World Field Epidemiology Day
2025-09-07 - 2025-09-08
Marked on September 7, 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 security, and to advocate for increased investment in field epidemiology training, research, and professionals. The 2025 theme is Making Our Mark: Field Epidemiology in Action. Learn more.

World Patient Safety Day
2025-09-17 - 2025-09-18
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, health workers, health care leaders and policymakers to show their commitment to patient safety. Learn more.

World Mental Health Day
2025-10-10 08:00 - 2025-10-11 17:00 (Africa/Kampala)
The overall objective of World Mental Health Day, commemorated on October 10, is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health. The Day provides an opportunity for all stakeholders working on mental health issues to talk about their work, and what more needs to be done to make mental health care a reality for people worldwide. Learn more.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October 1- 31)
2025-11-01 00:00 - 23:59
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to create awareness, honour the millions of lives affected by breast cancer and reaffirm global commitment to equitable access to care and improved survival for all. This year’s theme is: Every Story is Unique, Every Journey Matters. Learn more.

Cervical Cancer Elimination Day of Action
2025-11-17 - 2025-11-18
Each year WHO joins advocates around the world to commemorate a landmark Day of Action for Cervical Cancer Elimination and welcome groundbreaking new initiatives to end this devastating disease

World AIDS Day
2025-12-01 08:00 - 2025-12-02 23:30
Commemorated on December 01 every year, World AIDS Day is an international day dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection and mourning those who have died of the disease. Learn more.

International Universal Health Coverage Day
2025-12-12 - 2025-12-13
International Universal Health Coverage Day aims to raise awareness of the need for strong and resilient health systems and universal health coverage with multi-stakeholder partners. Each year on 12 December, UHC advocates raise their voices to share the stories of the millions of people still waiting for health, champion what we have achieved so far, call on leaders to make bigger and smarter investments in health, and encourage diverse groups to make commitments to help move the world closer to UHC by 2030. Learn more.
