Supported by WHO, UNICEF and many Ministries of Health and civil society partners, World Breastfeeding Week is held in the first week of August every year.

Breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to ensure child health and survival and yet currently, fewer than half of infants under 6 months old are exclusively breastfed.

In 2018, a World Health Assembly resolution endorsed World Breastfeeding Week as an important health promotion strategy. With a different theme each year, it aims to promote the enabling environments that help women to breastfeed – including support in the community and the workplace, with adequate protections in government policies and laws – as well as sharing information on breastfeeding benefits and strategies.

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https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-breastfeeding-week

World Hepatitis Day, 28 July, is an opportunity to step up national and international efforts on hepatitis, encourage actions and engagement by individuals, partners and the public and highlight the need for a greater global response as outlined in the WHO’s Global hepatitis report of 2017.

The date of 28 July was chosen because it is the birthday of Nobel-prize winning scientist Dr Baruch Blumberg, who discovered hepatitis B virus (HBV) and developed a diagnostic test and vaccine for the virus. 

Low coverage of testing and treatment is the most important gap to be addressed in order to achieve the global elimination goals by 2030.

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https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-hepatitis-day

World Hepatitis Day, held on 28 July, is an international annual day observed by the United Nations and one of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) nine officially mandated global public health days.

World Hepatitis Day is an opportunity to step up national and international efforts on hepatitis, encourage actions and engagement by individuals, partners and the public and highlight the need for a greater global response as outlined in the WHO’s Global hepatitis report of 2017. Internationally, branding and activities are delivered and coordinated by both the World Health Organization and the World Hepatitis Alliance, with over 160 countries delivering activities worldwide.

For more information please click oon the following link https://www.worldhepatitisday.org.au/

Disability Pride Month happens every year in July to promote awareness about people with disability. It is a month to also celebrate the individual disability’s identity and be proud of it.

This event was created to celebrate the passing of the ‘Americans with Disabilities Act’ in July 1990 in the USA. It made discrimination against people with a disability illegal in the USA.The Disability Pride Month has its own flag, with its own meaning behind it. The five-flag colour represents:  

Green – Invisible and undiagnosed disabilities

Blue – Mental illness

White – Sensory disabilities

Yellow – Neurodiversity and development disabilities

Red – Physical disabilities

For More Information please click on the following link https://cerebralpalsy.org.au/news-stories/the-background-of-disability-pride-month-why-what-when/

World Population Day 2025 takes place on Friday, July 11th.  Communities, organizations, and individuals around the world use this day to host events, discussions, and campaigns focused on population-related issues.

This year, World Population Day is especially significant as the world faces pressing challenges such as climate change, resource scarcity, and shifting demographics.

How to Get Involved

There are many ways to participate in World Population Day 2025:

• Attend local or virtual events: Many organizations host talks, workshops, and webinars focusing on population issues and sustainable solutions.
• Raise awareness: Share facts, infographics, or personal stories on social media using relevant hashtags to amplify the message.
• Support charities and initiatives: Consider donating to or volunteering with groups that work on reproductive health, women’s rights, or environmental sustainability.
• Educate yourself and others: Learn more about population trends and their impact, then discuss these topics with family, friends, or your wider community.

For more Information https://www.awarenessdays.com/awareness-days-calendar/world-population-day-2025/

Every year on 21 June, people around the world come together to celebrate the International Day of Yoga, a day dedicated to promoting physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing through the practice of yoga. This ancient discipline, originating in India, has transcended borders to become a global phenomenon, embraced by millions for its profound benefits. 

On 21 June, communities worldwide organise various events to mark the International Day of Yoga. From open-air classes in public parks to virtual sessions accessible to individuals across continents, the day is a testament to the inclusive nature of yoga.

For more information please click on the following linkhttps://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/blog/international-day-of-yoga/

Red Apple Day (Wednesday, 18 June 2025) is Bowel Cancer Australia’s Annual Giving Day, when Australians are encouraged to support the vital work of the charity.

Bowel cancer claims the lives of 101 Australians every week (5,276 people a year) – but it’s one of the most treatable types of cancer when detected early. While the risk of bowel cancer increases significantly with age, the disease doesn’t discriminate, affecting people of all ages.

For more information please click on the link https://www.bowelcanceraustralia.org/get-involved/campaigns/bowel-cancer-awareness-month/

Every year countries around the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day (WBDD). The event serves to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products and to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their life-saving gifts of blood.

A blood service that gives patients access to safe blood and blood products in sufficient quantity is a key component of an effective health system. The global theme of World Blood Donor Day changes each year in recognition of the selfless individuals who donate their blood for people unknown to them.

Please click on the link for more information https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-blood-donor-day

Bowel cancer claims the lives of 101 Australians every week (5,276 people a year) – but it’s one of the most treatable types of cancer when detected early.

While the risk of bowel cancer increases significantly with age, the disease doesn’t discriminate, affecting people of all ages.

Bowel Cancer Australia’s signature event to raise awareness of Australia’s second deadliest cancer and funds for the leading community-funded charity dedicated to championing what matters most to people impacted by bowel cancer and empowering everyone affected to live their best life.

Please click on this link for more information https://www.bowelcanceraustralia.org/get-involved/campaigns/bowel-cancer-awareness-month/

This yearly celebration informs the public on the dangers of using tobacco, the business practices of tobacco companies, what WHO is doing to fight the tobacco epidemic, and what people around the world can do to claim their right to health and healthy living and to protect future generations.

The Member States of the World Health Organization created World No Tobacco Day in 1987 to draw global attention to the tobacco epidemic and the preventable death and disease it causes. In 1987, the World Health Assembly passed Resolution WHA40.38, calling for 7 April 1988 to be a “a world no-smoking day.”

Please click on the link for more informtion https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-no-tobacco-day