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World Braille Day
World Braille Day, celebrated since 2019, is observed to raise awareness of the importance of Braille as a means of communication in the full realisation of human rights for blind and partially sighted people. Braille is a tactile representation of alphabetic and numerical symbols using six dots to represent each […]
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World Leprosy Day
In 2024, World Leprosy Day is Sunday 28 January. World Leprosy Day always takes place on the last Sunday of January. Exposing the myths around leprosy There are many myths surrounding leprosy that have to be exposed. We want the truth to be known about leprosy all over the world: […]
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World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day
On 31 May 2021, the World Health Assembly (WHA) recognized 30 January as World Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) Day through decision WHA74(18). This decision formalized 30 January as a day to create better awareness on the devastating impact of NTDs on the poorest populations around the world. The day is also an […]
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Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
This is the most deadly of the female cancers and is usually only detected at an advanced stage.
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World Cancer Day
We will call on leaders to eliminate health inequities by addressing their root causes, ensuring that everyone has access to quality health services when, where and how they need them.
World Obesity Day
Obesity is a disease. We are raising awareness and improving understanding of its root causes and the actions needed to address them.
World Healthy Lunchbox Week
Healthy Lunchbox Week is an initiative of Nutrition Australia that aims to inspire Australian families to create healthy and enjoyable lunchboxes.