World Health Observances

International Observances denote a period to observe an issue of international interest or concern. Many of these observances have been established by the United Nations General Assembly, United Nations Economic and Social Council or World Health Organization. World Health Observances mark a period which is often used to promote an issue and mobilize for action. Below follows a list of days and months which have been denoted as health related observances.[1][2]

January

  • 4 January - World Braille Day
  • 30 January - World Leprosy Day

February

March

April

May

  • European Cancer Prevention Week

June

July

August

  • First week Of August- World Breast Feeding Awareness Week

October

November

December

References

  1. http://nhslocal.nhs.uk/my-health/equip/events/list
  2. Nations, United. "International Days and Weeks". United Nations. Retrieved 2021-10-20.

See also

International observance

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