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International Day of Persons with Disabilities
from 03 December 2020 to03 December 2020
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December 3 is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD). On this Day the World Health Organization (WHO) joined partners to celebrate "D day for All". This theme reflects a growing understanding that disability is part of the human condition For more information
World AIDS Day
from 01 December 2020 to01 December 2020
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HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the body's immune system. If HIV is not treated, it can lead to AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome). For more information
World Children's Day
from 20 November 2020 to20 November 2020
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World Children’s Day was first established in 1954 and is celebrated on 20 November each year to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children’s welfare. For more information
World COPD Day
from 20 November 2020 to20 November 2020
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the name for a group of lung conditions that cause breathing difficulties. The world day is celebrated on the third Wednesday of November every year, in collaboration with health experts and patients with COPD. For more information
World Antibiotic Awareness Week 2020
from 18 November 2020 to24 November 2020
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In line with the World Antibiotic Awareness Week 2020 during the period from 18-24 November of this year, the Health Facilities Infection Control General Department at the Ministry of Health (MOH), has launched expanded activities to raise awareness of the antimicrobial resistance at the international levels and to encourage health practitioners and officials to develop policies and to adopt the best practices to prevent the spread of drug-resistance infections For more information
World Prematurity Day 2020
from 17 November 2020 to17 November 2020
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Premature birth is a very serious health problem and a leading cause of death among children younger than five years worldwide. Premature babies may have more health problems than babies born on time, and may experience long-term health problems that affect the brain, lungs, hearing or vision. The World Prematurity Day is annually observed on November 17th to raise awareness about this serious health crisis For more information
World Diabetes Day
from 14 November 2020 to14 November 2020
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Diabetes is a chronic, metabolic disease characterized by elevated levels of blood glucose (or blood sugar), which leads over time to serious damage to the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys and nerves. For more information
Lung Cancer Awareness Month
from 01 November 2020 to30 November 2020
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Lung cancer is the most common cancer worldwide, and is observed during the entire month of November every year. Some risk factors may increase the possibility of developing lung cancer such as smoking or exposure to secondhand smoking. For more information
World Osteoporosis Day
from 20 October 2020 to20 October 2020
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World Osteoporosis Day is observed on October 20 each year. The campaign will emphasize the direct link between osteoporosis (the silent, underlying disease) and broken bones, which have a serious, life-changing impact in terms of pain, disability and lost independence For more information
International Infection Prevention Week 2020
from 18 October 2020 to24 October 2020
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Millions of infection prevention and control professionals across the world will join in activities commemorating International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW) from October 18-24 this year, highlighting the importance of focusing on infection control activities and applying them in health care centers to prevent infection transmission For more information
Global Handwashing Day 2020
from 15 October 2020 to15 October 2020
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The goal of the Global Handwashing Day, which is celebrated every year on October 15, is to remind healthcare providers and patients and people all over the world to commit to hand washing to prevent the spread of infections For more information
World Arthritis Day 2020
from 12 October 2020 to12 October 2020
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Arthritis means inflammation or swelling of one or more joints. It describes more than 100 conditions that affect the joints, tissues around the joint, and other connective tissues. Specific symptoms vary depending on the type of arthritis, but usually include joint pain and stiffness. Treatment varies according to the severity and type of the condition. World Arthritis Day is celebrated every year on 12th October For more information
World Mental Health Day 2020
from 10 October 2020 to10 October 2020
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Mental health is an integral part of health; indeed, there is no health without mental health. Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, act and communicate with others. It also helps determine how we handle stress and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood For more information
World Sight Dy
from 08 October 2020 to08 October 2020
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Eyes play an important role in movement and enjoyment of life. Therefore, it is important to maintain the eye health well; as it has the only job of capturing light, then all different parts of the eye system work together and connect with neurons that transmit and translate messages directly to the brain as visual images. For more information
World Sight Day 2020
from 08 October 2020 to08 October 2020
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Eyes play an important role in movement and enjoyment of life. Therefore, it is important to maintain the eye health well; as it has the only job of capturing light, then all different parts of the eye system work together and connect with neurons that transmit and translate messages directly to the brain as visual images. The World Sight Day is globally observed on the second Thursday of October each year For more information
Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2020
from 01 October 2020 to31 October 2020
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Breast cancer occurs when some breast cells begin to grow abnormally. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, it does occur in men as well. Since 2006, October is International Breast Cancer Awareness Month For more information
International Day of Older Persons 2020
from 01 October 2020 to01 October 2020
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Older people have always played a significant role in society as leaders, caretakers and custodians of tradition. Yet they are also highly vulnerable to chronic diseases and their complications, declining functional abilities, becoming disabled and facing negative effects of discrimination For more information
World Heart Day 2020
from 29 September 2020 to29 September 2020
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Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are often a result of accumulations of several causes such as age, lifestyle, diet, and smoking, which may ultimately lead to heart failure; Hence, World Heart Day is celebrated on September 29th of every year For more information
World Alzheimer's Day 2020
from 21 September 2020 to21 September 2020
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Alzheimer's is a disease that most often affects the elderly. It starts with slight loss of memory that control thought, memory and language, leading to the inability to make a simple conversation or interact with the surrounding events, and it is the most common type of dementia. World Alzheimer’s Day is celebrated annually on September 21st For more information
World First Aid Day 2020
from 12 September 2020 to12 September 2020
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The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) believes that first aid should be accessible to all and should also be an integral part of a wider developmental approach. The IFRC launched the World First Aid Day in 2000, and each year the day is celebrated on the second day of September. For more information

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