World Blood Donor Day
by globalhealth on May 3, 2011 in Recurring events
World Blood Donor Day 14 June 2011 WHO chose 14 June as the day to recognize the millions of people who save lives and improve the health of others by donating blood. The Day highlights the need to regularly give blood to prevent shortages in hospitals and clinics, particularly in developing countries where...
World No Tobacco Day
by globalhealth on May 3, 2011 in Recurring events
On 31st May each year WHO celebrates World No Tobacco Day, highlighting the health risks associated with tobacco use and advocating for effective policies to reduce...
International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation
by globalhealth on May 3, 2011 in Recurring events
The International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation is observed each year to raise awareness about this practice. Female genital mutilation of any type has been recognized as a harmful practice and violation of the human rights of girls and...
IFGH Appoints Operations Director
by globalhealth on May 3, 2011 in News
Message from the IFGH Chair "I am pleased to inform you that Nadine Ferris France has been recruited to the position of Operations Director for the Irish Forum for Global...
NEW: CDC Global Health Videos
by globalhealth on May 3, 2011 in News
You can now watch videos of CDC's work in the field around the world. Learn about CDC's response to the earthquake in Haiti, meningitis in Burkina Faso, zoonotic diseases in Guatemala, and more. These videos are also available on YouTube and can be...
NEW: CDC Global Health Programs and Topics
by globalhealth on Apr 21, 2011 in News
Visit this new page to learn about CDC's global support for more than 30 programs and public health concerns, including TB, HIV/AIDS, border activities, malaria, global health security, immunization, polio, water safety, reproductive health, training,...