World Leprosy Day
Raises awareness about leprosy, challenges stigma and promotes early diagnosis and treatment.
HEALTH AWARENESS
2026 Global Health Awareness Calendar
Key health-awareness campaigns and observances that promote healthier communities and more informed healthcare decisions.
Health-awareness campaigns play an important role in helping individuals understand health risks, preventive measures and the importance of early detection.
The following calendar highlights major global health observances recognized by international public-health organizations and healthcare stakeholders.
January
February
World Cancer Day
Promotes cancer awareness, prevention, early detection and access to treatment.
March
World Hearing Day
Encourages hearing-health awareness and prevention of hearing loss.
World Tuberculosis Day
Highlights global efforts to prevent, diagnose and treat tuberculosis.
April
World Health Day
Celebrates global health and raises awareness about a major health theme selected annually.
World Immunization Week
Highlights the importance of vaccines in protecting individuals and communities.
May
World Hand Hygiene Day
Promotes proper hand hygiene as a critical infection-prevention measure.
World Hypertension Day
Raises awareness about high blood pressure and cardiovascular health.
June
World Blood Donor Day
Recognizes voluntary blood donors and promotes safe blood donation.
July
World Hepatitis Day
Raises awareness about hepatitis prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
September
World Patient Safety Day
Promotes safer healthcare systems and patient-centred care.
October
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Encourages awareness, screening and early detection.
World Mental Health Day
Promotes mental wellbeing and awareness of mental-health challenges.
November
World Diabetes Day
Raises awareness about diabetes prevention and management.
World Antimicrobial Awareness Week
Promotes responsible use of antibiotics and efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance.
December
World AIDS Day
Raises awareness about HIV prevention, treatment and support.
Why Health Awareness Matters
Health-awareness campaigns encourage preventive health behaviours, support early detection and help individuals make more informed healthcare decisions.
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