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]
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- 4 January - World Braille Day
- 30 January - World Leprosy Day
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- World Cancer Day
- World Day of the Sick
- International Childhood Cancer Day[citation needed]
- Rare Disease Day
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- World Health Day
- World Parkinson’s Awareness Day[citation needed]
- European Patients Rights Day[citation needed]
- World Chagas Disease Day
- World Malaria Day
- Testicular Cancer Awareness Month
- World Immunization Week
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- European Cancer Prevention Week[citation needed]
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- First week Of August- World Breast Feeding Awareness Week[citation needed]
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- World Diabetes Day
- World Antimicrobial Awareness Week[3]
- World Vegan Month
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References edit
- ^ "Events". Archived from the original on 2011-09-26. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
- ^ Nations, United. "International Days and Weeks". United Nations. Retrieved 2021-10-20.
- ^ "World Antimicrobial Awareness Week". www.who.int. Retrieved 2022-12-22.