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 […]
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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 […]
World Patient Safety Day
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, […]
World Congress of Epidemiology
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 […]
World Mental Health Day
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 […]
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 […]
World AMR Awareness Week
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
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.