Health Observances

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Mammography Day

Even before the coronavirus pandemic, washing your hands was an important part of staying healthy.

World Menopause Day is a worldwide awareness call for women who face health issues when approaching, during and beyond the menopause.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day

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

National Stress Awareness Day on the first Wednesday in November aims to identify and reduce the stress factors in your life.

A day to promote interventions to protect against, prevent and treat pneumonia; and generate action to combat pneumonia.

Current projectionsshow 700 million adults will be livingwith diabetes by 2045.

World Prematurity Day on November 17 raises awareness of this serious health crisis.

COPD is a Group of Lung Conditions Including Bronchitis and Emphysema.

Objectives of International Men's Day include a focus on mens and boys health, improving gender relations, promoting gender equality, and highlighting positive male role models.

On World Toilet, play your part in ensuring no one is left behind without sanitation.

Find out the history and background to National UTI Awareness Day.

Flossing is an important part of dental hygiene, so use this day to clear out any lingering bits from your Thanksgiving meal.

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

World Aids Day is observed to let everyone know about the harms caused by AIDS and how to prevent the spread of the disease.

You can't judge a book by its cover, but it's important that you can judge food by its label.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Universal Health Coverage Day

In January we are encouraged to give up alcohol and go vegan. Both probably sponsored by the February Marketing Board.

This Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, let’s end stigma and make Canada a safer place for people living with dementia.

Find out the dates and background to Veganuary