Important Days

International health days give a great opportunity to raise awareness and understanding about health issues and mobilize support for action, from the local community to the policy makers. There are many world health days and one national day observed throughout the year related to specific health issues or conditions. Mark these days for health in your calendar.

January

30 World Leprosy Eradication Day

February

04 World Cancer Day
12 Sexual & Reproductive Health Awareness Day

March

04 World Obesity Day
12 World Kidney Day
22 World Water Day
24 World TB Day

April

7 World Health Day
19 World Liver Day
25 World Malaria Day

May

05 World Hygiene Day
06 World Asthma Day
17 World Hypertension Day
28 International Women’s Health Day
31 World no tobacco Day

June

05 5 World Environment Day
07 World Food Safety Day
14 World Blood Donor Day

July

11 World Population Day
Second Sunday National Physical Activity Day in Uganda
28 World Hepatitis Day

August

1-8 World Breast Feeding Week
12 World Oral Health Day

September

17 World Patient Safety Day
28 World Rabies Day
29 World Heart Day

October

10 World Mental Health Day
13 World Thrombosis Day
20 World Osteoporosis Day
24 World Polio Day
29 World Stroke Day
29 World Stroke Day

November

02 World Pneumonia Day
10 World Immunization Day
14 World Diabetes Day
18 World Epilepsy Day

December

01 World AIDS Day
12 Universal Health Coverage Day