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Health Days

Awareness days and observances, with their history and what they are for.

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January

World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day awareness graphic with tropical disease icons and prevention symbols

January 30

World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day

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World Leprosy Day awareness illustration showing a health worker examining a person’s skin patch and a community standing together against stigma

Last Sunday of January

World Leprosy Day

February

World Cancer Day awareness ribbon with people uniting against cancer

February 4

World Cancer Day

March

World Hearing Day illustration showing an ear, sound waves and people using hearing protection and hearing aids

March 3

World Hearing Day

World Obesity Day awareness illustration showing people choosing healthy food, walking and exercising with doctors explaining body weight and health risks

March 4

World Obesity Day

World Kidney Day awareness illustration showing healthy kidneys, blood pressure check and people learning about kidney health

Second Thursday of March

World Kidney Day

World Oral Health Day awareness illustration showing a dentist, healthy teeth, toothbrush and children learning proper brushing

March 20

World Oral Health Day

World Down Syndrome Day awareness illustration showing children and adults with Down syndrome, colourful socks and inclusion symbols

March 21

World Down Syndrome Day

World Water Day illustration showing children drinking clean water from a safe source, a handwashing station, and a river being protected from pollution

March 22

World Water Day

World Tuberculosis Day awareness illustration showing lungs, TB bacteria, a healthcare worker and message to end TB

March 24

World Tuberculosis Day

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April

World Autism Awareness Day illustration with puzzle pieces, blue ribbon, diverse children and support symbols

April 2

World Autism Awareness Day

World Health Day illustration showing a stethoscope around a globe, people of diverse backgrounds and symbols of public health and primary care

April 7

World Health Day

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World Chagas Disease Day illustration showing a triatomine kissing bug, a human heart and a global health awareness ribbon

April 14

World Chagas Disease Day

World Immunization Week illustration showing a health worker giving vaccines to children and adults with vaccine icons and a global health shield

April 24–30

World Immunization Week

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World Malaria Day illustration showing an Anopheles mosquito, a person with fever and a malaria awareness ribbon on a global health background

April 25

World Malaria Day

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May

World Asthma Day illustration showing a person using an inhaler with a city skyline and air pollution in the background to highlight asthma triggers

1st Tuesday of May

World Asthma Day

World Hand Hygiene Day illustration showing hands being washed with soap and water beside an alcohol handrub bottle to promote infection prevention

May 5

World Hand Hygiene Day

World Thalassaemia Day illustration showing a blood drop, red blood cells and a family learning about carrier screening and genetic counselling

May 8

World Thalassaemia Day

International Nurses Day illustration showing nurses caring for patients in a hospital ward with a globe in the background to symbolize global appreciation of the nursing workforce

May 12

International Nurses Day

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World Hypertension Day awareness illustration showing a doctor checking a patient’s blood pressure, a heart symbol, and tips for healthy lifestyle to control high blood pressure

May 17

World Hypertension Day

World No Tobacco Day illustration showing a broken cigarette, a no smoking symbol, and people throwing away tobacco products to promote a tobacco-free life

May 31

World No Tobacco Day

June

World Food Safety Day illustration showing clean hands washing vegetables, a thermometer checking food temperature, and covered dishes to represent safe food handling

June 7

World Food Safety Day

World Blood Donor Day illustration showing a blood bag, a donor giving blood, and a heart symbol to represent saving lives through voluntary blood donation

June 14

World Blood Donor Day

World Sickle Cell Day illustration showing sickle-shaped red blood cells next to normal round cells, with a child and doctor discussing genetic testing and care

June 19

World Sickle Cell Day