Each year on World Pneumonia Day, Every Breath Counts adds our collective voice to the global call to action by rallying our members.

Diabetes is a major cause of blindness, kidney failure, heart attack, stroke and lower limb amputation. Healthy diet, physical activity and avoiding tobacco use can prevent or delay type 2 diabetes. In addition diabetes can be treated and its consequences avoided or delayed with medication, regular screening and treatment for complications.

The date marks the day in 2020 when WHO launched the Global strategy to accelerate the elimination of cervical cancer as a public health problem, with a resolution passed by 194 countries.

Globally, countless young individuals are victims of sexual misconduct and exploitation. Such violations are pervasive, cutting across all nations and societal strata.

This year, International Men’s Day will be held on Wednesday 19 November 2025, though many people will hold their activities and celebrations before or after the main event.

Violence against women and girls (VAWG) remains largely unreported due to the impunity, silence, stigma and shame surrounding it.