Health day

On International Day of the Girl Child we celebrate the incredible potential, strength, and resilience of girls worldwide. It's also a day to draw attention to the challenges they face, including the often-overlooked issue of the lack in access to safe menstrual products.

On World Humanitarian Day awareness is raised for those people helping others around the globe. For example by supporting refugees who are fleeing from political conflict or by reaching out to victims of natural disasters. Humanitarian aid workers provide life-saving assistance to suffering people all over the world. Those workers who live in conflict zones or in areas devastated by natural disasters are especially vulnerable, just like the people they serve.

Breastfeeding is a natural and essential process that provides numerous health benefits to both infants and mothers. It is a universal phenomenon that transcends borders and cultures, promoting optimal growth and development in babies while fostering a strong bond between mother and child. World Breastfeeding Week, celebrated annually from August 1-7, serves as a timely reminder of the significance of breastfeeding and the need for ensuring accessible and adequate breastfeeding supplies for all mothers.

Today is World Hepatitis Day. On this day we raise awareness of the impact and long-term effects of viral hepatitis. Besides causing acute inflammation and illness, chronic hepatitis infection increases the risk of developing liver cancer.

On World Refugee Day, we honour the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution. Sadly, the last decade has seen a drastic increase of people seeking refuge worldwide. The main causes for this increase are (political) conflict, but also drought and other natural disasters caused by climate change, creating unsafe living conditions.

World Menstrual Hygiene Day, observed on May 28th each year, serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of menstrual hygiene management and the significant impact it has on the lives of women and girls worldwide. The day aims to raise awareness, break stigmas, and foster a supportive environment where women and girls can confidently manage their menstrual health. By shedding light on this fundamental aspect of women's well-being, we can work towards a more equitable and inclusive society. Access to menstrual products is key to improving menstrual health and hygiene. However, millions of women and adolescent girls worldwide do not have access to these products or simply can’t afford them.

Last week, on World Malaria Day, the Vector Control team organised an internal teambuilding activity for the occasion. Over 70 employees came together to learn, engage and have fun.

On this World Malaria Day, we would like to highlight our impact in the battle against malaria. Malaria is a severe illness caused by the Plasmodium parasite and transmitted through the bites of infected Anopheles mosquitoes.

IDA Foundation and Kuehne+Nagel have partnered to ensure continuous delivery of essential health goods in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) despite disruptions of supply chains and other logistical challenges.

The past decades IDA has been working together with several partners to ensure the delivery of essential anti-TB medication to high-burden countries. We have built an extensive TB portfolio over the years and gathered much knowledge about the nature of the disease and how to build sustainable networks and infrastructure that help eradicate this disease globally.