List of Health Days in India

List of Health Days in India

Health Days play a critical role in educating the public about health challenges and inspiring action to tackle them. By dedicating specific days to various health concerns, these observances help highlight important issues, encourage conversations, and foster a sense of global responsibility. They provide a chance for people, organizations, and governments to come together, raise awareness, and support health initiatives that can save lives. Health Days aim to reduce the impact of preventable diseases, improve well-being, and enhance healthcare access across the world.

Health Days are more than just an occasion to observe a cause. They serve as reminders that healthcare is a shared responsibility and that our individual actions can collectively create meaningful change. Whether it’s through spreading knowledge, encouraging healthy habits, or advocating for policy changes, these days promote proactive measures to combat health problems on both local and global scales.

Following are the list of world health awareness days and other important days observed in India and worldwide.

DateHealth Day NameScope
January 12National Youth Day (Birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda)India
January 30Leprosy Eradication Day / Anti-Leprosy DayIndia
February 4World Cancer DayInternational
February 10National Deworming DayIndia
March 1World Civil Defence Day (focus on emergency health response)International
March 3World Hearing DayInternational
March 8International Women’s Day (focus on women’s health)International
March 15World Consumer Rights Day (includes health rights)International
March 20World Oral Health DayInternational
March 21World Down Syndrome DayInternational
March 24World Tuberculosis (TB) DayInternational
April 7World Health DayInternational
April 11National Safe Motherhood DayIndia
April 17World Hemophilia DayInternational
April 19World Liver DayInternational
April 25World Malaria DayInternational
May 5International Midwives DayInternational
May 8World Thalassemia DayInternational
May 12International Nurses DayInternational
May 15International Day of Families (includes family health)International
May 17World Hypertension DayInternational
May 19World Family Doctor DayInternational
May 28International Day of Action for Women’s HealthInternational
May 31World No Tobacco DayInternational
June 5World Environment Day (linked with environmental health)International
June 8World Brain Tumor DayInternational
June 14World Blood Donor DayInternational
June 15World Elder Abuse Awareness DayInternational
June 15World Kidney Cancer DayInternational
June 18Autistic Pride DayInternational
June 19World Sickle Cell DayInternational
June 21International Yoga DayInternational
June 21International Nurses DayInternational
June 25World Vitiligo DayInternational
June 26International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit TraffickingInternational
July 1National Doctor’s DayIndia
July 11World Population DayInternational
July 28World Hepatitis DayInternational
August 1-7World Breastfeeding WeekInternational
September 10World Suicide Prevention DayInternational
September 21World Alzheimer’s DayInternational
September 29World Heart DayInternational
October 1International Day of Older PersonsInternational
October 10World Mental Health DayInternational
October 12World Arthritis DayInternational
October 15Global Handwashing DayInternational
October 16World Food Day (nutrition focus)International
October 17National Ayurveda Day (Varies with Dhanteras date)India
October 20World Osteoporosis DayInternational
October 29World Stroke DayInternational
November 12World Pneumonia DayInternational
November 14World Diabetes Day / Children’s Day (India)International
November 19World Toilet Day (sanitation & health link)International
December 1World AIDS DayInternational
December 3International Day of Persons with DisabilitiesInternational

Health Days around the world provide you with opportunities to engage in key health topics and take action. These days serve as reminders of how crucial it is to stay informed and advocate for better health practices. From cancer prevention to mental health awareness, each Health Day encourages you to learn more, make healthier choices, and support vital causes. Get involved, spread awareness, and help create a world where everyone has access to better health and well-being.