THEME: “Step up to volunteer; need more organ donors to fill the lacunae”. World organ donation day is observed every year on August 13, to encourage and educate people on the importance of donating organs after death to save more lives. On this day, we will tell you which all organs can or cannot be […]
THEME: Indigenous Youth as Agents of Change for Self determination. The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples takes place annually on 9 August to celebrate Indigenous Peoples and their knowledge. People gather on this day to bring awareness to world issues concerning indigenous people, respectively. In addition, this day also recognizes the achievements and […]
THEME: Let’s make breastfeeding and work, work! World Breastfeeding Week is held every first week of August yearly. It is supported by WHO, UNICEF and many Ministries of Health and civil society partners. WHO will use the week to champion best practices for workplace-related breastfeeding support, in different countries, across different contract types and sectors, […]
Theme: ‘One life, one liver.’ It’s time to scale up access to testing and treatment to save life. World hepatitis day is observed every year on July 28 to raise awareness of viral hepatitis and its impact on global health. The day aims to promote prevention, testing and treatment, and to show support for those […]
Theme: “Resilience, adaptability, and thriving in adversity” Self-care is a crucial cornerstone of health, and International Self-Care Day was established by the International Self-Care Foundation in 2011 to raise awareness about it. The celebration of International Self-Care Day on July 24 emphasizes the advantages of self-care that can be felt at any time of day […]
Theme: “Brain Health and Disability: Leave No One Behind”. World Brain Day is observed every July 22nd of every year. It is celebrated by people worldwide to prevent brain disabilities, treat and rehabilitate them. This is one of the most important annual celebrations in the world, as it helps raise awareness on an increasingly significant […]
U.V. Safety Awareness Month is celebrated every July. Ultraviolet A (UVA): UVA rays penetrate deep into the layers of the skin and lead to premature signs of aging, which include fine lines and wrinkles. It is important to note that the amount of UVA stays relatively consistent throughout the year, and exceeds the amount of […]
Sarcoma Awareness Month is observed annually every July. Sarcoma is a type of cancer that occurs in various locations of the body. ‘Sarcoma’ is the general term used to refer to a broad group of cancers that begin in the soft tissues and bones. Soft tissue sarcoma forms in the tissues that connect, support, and […]
Theme: According to UNFPA, this year focuses on how to safeguard the health and rights of women and girls; and putting the brakes on COVID-19. World Population Day on July 11 is a holiday that’s dedicated to focusing on the importance of population issues. The day was established by the United Nations as a result […]