World Health and Awareness Days - September 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.
September:
- September 1 to 7: National Nutrition Week
- September 8: World Physiotherapy Day
- September 10: World Suicide Prevention Day
- September 13: World Sepsis Day
- September 14: World First Aid Day (2nd Saturday of September)
- September 15: World Lymphoma Awareness Day
- September 16 to 22: World Mitochondrial Disease Day (3rd week, September)
- September 17: World Patient Safety Day
- September 21: Usher Syndrome Awareness Day
- September 21: International Day of Peace
- September 21: World Alzheimer’s Day
- September 25: World Lung Day
- September 25: World Pharmacists Day
- September 26: World Contraception Day
- September 27: World Tourism Day
- September 28: World Rabies Day
- September 29: World Heart Day
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.