This Saturday, Pamplona City Council will light up its façade green in honor of World Meningitis Day. The event aims to raise awareness of meningitis as a global public health problem. Meningitis is an infectious disease that causes severe inflammation of the spinal cord and lining of the brain. This can cause serious injury, disability, and even death.
Meningitis usually appears in childhood, but it can be transmitted at any age, so maintaining a healthy lifestyle and getting vaccinated is recommended. It is caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. Symptoms include headache, fever, and neck stiffness; To prevent it from spreading, immediate attention and treatment is key.
World Meningitis Day is celebrated on October 5th from 2022, as previously the event was always celebrated on April 24th. The Confederation of Meningitis Organizations has changed the date to gain support from the World Health Organization (WHO), which is involved in the End Meningitis by 2030 roadmap. The hashtag to follow the topic on social media is #WorldMeningitisDay.
World Cerebral Palsy Day
On Sunday 6th the Town Hall façade will be illuminated in orange and blue to support celebrations of World Cerebral Palsy Day. The goal of the event is to raise awareness of the condition and gather support for research that will improve treatments and improve the quality of life for affected individuals and their families.
Cerebral palsy most often occurs in childhood and is a variety of brain disorders resulting from damage to the central nervous system. This condition limits the activities of affected people as it affects mobility and posture. The extent of the impact of this disability varies and depends on the intensity and specific moment of occurrence of the injury.
Cerebral palsy is the most common cause of disability in boys and girls because it is a persistent disease because the neurological damage is irreversible and persists throughout life. Neurological damage does not increase or decrease, although the resulting effects and symptoms may vary.