Commonwealth Day 2006

Millions of people in the world do not have access to the good food, health care and living conditions necessary to remain healthy. Commonwealth countries are working together to ensure all people can enjoy good health.

Commonwealth Day is celebrated on the second Monday in March every year. The aim of commemorating Commonwealth Day is to promote understanding on global issues, international co-operation and the work of the Commonwealth to improve the lives of its 1.8 billion citizens.

• Commonwealth Day 2006 in Pictures
  
• Commonwealth Day 2006 Message by HM Queen Elizabeth II
  Text Version / Audio / Video
•  2006 Message by Commonwealth Secretary-General Don McKinnon (video )
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  Commonwealth Day 2006 Statement by Secretary-General Don McKinnon

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• Health care a good health care system targets everybody; this includes immunisation programmes, regular medical check-ups, community clinics and health visits, maternal and infant health care, and special care for the elderly.
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• Clean water having clean water to drink and to cook with is vital to prevent severe illnesses and even death; many communities boil or filter water if they are unsure whether it is safe to drink.
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• Sport and exercise regular exercise, such as playing games and taking part in sport, builds fitness and a strong body - it is a good way to meet and make friends, too.
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• Hygienic habits and clean environments washing hands before eating and using clean utensils ensures that nothing contaminated is ingested; and bathing often and keeping the house, classroom, and village or town clean prevents bacteria from multiplying and infecting the community.
  
• Balanced diets often consisting of fruit, vegetables, carbohydrates and protein.
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Don't Forget :

• 2006 Commonwealth Day Poster
• Screensaver PC
• Screensaver Mac OS X