Important Events of April -11

Important Events of April -11

WORLD PARKINSON’S DAY

• World Parkinson’s Disease Day marks the birthday of Dr. J Parkinson.  On this day there are efforts made to increase the public awareness of this terrible disease, as well as all the good works put forth by the worlds organizations dedicated to eradicating this disease.
• World Parkinson’s Day is a public health and awareness campaign that is supported by the European Parkinson’s Disease Association. It is for raising awareness of the disease and promoting a better understanding of the condition and how it affects a person and his family.

About the Disease :

Parkinson’s disease typically develops gradually starting with a barely noticeable tremor in one hand. This is the most known sign of Parkinson’s disease. It also causes stiffness or slowing of movement. During the early stages of the disease, the face usually shows little expression but in other cases there is no expression at all. The swinging of arms when walking also tends to slow down or stop. Speech may also become softer or slurred. The symptoms get worse as the condition progresses over time. There is no cure* for Parkinson’s disease, but medications are available which work to improve* the different symptoms. Occasionally, the doctor may suggest surgery for regulating specific regions of the brain to improve* symptoms.

 PURPOSE OF PARKINSON’S DAY :

The public health and awareness campaign is essentially to raise awareness of Parkinson’s disease. It also spreads awareness of the different effects of the disease on the person and his social network, especially family. It is for educating the public about the disease including the different signs and symptoms then the treatment options. There are non-motor side effects from the treatments that can take the form of impulse control disorders.

WHAT WE CAN DO ON THIS DAY :

• Start counselling center or hotline that informs the public about Parkinson’s disease.
• Post quotes or vital information about the disease on your Facebook page.
• Use social media to spread Parkinson’s awareness.
• Create a video about the burden of Parkinson’s in the country.
• Organize a press conference with important authorities for raising awareness of the disease.
• Host an event featuring experts that can provide updates on Parkinson’s research.
• Create a television program on different Parkinson’s topics to encompass World Parkinson’s Day.
• Organize a fundraising event for supporting patients with Parkinson’s and raise awareness about Parkinson’s.

KASTURBA GANDHI BIRTHDAY

BIRTH :

She was Born on April 11, 1869.

 

Kasturba was born the daughter of Gokuladas Kapadia and Vrajkunwerba Kapadia. The family belonged to the Modh Bania caste of Gujarati tradesmen and were based in the coastal town of Porbandar. Little is known of Kasturba’s early life. In May 1883, 14-year old Kasturba was married to 13-year old Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi in a marriage arranged by their parents.

Political Career :

Kasturba Gandhi first involved herself with politics in South Africa in 1904 when she helped her husband and others establish the Phoenix Settlement near Durban. Then in 1913, she took part in protests against the ill-treatment of Indian immigrants in South Africa, for which she was arrested.

In 1917, Kasturba focused on helping improve the welfare of women in Champaran, Bihar where Gandhi was working with indigo farmers. She taught women hygiene, discipline, health, reading and writing. In 1922, Kasturba participated in a Satyagraha (nonviolent resistance) movement in Borsad, Gujarat. Kasturba joined the struggle even though she was in poor health, and was sentenced to hard labor on September 23, 1913. However, she could not take part in Gandhi’s famous Salt March in 1930, but continued to take part in many civil disobedience campaigns and marches. As a result, she was arrested and jailed on numerous occasions.

DEATH :

She died on February 22, 1944 at the age of 74.

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