Health Observances

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.

Working Together to Prevent Suicide.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day

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

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World’s Alzheimer’s Day

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

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

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

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

Current projections show 700 million adults will be living with diabetes by 2045.

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.

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

Find out the dates and background to Veganuary

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

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

A day to highlight the importance of a good night's sleep to our health and well being.

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

Find out the dates and background to American Heart Month

Being on our electronic devices too much can be bad for our health. This day is to encourage to take some digital downtime.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation 

National Nutrition Month takes place in March each year to highlight the importance of healthy eating.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Self-injury Awareness Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Multiple Personality Day

This health awareness day in the UK has been observed since 1984 and takes place on the second Wednesday in March.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day

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

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Bipolar Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Health Day  [WHO] 

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

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Healthcare Decisions Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Malaria Day

Almost 3 million workers die each year from occupational accidents and work related diseases.