May

Arthritis Awareness Month: Promotes understanding of the hundreds of types of arthritis and related conditions.
Better Hearing and Speech Month: Raises awareness about communication disorders and the role of speech-language pathologists and audiologists.
Bladder Cancer Awareness Month: Dedicated to promoting education and research for bladder cancer.
Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month: Highlights the need for research and resources for those with CF.
Food Allergy Awareness Month: Promotes understanding and management of food allergies to improve safety.
Mental Health Awareness Month: Campaigns to reduce the stigma around mental illness and promote mental well-being.

2 May: International Scurvy Awareness Day – Dedicated to educating about the signs and prevention of scurvy.
2 May: World Ankylosing Spondylitis Day – Raises awareness for this chronic inflammatory disease affecting the spine.
5 May: World Asthma Day – Promotes asthma awareness and care around the world.
5 May: World Hand Hygiene Day – Aims to bring people together in support of hand hygiene improvement globally.
8 May: World Ovarian Cancer Day – A day to raise global awareness of ovarian cancer, its symptoms, and risks.
8 May: World Thalassemia Day – Dedicated to educating about this inherited blood disorder.
9 May: World Migratory Bird Day – (Primarily environmental, but touches on ecological health).
10 May: World's Lupus Day – Raises awareness and understanding of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).
12 May: International Nurses Day – Celebrates the contributions of nurses to society.
12 May: World Hypertension Day – Promotes public awareness of hypertension and encourages prevention.
15 May: Hyperemesis Gravidarum Awareness Day – Dedicated to educating about this severe form of morning sickness.
16 May: Dengue Prevention Day – Highlights the importance of preventing mosquito breeding to control dengue fever.
18 May: HIV Vaccine Awareness Day – Recognizes the efforts of researchers and volunteers to find a safe and effective HIV vaccine.
19 May: World IBD Day – Raises awareness for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis).
20 May: World Autoimmune and AutoInflammatory Arthritis Day – Promotes education and support for autoimmune arthritis conditions.
22 May: World Preeclampsia Day – Raises awareness about preeclampsia and other hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.
24 May: World Schizophrenia Day – Dedicated to reducing the stigma associated with schizophrenia.
25 May: World Thyroid Day – Promotes awareness of thyroid health and related diseases.
28 May: Menstrual Hygiene Day – A global platform to promote good menstrual health and hygiene.
29 May: World Digestive Health Day – Focuses on a specific theme related to the health of the digestive system.
30 May: World MS Day – A day for the global Multiple Sclerosis community to connect and raise awareness