World Health and Awareness Days - June 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.

June:

1. June 5: World Environment Day
2. June 8: World Brain Tumor Day
3. June 12 to 18: International Men's Health Week
4. June 14: World Blood Donor Day
5. June 15: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
6. June 15: World Kidney Cancer Day
7. June 18 to 24: World Allergy Week
8. June 18: Autistic Pride Day
9. June 19 to 23: World Continence Week
10. June 19: World Sickle Cell Day
11. June 21: International Day of Yoga
12. June 25: World Vitiligo Day
13. June 26: International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
14. June 1 to 30: Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month
15. June 1 to 30: Migrane & Headache 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.