14 June World Blood Donor Day
World Blood Donor Day is commemorated annually on 14 June in a global celebration of the millions of people throughout the world who give their blood on a voluntary, unpaid basis to save the lives of those in need. The day aims to raise awareness of the need for safe blood, to thank and honour those blood donors who make transfusion possible and to encourage regular blood donation by suitable donors.
We invited you to join us in this year’s World Hypertension Day global hypertension awareness celebration on May 17, 2025, with the theme, “Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer!”
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is the primary and most common risk factor for heart disease, stroke and renal diseases. It is estimated that one in six people worldwide, or nearly one billion, are affected by high blood pressure, and it is estimated that this number will increase to 1.5 billion by 2025
https://www.worldactiononsalt.com/awarenessweek/salt-awareness-week/world-salt-awareness-week-2025/
The global average salt consumption is more than double (10.8g/day) the recommendation set by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Excess salt consumption has long been shown to raise our blood pressure and increase our risk of cardiovascular diseases, which are the leading causes of death worldwide. In fact, it’s estimated that approximately 2 million deaths each year are associated with a high salt diet alone.
Focus: Education and prevention of burn injuries, especially in the home.
Key Messages:
The South African National Burn Safety Awareness Week is from 6 to 12 May. The National Burns Association of South Africa (NBASA) has some important information to share on burns awareness and safety.
Burns awareness and safety at home
ARM yourself with KNOWLEDGE
Hot water or liquids can cause burns
Electricity can cause fires or burns
For more information visit the National Burn Awareness South Africa website.
International Nurses’ Day is celebrated annually on 12 May, the anniversary of the founder of modern-day nursing, Florence Nightingale’s birthday.
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has announced the theme for International Nurses Day 2025 as “Our Nurses. Our Future. Caring for nurses strengthens economies.
This theme emphasizes the importance of a healthy and well-supported nursing workforce, highlighting how investing in nurses strengthens economies, improves healthcare systems, and leads to better outcomes for communities worldwide.