Health Observances

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Gardening Exercise Day

Pests can have a devastating effect on human populations by destroying food sources.

The Week is open for all – workplaces, communities, schools, individuals, anybody with an interest in leading a healthier life!

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Albinism Awareness Day 

World Blood Donor Day is observed to raise awareness for the need of blood, blood products, and the need for safe blood.

An awareness day for the situation of children in African, and on the need for continuing improvement in education.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Eat Your Vegetables Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National PTSD Awareness Day.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Bronchiectasis Day.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Eat Your Beans Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Zoonoses Day.

Today you should try to see the funny side of life - Savor the Comic and Unplug the Drama.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Retainer Day.

This holiday is designed to increase awareness of brain health issues for people everywhere.

International Self-Care Day provides a focus and opportunity to raise the profile of healthy lifestyle self-care programmes around the world.

National Disability Independence Day commemorates the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26th, 1990.

World Hepatitis Day is observed annually on July 28th to generate an opportunity to step up national and international efforts on hepatitis.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Minority Donor Awareness Day

Find out the dates, history and background to Happiness Happens Month

Highlights healthy eating and active lifestyles for every age group from infant to teens.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National CBD Day.

A day observed in the honour of the man who discovered that the deadly disease of Malaria is spread through a mosquito bite.

Organised by The Urology Foundation, this month aims to raise awareness of urological disease as well as raise money to can fund vital research and training into these diseases.

World Alzheimer's Month is a global opportunity to raise awareness around, educate, encourage support of and demystify dementia.

World Physical Therapy Day is a day to celebrate the life-changing work of physical therapists!

Working Together to Prevent Suicide.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Eat An Apple Day

This day brings attention to the growing number of people living long and full lives with HIV and to their health and social needs.

2 out of every 3 people globally believe there is little or no understanding of dementia in their countries.

A day to spread the word and raise awareness about contraception and safe sex.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Women’s Health & Fitness Day

Rabies is a vaccine-preventable viral disease which occurs in more than 150 countries and territories.

This isn't a romantic day, it's about raising awareness of Cardiovascular Disease, one of the world's leading causes of death.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Family Health and Fitness Day USA

Highlights the importance of promoting a healthy dental lifestyle at an early age.

Every October, people all over the world show their support for people affected by breast cancer.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Child Health Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Plus Size Appreciation Day

Kick Butts Day involves more than 1,000 events in schools and communities across the United States and even around the world.

The World Health Organisation recognises World Mental Health Day on October 10th every year.

Arthritis is a disease that affects approximately 350 million people worldwide, including nearly 40 million people in the United States.