World Health Awareness Days

World Health Awareness Days and International Health Days

Global public health awareness days help in raising the importance of healthy lifestyle and well-being among general population. Every year, many organizations and communities actively take part in promoting and supporting many world health days observed globally. These days are focussing on particular health problems and medical conditions.

World Health Organizations (WHO) and The United Nations urge every one including individuals, organization and communities worldwide to take active part and educate others with real scientific data related to health issues.

Every individual should take part in this observance to help in promoting healthier lifestyle. Educating others related to the alcohol and smoking deadlier effects on the body, donating blood every year and healthy food habits can make a healthier world.

Following are the list of world health awareness days and other important days observed in India and worldwide.

List of World Health Days in 2024

January

January 29 - World Leprosy Day (Last Sunday of every January)
January 30 - World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day
January 01 to 31 - Cervical Health Awareness Month

February

February 04 - World Cancer Day
February 09 - Toothache Day
February 13 - International Epilepsy Day (Every year on 2nd Monday of February)
February 28 - Rare Disease Day

March

March 03 - World Hearing Day
March 04 - World Obesity Day
March 05 - Multiple Personality Day
March 08 - International Women's Day
March 14 - World Kidney Day
March 16 - National Immunisation Day
March 20 - World Oral Health Day
March 21 - World Down Syndrome Day
March 23 - World Water Day
March 24 - World Tuberculosis Day

April

April 02 - World Autism Awareness Day
April 07 - World Health Day
April 11 - World Parkinson's Disease Day
April 14 - World Chagas Disease Day
April 17 - World Hemophilia Day
April 19 - World Liver Day
April 19 - World Irritable Bowel Syndrome Day
April 22 - Earth Day
April 25 - DNA day
April 25 - World Malaria Day
April 28 - World Day for Safety and Health at Work
April 22 to 29 - World Primary Immunodeficiency Week
April 24 to 30 - World Immunization Week
April Month - Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Awareness Month, Stress Awareness Month, International Cesarean Awareness Month

May

May 02 - World Asthma Day (Every year 1st Tuesday in May)
May 05 - World Hand Hygiene Day
May 06 - World Ankylosing Spondylitis Day
May 06 - International No Diet Day
May 08 - World Thalassaemia Day
May 08 - World Ovarian Cancer Day
May 10 - World Lupus Day
May 12 - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Day
May 12 - International Nurses Day
May 15 - International Kangaroo Care Awareness
May 17 - World Hypertension Day
May 18 - World AIDS Vaccine Day
May 19 - World Inflammatory Bowel Disease Day
May 22 - World Preeclampsia Day
May 25 - World Thyroid Day
May 29 - World Digestive Health Day (WDHD)
May 30 - W orld Multiple Sclerosis Day
May 31 - World No Tobacco Day

June

June 05 - World Environment Day
June 08 - World Brain Tumor Day
June 14 - World Blood Donor Day
June 15 - World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
June 15 - World Kidney Cancer Day
June 18 - Autistic Pride Day
June 19 - World Sickle Cell Day
June 21 - International Day of Yoga
June 25 - World Vitiligo Day
June 26 - International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
June 12 to 18 - International Men’s Health Week
June 18 to 24 - World Allergy Week
June 19 to 23 - World Continence Week
June Month - Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, Migraine and Headache Awareness Month

July

July 01 - National Doctors Day
July 11 - World Population Day
July 22 - World Brain Day / International brain day
July 23 - World Sjogren’s Day
July 24 - International Self-care Day
July 25 - World IVF Day
July 28 - World Hepatitis Day
July 29 - World ORS day
July Month - Sarcoma or Bone Cancer Awareness Month

August

August 01 - World Lung Cancer Day
August 01 to 07 - World Breastfeeding Week
August 03 - Indian Organ Donation Day
August 13 - World Organ Donation Day
August 31 - International Overdose Awareness Day

September

September 01 to 30 - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month
September 1-7 - National Nutrition Week
September 8 - World Physiotherapy Day
September 14 - World First Aid Day (2nd Saturday, September)
September 10 - World Suicide Prevention Day
September 13 - World Sepsis Day
September 15 - World Lymphoma Awareness Day
September 17 - World Patient Safety Day
September 21 - Usher Syndrome Awareness Day (3rd Saturday, September)
September 21 - World Alzheimer's Day
September 16 to 22 - World Mitochondrial Disease Week (3rd Week, September)
September 25 - World Lung Day
September 25 - World Pharmacists Day
September 26 - World Contraception Day
September 28 - World Rabies Day
September 29 - World Heart Day

October

October 01 - International Day for Older Persons / World Elders Day
October 03 - Virus Appreciation Day
October 05 - World Meningitis Day
October 06 - World Cerebral Palsy Day
October 10 - World Mental Health Day
October 12 - World Arthritis Day
October 10 - World Sight Day (2nd Thursday, October)
October 13 - World Thrombosis Day
October 14 to 20 - International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW) (3rd Week, October)
October 15 - World Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day
October 15 - Global Handwashing Day
October 16 - World Spine Day
October 16 - World Anaesthesia Day
October 16 - World Food Day
October 17 - World Trauma Day
October 19 - World Paediatric Bone and Joint Day
October 20 - World Osteoporosis Day
October 21 - World Iodine Deficiency Day
October 22 - International Stuttering Awareness Day
October 24 - World Polio Day
October 29 - World Stroke Day
October 29 - World Psoriasis Day
October 01 to 31 - Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Rett Syndrome Awareness Month
October 28 to November 4 - International Brain Tumour Awareness Week

November

November 01 to 30 - Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
November 01 to 30 - Lung Cancer Awareness Month
November 01 to 30 - Stomach Cancer Awareness Month
November 01 to 30 - Prostate Cancer Awareness Month / Prostate Health Month
November 7 - National Cancer Awareness Day
November 8 - World Radiography Day
November 10 - World Immunization Day
November 10 - World Keratoconus Day
November 10 - World Neuroendocrine Cancer Day
November 12 - World Pneumonia Day
November 14 - World Diabetes Day
November 15 to 21 - National Newborn Care Week
November 16 - World Pancreatic Cancer Day (3rd Thursday, November)
November 17 - World Prematurity Day
November 17 - National Epilepsy Day
November 17 - Cervical Cancer Elimination Day of Action
3rd Sunday in November - World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
November 18 to 24 - World Antimicrobial Awareness Week / World Antibiotics Awareness Week
November 20 - World COPD Day (3rd Wednesday, November)

December

December 01 to 31 - Constipation Awareness Month
December 01 - World AIDS Day
December 03 - International Day of Persons with Disabilities / World Diabled Day
December 12 - International Universal Health Coverage Day

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By Pace Hospitals • December 2, 2024

International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) is a global healthcare event observed every year on the 3rd of December for the past 23 years (since 1998). On this day, various organisations, both global and local, come together to promote the rights, dignity, and well-being of people with disabilities at every level of society

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By Pace Hospitals • December 2, 2024

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Constipation Awareness Month, December 2024 - Importance & Preventive Tips

By Pace Hospitals • November 30, 2024

Constipation Awareness Month, a global healthcare event, that has been observed annually throughout December. Constipation is a frequent gastrointestinal condition, that affects people of all ages, with a prevalence of around 20% in the general population and 29.6% in children. It is more common in the elderly than in the younger population.

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 25 Nov - 10 Dec, 2024 - Theme

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 2024

By Pace Hospitals • November 22, 2024

Join the 16 Days of Activism (Nov 25-Dec 10) to raise awareness about violence against women and girls, a global human rights issue. Since 1981, this period has highlighted its impact on health and society, emphasizing the need for collective action and change.

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By Pace Hospitals • November 18, 2024

World COPD Day is a global healthcare event to raise awareness of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), amongst the general public around the world. It had been observed every year on the 3rd Wednesday of November for the past 20 years (since 2002).

National Epilepsy Day 17 November 2024 - Importance & History

By Pace Hospitals • November 18, 2024

National Epilepsy Day, observed on 17th November in India, raises awareness about epilepsy's impact on individuals and communities. Learn its history, and importance in understanding this neurological condition marked by seizures and irregular brain activity.

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