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Health Days

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

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July

World Population Day illustration showing diverse families, a globe, and icons for health, education and family planning, highlighting the link between population and sustainable development

July 11

World Population Day

Gynecology & Obstetrics

World Drowning Prevention Day illustration showing a village pond with a fence, an adult watching children play in a safe area, and a swimming lesson with life jackets to prevent child drowning

July 25

World Drowning Prevention Day

World Hepatitis Day illustration showing a liver icon, vaccination syringe, test report and people discussing liver health, highlighting awareness, testing and prevention of hepatitis

July 28

World Hepatitis Day

Gastroenterology

August

World Breastfeeding Week illustration showing a mother breastfeeding her baby, supportive family members, and a health worker giving counselling on exclusive breastfeeding

August 1-7

World Breastfeeding Week

Gynecology & Obstetrics

September

World Suicide Prevention Day illustration showing people offering support, talking and holding a light ribbon symbol of hope to prevent suicide and promote mental health help seeking

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World Suicide Prevention Day

World Sepsis Day illustration showing a patient in hospital surrounded by doctors and nurses recognizing warning signs of sepsis and starting urgent treatment with IV fluids and antibiotics

September 13

World Sepsis Day

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World Patient Safety Day illustration showing doctors, nurses, patients and family members around a hospital bed using checklists, hand hygiene and communication to ensure safe medical care

September 17

World Patient Safety Day

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World Alzheimer’s Day illustration showing an older person with a family member offering support, a brain icon with fading puzzle pieces, and messages about memory care and dignity

September 21

World Alzheimer’s Day

World Rabies Day illustration showing a person washing a dog bite wound under running water while healthcare workers and vaccinated dogs highlight rabies prevention and free vaccination services

September 28

World Rabies Day

World Heart Day illustration showing a heart made of people walking, eating healthy food, checking blood pressure and avoiding smoking to prevent heart disease

September 29

World Heart Day

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October

World Sight Day illustration showing an eye chart, an eye doctor examining a patient, children receiving glasses and an elderly person walking confidently after cataract surgery

2nd Thursday of October

World Sight Day

World Mental Health Day illustration showing diverse people talking, listening with empathy, and receiving support from a counsellor, symbolizing breaking stigma and promoting mental well-being

October 10

World Mental Health Day

Global Handwashing Day illustration showing children and adults washing hands with soap at a handwashing station near a school and home, promoting clean hands and disease prevention

October 15

Global Handwashing Day

World Osteoporosis Day illustration showing an older woman and man walking with good posture, a doctor reviewing a bone density scan, and a strong versus weak bone comparison highlighting osteoporosis prevention

October 20

World Osteoporosis Day

World Polio Day poster with a health worker giving polio drops to a child, vaccination symbols, and messages about ending polio and protecting every child

October 24

World Polio Day

World Stroke Day illustration showing the FAST stroke warning signs with a person’s face drooping on one side, arm weakness, speech difficulty, and an ambulance rushing to hospital, highlighting that every minute counts in stroke treatment

October 29

World Stroke Day

November

World Pneumonia Day illustration showing a young child being examined by a doctor with a stethoscope, lungs highlighted with infection, and vaccine vials and clean cooking icons symbolizing prevention

November 12

World Pneumonia Day

World Diabetes Day illustration showing a blue circle, a person checking blood sugar with a glucometer, healthy food and walking icons, and an insulin vial symbolizing diabetes awareness and control

November 14

World Diabetes Day

World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day illustration showing a woman being advised by a doctor, HPV vaccine vials and a screening symbol for early detection and prevention

November 17

World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day of Action

World Prematurity Day illustration showing a tiny premature baby in an incubator and in kangaroo mother care on a parent’s chest, with a purple ribbon symbolizing support for preterm babies and their families

November 17

World Prematurity Day

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week illustration showing antibiotics, bacteria becoming resistant, and a pharmacist refusing to sell antibiotics without a prescription, highlighting responsible medicine use

November 18–24

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week

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World COPD Day illustration showing an older adult with chronic cough and shortness of breath, damaged lungs on a chest X-ray, a no-smoking sign, and a smoky kitchen symbolizing indoor air pollution risk

3rd Wednesday of November

World COPD Day

World Toilet Day illustration showing a family using a clean toilet, a handwashing station with soap, and symbols of safe sanitation and SDG 6

November 19

World Toilet Day

December

World AIDS Day illustration showing a red ribbon, people standing together in solidarity, and a health worker offering confidential HIV testing and support

December 1

World AIDS Day