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Pharmed had a fantastic time networking and engaging with industry peers on 8 and 9 November at the ICPA Conference.
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🎥 Mandela Day Recap 🌍
Together, we made a difference! 💙
Our Pharmed family came together in the true spirit of Ubuntu to serve, clean, and uplift — showing that teamwork really does make the dream work. Here’s a glimpse of the heart, dedication, and unity that made our 67 minutes count. 🙌✨
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Disclaimer: Health-related information provided in this article is not a substitute for medical advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat health problems. It is always advisable to consult with your doctor or pharmacist on any health-related issues.
National Stroke Week
In South Africa, National Stroke Week is observed from 28 October to 3 November, including World Stroke Day on 29 October. The aim is to raise awareness about stroke prevention, recognizing the warning signs, and acting quickly to save lives.
World Bone and Joint Week
Every year, World Bone and Joint Week is observed from October 12th to 20th. The aim is to raise awareness about bone and joint disorders, which are some of the leading causes of long-term pain and disability across the world.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Every October, the world turns pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, also known as Pink October. This campaign raises awareness about one of the most common cancers affecting women today: breast cancer.
Mental Health Awareness Month
In South Africa, October is recognised as Mental Health Awareness Month. The aim is to educate the public, reduce stigma, and challenge the discrimination that many people with mental health conditions face.
Eye Care Awareness Month
Protecting Your Eyes from Diabetes and Other Risks Diabetes can harm the tiny blood vessels in the retina—the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. This condition can lead to vision problems if not managed properly. That’s why regular eye exams and knowing the warning signs are so important.
Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
Every September, South Africa observes Cervical Cancer Awareness Month to encourage women to get screened and prevent this life-threatening disease. The focus is on education, screening, and vaccination, all of which play a crucial role in reducing the burden of this common cancer.
Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month
Every September, the world recognises Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month. The goal of this month is to raise awareness about muscular dystrophy (MD), educate communities about its different forms, promote research for treatments and cures.
National Month of Deaf People
In South Africa, September is dedicated to the National Month of Deaf People – a time to celebrate the Deaf community, promote social inclusion, and raise awareness about the rights of Deaf individuals. It also highlights the importance of South African Sign Language (SASL), which is now recognised as the country’s 12th official language.
Heart Awareness Month – September 2025
Every September, South Africa observes Heart Awareness Month, a national campaign dedicated to raising awareness about heart disease and encouraging people to live healthier lives. The month concludes with World Heart Day on 29 September, a global reminder of the importance of heart health.
National Oral Health Month 2025
Oral health goes beyond just having healthy teeth. It is the condition of your mouth, teeth, and surrounding structures that allows you to eat, speak, and breathe comfortably. It also affects confidence, social life, and overall well-being.
African Traditional Medicine Week
South Africa is proudly joining the rest of the continent in celebrating African Traditional Medicine Week, observed from 26 to 31 August, with African Traditional Medicine Day falling on 31 August.
World Breastfeeding Week
Every year, the first week of August is celebrated globally as World Breastfeeding Week (WBW). This important awareness campaign, led by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA), is observed in over 120 countries and focuses on promoting, supporting, and protecting breastfeeding at all levels of society.
Rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease awareness week
Rheumatic fever is a serious inflammatory condition that can affect the joints, heart, skin, brain, and nervous system. It usually develops as a complication of untreated or poorly treated strep throat, caused by streptococcus bacteria.
Women’s Month
In South Africa, August is celebrated as Women’s Month, with National Women’s Day marked on 9 August. It’s a time to honour the generations of women whose courage and resilience paved the way for progress in gender equality and empowerment.
Child Health Month
Every August, South Africa celebrates Child Health Month — a time dedicated to raising awareness about the health, growth, and development of children, especially in the first five years of life. This early stage is vital for brain development and sets the foundation for lifelong health and well-being.
Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Month
Organ and tissue donation has the power to change—and even save—lives. In fact, one organ donor can save up to 7 lives and enhance the lives of more than 50 others through tissue donation.
Bone marrow stem cell donation & Leukaemia awareness month
Bone Marrow Stem Cell Donation and Leukaemia Awareness Month is observed every year from 15 August to 15 October. This important awareness campaign shines a light on leukaemia—a type of blood cancer—and the life-saving potential of bone marrow stem cell donation.
World Hepatitis Day
World Hepatitis Day is observed every year on 28 July to raise awareness about viral hepatitis – a serious liver infection that can lead to severe liver disease and even liver cancer.
Mental Illness Awareness Month
This month aims to educate the public on mental health conditions, how common they are, and why it’s important to seek help. Globally, 1 in 8 people live with a mental disorder — and yet, so many still suffer in silence.
World Vitiligo Day
World Vitiligo Day, observed annually on June 25, is a global initiative dedicated to raising awareness about vitiligo—a chronic skin condition that causes the loss of pigment, resulting in white patches on the skin.
National Blood Donor Month
Each year in June, South Africa celebrates National Blood Donor Month, with World Blood Donor Day marked on June 14. This month is dedicated to saying thank you to the heroes who donate blood and to raise awareness about how important blood donation is.
Men’s Health Month
June is Men’s Health Month — a time to shine a light on the health issues that affect men and to encourage healthier habits and regular check-ups.
Child Protection Week
The week is an important event on the UNICEF calendar and has been celebrated in South Africa since 1997. This week-long event aims to raise awareness about protecting children from abuse, exploitation, neglect, and all forms of violence.
World Hypertension Day (WHD)
Hypertension is a driving force in the global epidemic of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and the leading risk factor for death and disability globally. World Hypertension Day (WHD) which is commemorated on the 17 th May annually promotes high blood pressure awareness.
International Nurses’ Day
International Nurses Day (IND) is celebrated around the world on 12 th May, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth, the founder of modern day nursing. Nurses are the backbone of the healthcare sector and a doctor’s most trusted ally because they spend more time with the patients.
World Hand Hygiene Day
World Hand Hygiene Day (WHHD) is observed annually on the 5 th of May to improve hand hygiene standards at home and in the workplace thereby protecting healthcare workers and communities from infections and curbing the spread of harmful germs.
International Multiple Sclerosis Month
May is International Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month which was initiated by the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation to raise awareness of multiple sclerosis. The goals are to promote an understanding of the scope of this disease, and to assist those with multiple sclerosis in making educated decisions about their healthcare.
Burns Awareness Month
South Africa has dedicated May as National Burns Awareness Month and focuses specifically between 5 th and 9 th of May, for National Burns Awareness Week. This provides an opportune time to raise awareness and educate people about burns and burn prevention.
Anti-Tobacco Campaign Awareness Month
In South Africa, Anti-Tobacco Campaign Month is observed in May, with World No Tobacco Day on May 31st. This campaign aims to raise awareness about the dangers of smoking and tobacco use and promote quitting and healthier alternatives to smoking.
African Vaccination Week (AVW)
African Vaccination Week (AVW) is celebrated in the last week of April and annually across different countries.
Autism Awareness Day
Autism is described as a lifelong developmental disability which initially presents itself in infancy and early childhood and causes delays and challenges in many basic areas of development, such as social interaction and communication.
Understanding Malaria
According to the latest world malaria report, there were 263 million cases of malaria in 2023 compared to 252 million cases in 2022. The estimated number of malaria deaths recorded in 2023 was 597 000 compared to 600 000 in 2022.
TB Awareness Month & World TB Day
March is Tuberculosis (TB) Awareness Month, and every year, we observe World TB Day on March 24 to raise awareness about the serious health, social, and economic impact of TB.
World Down Syndrome Day
Each year, on both World Down Syndrome Day (March 21) and National Down Syndrome Awareness Day (October 20), Down Syndrome South Africa (DSSA) works to raise awareness about key issues affecting individuals with Down syndrome.
World Glaucoma Week
World Glaucoma Week (WGW) takes place from March 9th to 15th this year. It is a global initiative jointly organized by the World Glaucoma Association and the World Glaucoma Patient Association and has been successfully raising awareness for over a decade.
Pregnancy Awareness Week
The National Department of Health has dedicated 3 to 7 February 2025 for the purpose of pregnancy awareness. Pregnancy Awareness Week aims to strengthen education about pregnancy with the objective of promoting healthy pregnancy and safe motherhood..
STI/Condom Week
In South Africa, February is Sexual and Reproductive Health and Healthy Lifestyle Month. It includes STI/Condom Week, which will run from 3 to 7 February 2025.
National Epilepsy Week
In South Africa, National Epilepsy Week is commemorated on 10-16 February 2025, while International Epilepsy Day is observed on 10 February 2025. National Epilepsy Week provides an opportunity to strengthen the awareness of Epilepsy and seizures as well as break stigmas about the disorder.
Reproductive Health Month
Annually, February is observed as Reproductive Health Month in South Africa which is aimed at raising awareness about many fundamentally important issues surrounding reproductive health including understanding the difficulties couples and individuals encounter with reproductive health and infertility.
Diabetes Management
Diabetes is a chronic, metabolic disease characterised by high levels of blood glucose (blood sugar) which over time leads to serious damage to the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys and nerves.
Sun Smart Skincare – Skin Cancer Awareness Month
Skin cancer is the most common cancer worldwide and SA has one of the highest monitored ultraviolet (UV) levels in the world, resulting in one of the highest skin cancer rates globally.
Breast Cancer Awareness
This October, we shine a crucial spotlight on breast cancer awareness. In South Africa, it’s the most common cancer among women, and early detection can be lifesaving, with survival rates soaring to 90% for early-stage diagnoses.
World Retina Week
World Retina Week is observed from the 23rd to 29th September 2024. This eye health recognition week was created to educate individuals on the ocular function of the retina and on diseases that affect this most crucial part of the eye maintaining normal and clear vision.
Pharmacy Month
Pharmacy Month aims to raise patient awareness on the vital role pharmacists and pharmacy support personnel can play in the community’s health care and a time to recognise pharmacists and pharmacy support personnel contributions to quality health care.
Women's Month 2024
No matter what your age, lifestyle choices can go a long way toward lowering health risks and helping you live the life you want. Exercise and fitness together with a healthy diet can make a big difference in your health.
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