Events

World Drowning Prevention Day

World Drowning Prevention Day is held annually on 25 July. This global advocacy event serves as an opportunity to highlight the tragic and profound impact of drowning on families and communities and offer life-saving solutions to prevent it. Learn more.

World Hepatitis Day

Marked on July 28, World Hepatitis Day 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 for a greater global response as outlined in the WHO's Global hepatitis report of 2017. Learn more.

World Field Epidemiology Day

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 […]

World Patient Safety Day

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

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 […]

Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October 1- 31)

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.

World Diabetes Day

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 an official UN day in 2006. Learn more.

Cervical Cancer Elimination Day of Action

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

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.

Call for Abstracts: 4th ZAFENET Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting

Concept Note Field Epidemiology Network of Zambia (ZAFENET) 2025 Virtual Scientific Conference Theme: Engage, Inform, Share, Inspire: The Future of Epidemiology Together Date: 27th November 2025 Time: 08:00 AM – 13:00 PM Venue: Online (Hosted by Zambia National Public Health Institute – ZNPHI) Background The Field Epidemiology network of Zambia (ZAFENET) is a professional network […]

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