Tourism As Growth Engine

 Tamil Nadu Has Set The Ball Rolling To Attract Investments Of `20,000 Crore In Tourism In The Next Five Years. Its First Policy On Tourism, Unveiled A Fortnight Ago, Declared Tourism An ‘industry’ To Ease The Way For Investments.

Experts Say Investment In Healthcare Sector To Help Promote Medical Tourism

Karachi: Investment In The Healthcare Sector Not Only Saves The Citizens’ Precious Lives But Will Also Promote The Medical Tourism In The Country, Which Ultimately Will Help To Bring More Foreign Exchange. According To The State Bank Of Pakistan (Sbp),.

Need For Holistic Approach To Domestic Medical Tourism

How India Became One Of The Leaders In Medical Tourism

Egypt, Australia Explore Health Cooperation, Medical Tourism Opportunities

Malaysia Seeks To Promote Medical Tourism

Philippines To Woo Middle East With Medical Tourism

Quiz 

Q1. Polio is a disease caused by a-

1. Toxin
2. Bacterium
3. Virus
4. Fungus

Q2. . Polio continues to be prevalent in-

1. Ethiopia, Kenya and Tanzania
2. Nigeria, Afghanistan and Pakistan
3. Indonesia and Malaysia
4. Nowhere - it has been eradicated from all countries.

Answers to all these questions are given at the end of this email.

Quote of the Week

Upcoming Days

🇦🇿 18th October - Independence Day - Azerbaijan

The Day of Restoration of Independence is a state holiday in Azerbaijan. It is
celebrated annually on October 18. On this day in 1991, the Supreme Soviet of
Azerbaijan adopted a Constitutional Act on the Declaration of Independence of
Azerbaijan. The declaration was confirmed by a referendum in December 1991

🇿🇲 18th October - National Prayers Day -  Zambia

National Prayer Day is a public holiday in Zambia celebrated on October 18th
every year. The holiday aims to unite all Zambians in the face of hardship
through prayer, fasting, repentance, and reconciliation. 

🌎 20th October - World Osteoporosis Day

World Osteoporosis Day is observed annually on 20 October, and launches a year-long campaign dedicated to raising global awareness of the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease. 

🇰🇪 20th October -  Mashujaa Day - Kenya

Mashujaa Day, also known as Heroes' Day ("mashujaa" is Swahili for "heroes"),
is a national day in Kenya, which is observed on 20 October as a public holiday
to collectively honour all those who contributed towards the struggle for Kenya's independence or positively contributed in the post independence Kenya.

🇮🇳 22nd October - Durga Ashtami - India

Durga Ashtami or Maha Ashtami is the eighth day of the Navratri festival celebrated by Hindus for worshipping Goddess Durga. In Eastern India, Durga Ashatmi is also one of the most auspicious days of the five days long Durga Puja Festival celebrated in the honor of Mother Goddess Durga. 

🌎 24th October -  World Polio Day

World Polio Day is commemorated on 24 October every year. Polio is a highly contagious disease caused by the polio virus. Although very rare, the virus can attack the parts of the brain that help you breathe, which can lead to death. Polio has no cure, but it can be prevented with vaccination

🇮🇳 24th October - Dussehra - India

Vijayadashami, also known as Dussehra, Dasara or Dashain, is a major Hindu
festival celebrated every year at the end of Navaratri. It is observed on the tenth day of the month of Ashvin, the seventh in the Hindu Luni-Solar Calendar

🇿🇲 24th October -  Independence Day - Zambia

On 24 October 1964, Zambia became independent of the United Kingdom and prime minister Kenneth Kaunda became the inaugural president.

Answers of the Quiz

Ans 1 : (c)  Virus

Polio is a disease that is caused by a virus that spreads through contaminated food and water.

Ans 2 : (b)  Nigeria, Afghanistan and Pakistan

Polio continues to be prevalent in three countries - Nigeria, Afghanistan and Pakistan. India has entered the third successful polio-free year in 2013; the last case was reported in January 2011 from West Bengal. 

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