World Health Day is celebrated on 7 April to mark the anniversary of the founding of WHO in 1948. Each year a theme is selected for World Health Day that highlights a priority area of public health concern in the world. The theme for 2013 is high blood pressure. Hypertension (HTN) or high blood pressure‚ sometimes called arterial hypertension‚ is a chronic medical condition in which the pressure in the arteries is elevated. This requires the heart to work harder than normal to circulate blood through
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health issues” said Gro Brundtland. World Health Day is celebrated on 7 April to mark the anniversary of the founding of The World Health Organization (WHO)‚ which is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) that is concerned with international public health. Each year‚ the Organization selects a key health issue‚ and encourages people from all ages and all backgrounds to hold events that highlight a priority area of public health concern in the world. The theme for this year is High blood
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independence Day- the day when British left the golden bird free from their rule. But the bird was left looted‚ harassed‚ with the slightest of hope to survive. Then followed a long fight for the survival of golden bird. 64 years have passed and the country is still ‘developing’. The whole world says and even we believe that we are the citizens of an independent country. But a question always keep on hovering in my mind‚ the answer to which I never found out. You also give it a try. Is India really
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felt today‚ expressed through our freedom and rights. This is not just a day of reflection but a day of strengthening our national pride. ANZAC Day is a day we have come to know and respect. But what does it mean? For everyone it means something different‚ something special. It may mean freedom‚ the bloodshed or the poppies that grow in Flanders Field. And for some it could mean all of these things and more. For me‚ the day represents my freedom and privileges as well as my appreciation to have few
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Bursar‚ deputy bursar‚ Administrative officer‚ Academic Coordinator senior wing‚ teaching staff members of both junior and senior wing and my dear students….. It is indeed a joyous occasion where we all have gathered to celebrate our 64th Republic day. The day on which the grand Indian Constitution came into being which is considered to be the real building block of our country and it had declared our country as a secular‚ democratic‚ republic nation and laid down the principles of justice‚ liberty‚
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World Aids day Since 1988‚ the World AIDS Day is held on December 1 every year. It is an international day to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS around the world. On this day‚ besides raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection‚ memorials are held to honor persons who have died from HIV/AIDS. Government and health officials also observe the event‚ often with speeches or forums on the AIDS topics. Since 1995‚ the President of the United States has made an official
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EUROPE Continental Flair Europe Often called the “Continent” Most visited by Americans One of the top ten destinations of the world Over 40 countries that comprises Europe Scandinavian Countries -Iceland‚ Norway‚ Sweden Denmark‚ Finland Baltic Nation Located on the Baltic Sea and beneath the Scandinavian Peninsula -Estonia‚ Latvia‚ Lithuania British Isles -Located at the Northwest of Europe Great Britain and Ireland Western Europe France and Benelux countries
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Today is Independence Day. This is the day to which each of us were looking forward to… Words cannot adequately express my joy and pride at being leader of this independent country. It is a unique privilege which I shall remember for ever‚ and it gives me strength and courage as I dedicate my life to the service of our country. This is a wonderful day‚ and it is all the more wonderful because we have awaited it with increasing impatience‚ compelled to watch one country after another overtaking
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World Tourism Day Background Since 1980‚ the United Nations World Tourism Organization has celebrated World Tourism Day on September 27. This date was chosen as on that day in 1970‚ the acts of the UNWTO were adopted. The adoption of these acts is considered a milestone in global tourism. The purpose of this day is to raise awareness on the role of tourism within the international community and to demonstrate how it affects social‚ cultural‚ political and economic values worldwide. At its twelfth
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each one of us‚ saying: “It was wonderful to take part in World Youth Day‚ to live the faith together with young people from the four corners of the earth‚ but now you must go‚ now you must pass on this experience to others.” Jesus is calling you to be a disciple with a mission! Today‚ in the light of the word of God that we have heard‚ what is the Lord saying to us? Three simple ideas: Go‚ do not be afraid‚ and serve. 1. Go. During these days here in Rio‚ you have been able to enjoy the wonderful
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