List of Important Health days 2026
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List of Important Health days 2026

List of Important Health Days 2026: A User-Friendly Guide to Wellness



Staying informed about important health days is a fantastic way to prioritise your well-being and contribute to global health awareness. These designated days, weeks, and months highlight critical health issues, promote education, and encourage action.

 
These month-long observances are dedicated to raising awareness and providing education on chronic conditions, preventive health, and specific health groups.

 

January

  • Cervical Health Awareness Month: Focuses on prevention and early detection of cervical cancer.
  • Glaucoma Awareness Month: Promotes the importance of eye exams for early diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma.
  • International Quality of Life Month: Encourages actions to improve personal and collective well-being.
  • Thyroid Awareness Month: Highlights the prevalence and treatment of thyroid diseases.
 

February

  • Cholangiocarcinoma Awareness Month: Raises awareness about bile duct cancer.
  • Gallbladder and Bile Duct Cancer Awareness Month: Dedicated to educating the public about these cancers.
  • Low Vision Awareness Month: Promotes resources and support for people living with low vision.
  • National Children's Dental Health Month (outside India): Advocates for the importance of good oral hygiene for children.
 

March

  • Alport Awareness Month: Raises awareness for Alport Syndrome, a genetic kidney disease.
  • Brain Injury Awareness Month: Focuses on the prevention and recovery from brain injuries.
  • Deep-Vein Thrombosis Awareness Month: Highlights the risks and preventative measures for DVT.
  • Endometriosis Awareness Month: Promotes public and medical understanding of endometriosis.
  • Malignant Hyperthermia Awareness Month: Educates on this rare, life-threatening condition often triggered by anesthesia.
  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Month: Dedicated to educating about the disease and supporting those affected.
  • Myeloma Action Month: Supports research and awareness for multiple myeloma, a blood cancer.
  • National Birth Defects Awareness/Prevention Month: Promotes prevention and support for those affected by birth defects.
  • National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month: Focuses on inclusion and understanding for people with developmental disabilities.
  • National Save Your Vision Month: Encourages routine eye care to protect vision.
  • Trisomy Awareness Month: Raises awareness for conditions caused by an extra chromosome, like Down syndrome (Trisomy 21).
 

April

  • Alcohol Awareness Month: Encourages communities to understand the effects of alcohol on health.
  • Distracted Driving Awareness Month: Campaigns for safer driving habits to prevent accidents.
  • Global Child Nutrition Month: Focuses on ensuring proper nutrition for children worldwide.
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome Awareness Month: Aims to destigmatize IBS and promote patient care.
  • National Stress Awareness Month: Encourages people to manage stress for better mental and physical health.
  • Oral Cancer Awareness Month: Highlights the importance of screening for oral cancer.
  • Parkinson's Awareness Month: Dedicated to educating the public about Parkinson's disease.
  • Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Awareness Month: Promotes prevention, testing, and treatment for STIs.
  • Women's Eye Health & Safety Month: Raises awareness about specific eye health issues affecting women.
 

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.
 

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.
 

July

  • Cleft & Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention Month: Focuses on prevention and treatment of cleft and craniofacial differences.
  • Cord Blood Awareness Month: Educates parents on the potential use of umbilical cord blood stem cells.
  • Eye Injury Prevention Month: Encourages safety practices to prevent eye injuries in various settings.
  • Hemochromatosis Awareness Month: Raises awareness about hereditary hemochromatosis, a disorder of iron metabolism.
  • International Group B Strep (GBS) Awareness Month: Promotes the prevention of GBS disease in newborns.
  • Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month: Dedicated to understanding and supporting children with arthritis.
  • Minority Mental Health Awareness Month: Focuses on addressing the mental health needs of minority communities.
  • Sarcoma Awareness Month: Highlights the need for research and support for people with sarcoma, a rare cancer.
  • UV Safety Month: Promotes the importance of protecting skin and eyes from harmful UV rays.
 

August

  • Children’s Eye Health and Safety Awareness Month: Reminds parents to protect children's vision and schedule eye exams.
  • Digestive Tract Paralysis Awareness Month: Raises awareness about disorders affecting the digestive system's motility.
  • Gastroparesis Awareness Month: Dedicated to educating the public about this chronic digestive disease.
  • Psoriasis Action Month: Campaigns for better research, treatment, and quality of life for people with psoriasis.
  • Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month: Raises awareness and supports research for SMA, a genetic neuromuscular disease.
 

September

  • Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month: Promotes education on AFib, the most common type of heart arrhythmia.
  • Baby Safety Month: Focuses on product safety and safe practices for infants.
  • Blood Cancer Awareness Month: Dedicated to supporting research and patients with blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma.
  • Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: Campaigns to raise awareness for pediatric cancer.
  • Childhood Obesity Awareness Month: Promotes healthy weight management and nutrition for children.
  • Cholesterol Education Month: Encourages awareness of cholesterol levels and heart disease risk.
  • Food Safety Education Awareness Month: Highlights the importance of proper food handling and preparation.
  • Healthy Aging Month: Focuses on the positive aspects of growing older and encourages healthy lifestyles.
  • ITP Awareness Month: Raises awareness for Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura, a bleeding disorder.
  • National Nutrition Month: Promotes healthy eating and physical activity habits.
  • National Pediculosis Prevention Month/ Head Lice Prevention Month: Provides education on head lice prevention and treatment.
  • National Recovery Month: Celebrates people in recovery from substance use and mental health disorders.
  • National Suicide Prevention Month: Dedicated to raising awareness and connecting individuals with resources.
  • Newborn Screening Awareness Month: Highlights the benefits of newborn screening for early detection of disorders.
  • Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: Promotes early detection and education on the signs of ovarian cancer.
  • Pain Awareness Month: Raises public awareness of issues in the field of pain and pain management.
  • Peripheral Artery Disease Awareness Month: Dedicated to educating about PAD, a circulatory condition.
  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Awareness Month: Raises awareness about PCOS, a hormonal disorder common among women of reproductive age.
  • Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: Focuses on screening and support for prostate cancer.
  • Reye’s Syndrome Awareness Month: Dedicated to educating about Reye's Syndrome, a rare but serious condition.
  • Sepsis Awareness Month: Highlights the signs and symptoms of sepsis for prompt treatment.
  • Sexual Health Awareness Month: Promotes healthy, responsible, and informed sexual health.
  • Urology Awareness Month: Dedicated to educating about common urological conditions.
  • World Alzheimer’s Month: A global campaign to challenge the stigma around dementia.
 

October

  • Breast Cancer Awareness Month: The most well-known campaign for breast cancer education and fundraising.
  • Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease (CMT) Awareness Month: Raises awareness for this common inherited neurological disorder.
  • Contact Lens Safety Month: Promotes safe practices for contact lens wear and care.
  • Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Focuses on prevention and resources for survivors of domestic violence.
  • Healthy Lung Month: Encourages proactive steps for maintaining healthy lungs.
  • Home Eye Safety Awareness Month: Promotes safety measures to prevent eye injuries at home.
  • International Day of Older Persons (Day on Oct 1st): Recognizes the contributions of older people and the challenges of aging.
  • Liver Cancer Awareness Month: Dedicated to educating about the risks and prevention of liver cancer.
  • Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month: Highlights the role of sonographers and diagnostic medical sonography.
  • Prenatal-onset GBS Disease Recognition Month: Aims to raise awareness of early-onset Group B Strep disease.
  • Spina Bifida Awareness Month: Raises awareness for the most common permanently disabling birth defect.
  • Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month: Promotes safe sleep practices to prevent SIDS.

November

  • COPD Awareness Month: Dedicated to raising awareness of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
  • Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month: Focuses on the importance of eye exams for people with diabetes.
  • Epilepsy Awareness Month: Promotes public education and support for people with epilepsy.
  • Home Care Month: Recognizes the value of home care services.
  • Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Highlights the importance of screening and research for lung cancer.
  • Movember: An annual event involving the growing of moustaches to raise awareness of men's health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men's suicide.
  • National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month: A month dedicated to supporting Alzheimer's patients and caregivers.
  • National Family Caregivers Month: Honors the efforts and dedication of family caregivers.
  • National Hospice and Palliative Care Month: Raises awareness of hospice care and its benefits.
  • Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: Focuses on early detection and research for pancreatic cancer.
  • Stomach Cancer Awareness Month: Dedicated to increasing public awareness of stomach cancer.


-----2. Important Health Days and Weeks: A Month-by-Month Guide

These are key dates dedicated to specific conditions, health professions, or global initiatives.
January: Kicking Off a Healthy Year
4 January: World Braille Day – Celebrates the birth of Louis Braille and raises awareness of the importance of Braille as a means of communication for the visually impaired.
11 January: Paget's Awareness Day – Dedicated to increasing knowledge about Paget's disease, a chronic bone disorder.
25 January: World Leprosy Day (outside India) – An international observance to raise awareness for Hansen's disease.
30 January: World Leprosy Day (in India) – Celebrated on the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi to honor his efforts towards the afflicted.
30 January: World Neglected Tropical Disease Day – A day to highlight the global burden of neglected tropical diseases.
 
February: Focusing on Heart and Rare Diseases
2 February: Rheumatoid Awareness Day – Dedicated to raising awareness for Rheumatoid Arthritis.
2 February: Tinnitus Awareness Week (Dates may vary) – A campaign to educate about tinnitus and available support.
4 February: World Cancer Day – A global initiative to save millions of preventable deaths each year by raising awareness and education about cancer.
6 February: Time to Talk Day – Encourages open conversations about mental health to reduce stigma.
9 February: Heart Failure Awareness Week – Promotes education about the causes, symptoms, and management of heart failure.
9 February: International Epilepsy Day – A joint initiative to promote public awareness of epilepsy.
9 February: National Cardiac Rehabilitation Week – Highlights the role of cardiac rehabilitation in reducing the risk of future heart problems.
10 February: National Deworming Day – An initiative to deworm children across India to improve their overall health.
14 February: National Impotence Day – Raises awareness for male erectile dysfunction.
27 February: National Protein Day – Focuses on protein awareness and consumption for better health.
28 February: International Repetitive Strain Injury Awareness Day – Raises awareness of RSIs in the workplace and at home.
28 February: Rare Disease Day – A global event to raise awareness of rare diseases and their impact on patients' lives.
 
March: Brain Health and Beyond
2 March: World Teen Mental Wellness Day – Promotes the mental well-being of teenagers globally.
3 March: World Birth Defects Day – Aims to raise awareness of birth defects and the need for care and support.
3 March: World Hearing Day – Calls for action to address hearing loss and related issues.
4 March: HPV Awareness Day – Promotes vaccination and screening to prevent HPV-related cancers.
4 March: World Obesity Day – Encourages practical solutions to end the global obesity crisis.
8 March: Pulmonary Rehabilitation Week – Highlights the role of rehabilitation in managing lung disease.
8 March: Sleep Awareness Week – Encourages the public to prioritise sleep for health and well-being.
12 March: World Kidney Day – A global awareness campaign aimed at raising awareness of the importance of our kidneys.
13 March: World Sleep Day – An annual event intended to be a celebration of sleep and a call to action on important sleep-related issues.
16 March: Brain Awareness Week – A worldwide celebration to increase public awareness of the progress and benefits of brain research.
20 March: World Head Injury Awareness Day – Dedicated to promoting prevention and treatment for head injuries.
20 March: World Oral Health Day – Promotes good oral hygiene to reduce the burden of oral diseases.
21 March: World Down Syndrome Day – A day to celebrate people with Down Syndrome and their contributions to the community.
24 March: World Tuberculosis Day – Raises public awareness about the devastating health, social, and economic consequences of TB.
26 March: Purple Day for Epilepsy Awareness – An international grassroots effort to increase worldwide awareness of epilepsy.
30 March: World Bipolar Day – Aims to bring world awareness to bipolar disorders and eliminate social stigma.
 
April: Awareness for a Healthier Community
2 April: Autism Awareness Day – Raises awareness about Autism Spectrum Disorder and promotes acceptance.
6 April: Bohring-Opitz Syndrome Awareness Day – Dedicated to educating about this rare genetic disorder.
7 April: World Health Day – Marks the founding of the World Health Organisation and draws attention to a specific global health theme.
10 April: World Homoeopathy Day – Commemorates the birth of the founder of homoeopathy, Dr. Christian Friedrich Samuel Hahnemann.
11 April: World Parkinson's Day – Promotes a greater understanding of Parkinson's disease.
11 April: National Safe Motherhood Day, Black Maternal Health Week – Raises awareness of safe childbirth and addresses disparities in maternal health care.
14 April: World Chagas Disease Day – Aims to increase public awareness of Chagas disease, a vector-borne parasitic illness.
17 April: World Haemophilia Day – Brings together the global bleeding disorders community to raise awareness and improve care.
18 April: Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) Action Day – Dedicated to raising awareness for this birth defect.
24 April: World Immunisation Week – Promotes the use of vaccines to protect people of all ages against disease.
25 April: National DNA Day – Commemorates the discovery of DNA and the completion of the Human Genome Project.
25 April: World Malaria Day – Highlights the global effort to control and eliminate malaria.
28 April: World Day for Safety and Health at Work – Promotes the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases globally.
 
May: Mental Health and Chronic Conditions
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.
 
June: Men's Health and Brain Awareness
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.
 
July: Eye Health and Injury Prevention
1 July: National Doctor's Day – Celebrates the medical profession and recognizes the contributions of physicians.
22 July: World Brain Day – Promotes global awareness of brain health.
23 July: World Sjogren’s Day – Dedicated to raising awareness for Sjogren's Syndrome, a chronic autoimmune disease.
25 July: World Drowning Prevention Day – Highlights the tragic and profound impact of drowning on families and communities.
28 July: World Hepatitis day – Raises awareness of viral hepatitis and encourages testing and treatment.
 
August: Digestive Health and Organ Donation
1 August: World Breastfeeding Week – Encourages breastfeeding and highlights the many health benefits it provides.
1 August: World Lung Cancer day – Raises awareness and promotes screening for lung cancer.
3 August: National Donor Day – Celebrates those who have given the gift of life through organ donation.
3 August: Cloves Syndrome Awareness Day – Dedicated to educating about CLOVES Syndrome, a rare overgrowth disorder.
10 August: National Deworming Day – Second observance of the year to deworm children across India.
13 August: Organ Donation Day – Promotes awareness for organ donation and its importance.
17 August: World Contact Lens Health Week – Encourages healthy contact lens wear and care practices.
18 August: World Breast Cancer Research Day, Contact Lens Health Week – Highlights the need for breast cancer research and continues the focus on lens health.
30 August: National Grief Awareness Day – Encourages understanding and discussion of grief.
31 August: International Overdose Awareness Day – A global event to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of drug-related death.
 
September: A Focus on Cancer and Mental Health
4 September: World Sexual Health Day – Promotes a greater social awareness of sexual health across the globe.
7 September: World Duchenne’s Awareness Day – Raises awareness for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
8 September: World Physical Therapy Day – Recognizes the work that physical therapists do for their patients and community.
9 September: International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day – Promotes prevention of alcohol use during pregnancy.
10 September: World Suicide Prevention Day – Provides a global commitment to prevent suicides.
12 September: World First Aid Day – Promotes the importance of training in first aid skills.
13 September: World Sepsis Day – A global movement to raise awareness of sepsis.
14 September: World Mitochondrial Disease Week – Dedicated to raising awareness for mitochondrial diseases.
15 September: World Lymphoma Awareness Day – Raises awareness of lymphoma, a form of cancer.
16 September: Get Ready for Flu Day – Encourages people to get their annual influenza vaccination.
17 September: World Patient Safety Day – Calls for global solidarity and action to enhance patient safety.
19 September: Aortic Dissection Awareness Day – Raises awareness for this severe heart condition.
19 September: National Concussion Awareness Day – Dedicated to educating the public about the severity of concussions.
20 September: Usher Syndrome Awareness Day – Raises awareness for Usher Syndrome, a rare genetic condition causing hearing and vision loss.
21 September: World Alzheimer’s Day – A day to raise awareness and challenge the common stigma that surrounds Alzheimer’s disease.
25 September: International Ataxia Awareness Day, World Lung Day, World Pharmacist Day, Sport Purple for Platelets Day – A combination of days raising awareness for ataxia, lung health, the pharmacy profession, and platelet disorders.
25 September: National Ayurveda day – Promotes the traditional Indian system of medicine, Ayurveda.
26 September: World Contraception Day, Mesothelioma Awareness Day – Focuses on informed choice on contraception and awareness for mesothelioma, a rare cancer.
28 September: World Rabies Day – Raises awareness about rabies and its prevention.
29 September: World Heart Day – Highlights actions to prevent and control cardiovascular diseases.
30 September: National Women’s Health and Fitness Day – Promotes physical activity and health awareness for women.
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October: Breast Cancer and Vision Health
2 October: World Cerebral Palsy Day – Celebrates and raises awareness of people with cerebral palsy.
3 October: World Ostomy Day – Raises awareness and understanding of life with an ostomy.
4 October: World Hospice and Palliative Care Day – Celebrates and supports hospice and palliative care around the world.
6 October: World MRSA Day – Raises awareness of MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infections.
8 October: World Sight Day – A key advocacy event to draw attention to blindness and vision impairment.
10 October: World Mental Health Day – Raises awareness of mental health issues and mobilizes efforts in support of mental health.
12 October: World Arthritis Day – A global day dedicated to raising awareness of arthritis and rheumatic diseases.
13 October: Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day – Dedicated to the 6% of breast cancer cases that are metastatic (Stage IV) at diagnosis.
14 October: World Standards Day – (Relates to standards for health and safety).
15 October: Global Handwashing Day – A global advocacy day dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding about the importance of handwashing with soap.
16 October: World Food Day, World Spine Day – A day for tackling global hunger, and a day to raise awareness about spinal health and disorders.
17 October: World Trauma Day – Highlights the importance of preventing injuries and saving lives during trauma.
18 October: World Menopause Day – Raises awareness of menopause and the available health options for improving health.
20 October: World Osteoporosis Day – Aims to raise global awareness of the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of osteoporosis.
22 October: International Stuttering Awareness Day – Highlights the understanding of stuttering and its impact on individuals.
24 October: World Polio Day – Promotes the efforts toward a polio-free world.
25 October: World Psoriasis Day – Dedicated to people with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.
29 October: World Stroke Day – Promotes global awareness of stroke prevention and treatment.
November: Diabetes and Lung Health
5 November: World Tsunami Awareness Day – (Relates to disaster preparedness and health).
8 November: World Radiography Day – Marks the anniversary of the discovery of X-rays and highlights the role of radiographers.
10 November: World Immunization Day – A day to promote the importance of vaccines in protecting people against disease.
12 November: World Pneumonia Day – Raises awareness about pneumonia, the world’s leading infectious killer of children.
14 November: World Diabetes Day – The primary global awareness campaign focusing on diabetes.
16 November: World COPD Day – A global initiative to raise awareness, share knowledge, and reduce the burden of COPD.
17 November: World Prematurity Day – Dedicated to raising awareness of preterm birth and the concerns of preterm babies.
19 November: World Toilet Day – Highlights the lack of access to sanitation and its severe health consequences.
20 November: World Children's Day – Promotes international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children's welfare.
21 November: World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims – A day to remember those killed or seriously injured in road traffic crashes.
25 November: International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women – Campaigns to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls.
 
December: Global Health and AIDS Awareness
1 December: World AIDS Day – A day for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show support for those living with HIV, and remember those who have died.
3 December: International Day of Persons with Disabilities – Promotes the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities.
12 December: Universal Health Coverage Day – Campaigns for everyone, everywhere to have access to quality health care without financial hardship.
18 December: International Migrants Day – (Focuses on the protection and well-being of migrants, including health).
20 December: International Human Solidarity Day – (Highlights the importance of global solidarity for achieving development goals, including health).
-----Take Charge of Your Health

By being aware of these important health days, you can take proactive steps towards a healthier lifestyle and contribute to a more informed community. Mark your calendars, engage with these causes, and let's make 2026 a year of enhanced health and well-being for everyone!

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