Vector-borne diseases is the theme for World Health Day 2014 which is celebrated every 7th of April and this year's campaign is focused on raising awareness about the threat of vector-borne diseases such as malaria and dengue.
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Haemophilia is a relatively rare blood disorder that leads to abnormal bleeding. Although not very common, it is important for parents to be aware of this medical condition so they are able to identify it and have their children treated if necessary. There have been significant advances in the treatment of haemophilia recently, which is increasingly allowing patients to live normal lives.
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Vaccinations are a way of creating immunity to certain diseases by using small amounts of killed or weakened viruses or bacteria that cause a particular disease. Immunisation by vaccine is produced by the introduction of a dead or weakened form of this organism into the body. The immune system is simulated to respond by producing antibodies to thwart any future infections of the same disease.
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With 300 to 500 million people infected and two to three million deaths caused by malaria every year, malaria has become a modern day scourge. It is in Africa that malaria has gained its greatest foothold and where it is responsible for the most fatalities - mostly among the poorest of the poor.
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The Department of Health carries out two immunisation rounds every year. The first round covers polio and measles and takes place between 29 April and 17 May. The second round covers only polio and will run between 17 and 28 June.
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