World Health and Awareness Days - April 2024
World Health Days are annual observances designated by the World Health Organization (WHO) to raise awareness about specific health issues and promote action to address global health challenges. Each World Health Day focuses on a particular theme or topic of importance to public health.
April:
- April 2: World Autism Awareness Day
- April 7: World Health Day
- April 11: World Parkinson’s Disease Day
- April 14: World Chagas Disease Day
- April 17: World Hemophilia Day
- April 19: World Liver Day
- April 19: World Irritable Bowel Syndrome Day
- April 22: Earth Day
- April 22 to 29: World Primary Immunuzation Week
- April 24: World Meningitis Day
- April 24 to 30: World Immunization Week
- April 25: DNA Day
- April 25: World Malaria Day
- April 28: World Day for Safety and Health at Work
- April 01 to 30: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Awareness Month
- April 01 to 30: Stress Awareness Month
- April 01 to 30: International Cesarean Awareness Month
Celebrating healthcare and medical-related days is an effective means of raising public awareness about important health topics and encouraging healthy lifestyles. The effort to encourage healthy behaviours and raise public understanding of important health issues should continue throughout the year. Building a healthier society is everyone’s job, from individuals to communities to governments. Observing these days serves as a timely reminder to prioritise health and to honour the efforts of those who work in the medical field.