World Wetlands Day
The theme for World Wetlands Day is “·Wetlands and human wellbeing”. Its goal is to highlight how all aspects of human well-being are tied to the health of the world’s […]
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International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
In 2012, the UN General Assembly designated February 6th as the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, with the aim to amplify and direct the efforts on […]
World Tuberculosis Day
Each World TB Day is commemorated on March 2024 to raise public awareness about the devastating health, social and economic consequences of tuberculosis (TB) and to step up efforts to […]
World Health Day
7 April is World Health Day It is celebrated annually and each year draws attention to a specific health topic of concern to people all over the world. The date of […]
World Immunization Week
World Immunization Week, celebrated in the last week of April, aims to highlight the collective action needed to protect people from vaccine-preventable diseases. Learn more.
World Malaria Day
World Malaria Day is an occasion to highlight the need for continued investment and sustained political commitment for malaria prevention and control. It was instituted by WHO Member States during the […]
World No Tobacco Day
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 […]
World Blood Donor Day
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 Drowning Prevention Day
Declared through the April 2021 UN General Assembly Resolution A/RES/75/273 “Global drowning prevention”, World Drowning Prevention Day is held annually on 25 July. This global advocacy event serves as an […]
World Hepatitis Day
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
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 […]
The Eighth EMPHNET Regional Conference
With the central theme of the Eighth EMPHNET Regional Conference being “Advancing Public Health Preparedness and Response: Challenges, Opportunities, and Ways Forward” the conference sessions will provide a space to address […]