is to promote public awareness of hypertension and to prevent this silent killer.
Read MoreWorld No Tobacco Day
May
WNTD is observed around the world every year on 31 May. This yearly celebration informs the public on the dangers of using tobacco and the business practices of tobacco companies.
Read MoreEmployee Wellness Week
July
The first week of July is an opportunity to raise awareness of the need to create a healthy work environment to prevent decreased productivity and poor work ethic.
Read MoreRheumatic Fever and Heart Disease
August
Each year the first week of August is dedicated to highlighting and raising awareness about this entirely preventable disease which causes unnecessary death and suffering.
Read MoreHeart Awareness Month
September
Celebrated annually in September, this month is dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular disease in South Africa and culminates on World Heart Day.
Read MoreWorld Heart Day
29 September
A global campaign during which individuals, families, communities, and governments around the world participate in activities to take charge of their heart health.
Read MoreNational Nutrition & Obesity Week
October
Celebrated annually in October, the aim is to create awareness among consumers about obesity and the importance of eating healthy to prevent non-communicable diseases.
Read MoreNational Stroke Week
28 October – 3 November
Recognising the signs of a stroke early, treating it as a medical emergency and having access to appropriate professional health care can substantially improve outcomes.
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