
Important Health Days in June, 2026
June
Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month: A global effort to raise awareness about Alzheimer's and other dementias.
ALS Awareness Month: Dedicated to raising public understanding of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's Disease).
Aphasia Awareness Month: Promotes awareness and support for people with aphasia, a language disorder.
Cataract Awareness Month: Educates the public on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of cataracts.
Cytomegalovirus Awareness Month: Aims to educate about the risks of congenital CMV infection.
Men’s Health Month: Focuses on a broad range of men’s health issues and encourages regular medical check-ups.
Migraine & Headache Awareness Month: Raises awareness for chronic migraine and headache disorders.
Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month: Dedicated to educating the public about this chronic neuromuscular disease.
PTSD Awareness Month: Campaigns to raise awareness about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and available treatments.
Scleroderma Awareness Month: Promotes public and medical awareness of scleroderma, a chronic connective tissue disease.
7 June: Cancer Survivors Day – A celebration of life for those who have survived cancer.
8 June: World Brain Tumor Day – Dedicated to supporting research and patients with brain tumors.
13 June: International Albinism Awareness Day – Celebrates the human rights of persons with albinism.
14 June: World Blood Donor Day – Raises global awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products.
15 June: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day – A day for the world to voice its opposition to the abuse and suffering inflicted on older generations.
19 June: World Sickle Cell Day – Raises awareness about sickle cell disease as a public health problem.
21 June: Global MND Awareness Day – Dedicated to raising awareness for Motor Neuron Disease (MND).
21 June: International Yoga Day – Promotes the practice of yoga for physical and mental health.
25 June: World Vitiligo Day – Raises awareness about vitiligo, a skin disorder.
26 June: International Day - Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking – Campaigns to strengthen action and cooperation in achieving a world free of drug abuse













