TB (Tuberculosis): Know It, Test It, Stop It TB (Tuberculosis) has followed humanity for centuries, often beginning quietly with symptoms that are easy to overlook. In 2024, an estimated 10.7 million people developed TB and 1.23 million died from the disease. Yet around 2.4 million people were either not diagnosed or not officially reported. Closing this gap begins with earlier, faster, and more a...

World Sepsis Day: Early Detection, Lives Matter     September 13 is World Sepsis Day, a global campaign dedicated to improving public understanding of sepsis and encouraging rapid medical action. Sepsis is a life-threatening condition, which can develop from many common infections, and it can progress within hours, so recognizing the warning signs and using reliable clinical and laborato...

World Heart Day 2026: Don't Miss a Beat Heart Disease Can Hide in Plain Sight Every year on 29 September, World Heart Day brings people together to raise awareness of cardiovascular disease (CVD). CVD remains the world's leading cause of death, yet many warning signs can be overlooked or mistaken for something less serious.     What is Cardiovascular Disease Cardiovascular disease refers...

World Arthritis Day 2026: Move Freely, Live Fully Joint Pain Is Not Just a Part of Aging. Every year on 12 October, World Arthritis Day brings people together to raise awareness of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs). Arthritis affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide, causing joint pain, stiffness and reduced mobility — yet many people dismiss early symptoms as "just getti...