Each year we commemorate World TB Day to raise public awareness about the devastating health, social and economic consequences of tuberculosis (TB) and to step up efforts to end the […]

It is celebrated annually on April 7 and each year draws attention to a specific health topic of concern to people all over the world. The date of 7 April […]

Chagas disease, also known as "silent or silenced disease", affects mainly poor people without access to health care or people without a political voice. The disease progresses slowly and often […]

April 25 is World Malaria Day and an occasion to highlight the need for continued investment and sustained political commitment for malaria prevention and control. It was instituted by WHO Member […]

Obstetric fistula is one of the most serious and tragic childbirth injuries. A hole between the birth canal and bladder and/or rectum, it is caused by prolonged, obstructed labour without […]

This yearly celebration informs the public on the dangers of using tobacco, the business practices of tobacco companies, what WHO is doing to fight the tobacco epidemic, and what people […]

On 14 June 2023, World Blood Donor Day will again be celebrated throughout the world. Officially designated as an annual event by the World Health Assembly in 2005, the Day […]

World Population Day is celebrated annually on 11 July to focus attention on the urgency and importance of population issues.  The Day was established by the then-Governing Council of the […]

World Hepatitis Day, 28 July, is an opportunity to step up national and international efforts on hepatitis, encourage actions and engagement by individuals, partners and the public and highlight the […]

World Patient Safety Day calls for global solidarity and concerted action by all countries and international partners to improve patient safety.   The Day brings together patients, families, caregivers, communities, […]