Every year countries around the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day (WBDD) on June 14. The event serves to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products […]

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 need […]

World Field Epidemiology Day is a global movement to recognize and raise awareness of the vital role of field epidemiologists in protecting the health of populations and advancing global health […]

Commemorated on September 17, 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, […]

Taking place from September 24-27, 2024, in Cape Town, South Africa, the World Congress of Epidemiology is well-known for bringing epidemiologists and public health experts working in different sectors together […]

Commemorated on October 10, the overall objective of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of […]

Established in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation with support from WHO in response to growing concerns about the health and economic threat posed by diabetes, World Diabetes Day became […]

World AMR Awareness Week (WAAW) which is marked from 18 to 24 November is a global campaign that is celebrated annually to improve awareness and understanding of AMR and encourage best […]

World AIDS Day brings together people from around the world to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and demonstrate international solidarity in the face of the pandemic. Learn more.

Universal Health Coverage Day (UHC) Day on 12 December is the annual rallying point for advocates to raise their voices and share the stories of the millions of people still waiting […]

As exemplified by the Covid 19 pandemic, major infectious diseases and epidemics have devastating impacts on human lives, wreaking havoc on long-term social and economic development. Global health crises threaten to […]