Health Events

Every year on the second Monday of February, people join together to celebrate International Epilepsy Day; to raise awareness on epilepsy, to highlight the problems faced by people with epilepsy, and to support those patients and their families. Epilepsy is a neurological condition affecting the brain and the body in general For more information

Taking place every year on 4 February, the World Cancer Day is the singular initiative under which the entire world can unite together in the fight against the global cancer epidemic. This initiative aims to prevent millions of preventable deaths annually by raising awareness among individuals and governments about cancer, in addition to debunking common myths misconceptions about the disease For more information

International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which is annually held on December 3rd, is an international observance promoted by the United Nations to support the disabled. Also, the World Health Organization (WHO) supports governments and civil society organizations all over the world to remove barriers to health facilities and others, as well as expanding the scope of rehabilitation and supporting development of community-based rehabilitation For more information

World AIDS Day takes place on the 1st December each year to raise awareness about HIV. It aims to show support for people living with HIV, to commemorate those who have died of AIDS, and learn about the current facts and realities of the virus around the world For more information

World Osteoporosis Day (WOD), marked on October 20 each year, is a year-long campaign dedicated to raising global awareness of the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis, especially after the age of 50 For more information

Every year on this day, the world celebrates handwashing and its significance as a key factor to reduce and prevent diseases, especially communicable ones. It also sheds light on the importance of hand hygiene for health professionals to prevent transmission of infections in health facilities. Besides, it is an opportunity to design creative ways to encourage people and remind them about the importance of washing their hands with soap For more information

World Arthritis Day is observed on this day every year to raise awareness and encourage early diagnosis. It is one of the most common diseases worldwide, and a leading cause of disability. Types of arthritis include gout, psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and others. Causes and symptoms vary, and treatment depends mainly on the type and severity of inflammation For more information

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), obesity is an abnormal or excessive fat accumulation to the extent that may impair health. It is the leading cause of chronic diseases such as: cardiovascular and liver diseases, diabetes, some cancers and other diseases For more information

World Mental Health Day is observed on 10 October every year, with the overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilizing efforts in support of mental health. The Day provides an opportunity for all stakeholders working on mental health issues to talk about their work, and what more needs to be done to make mental health care a reality for people worldwide For more information

The older persons have various contributions to the community, through their volunteer activities and knowledge transfer to other generation, based on their accumulated experiences in life. The International Day of Older Persons is an opportunity to highlight the important contributions that older people make to society and raise awareness of the joys and challenges of aging in today’s world. In 2012, the number of people aged 60+ exceeded 600 million. By 2062, their number is expected to be 2 billion For more information

The international Breast Cancer Awareness Month, marked in countries each October, to raise awareness about the disease. Breast cancer is one of the most common malignant tumors resulting from abnormal growth of breast cells. It is by far the most common cancer among women of different ages. The breast cancer awareness campaigns and research funding have enhanced the speed of breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. Therefore, survival rates have improved, and death toll has decreased; due to early breast screening and new therapies For more information

In May 2012, world leaders committed to reducing global mortality from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) by 25% by 2025. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is accountable for nearly half of all NCD deaths; making it the world’s number one killer For more information

World Alzheimer's Day is held each year to raise awareness about the challenges and hardships faced by Alzheimer's patients and their families. The event calls on exerting intensive efforts to enhance healthcare and to support both patients and their families. According to Alzheimer’s Association, there are an estimated 46 million people worldwide living with dementia. By 2050, more than 13150000 people will be afflicted. Someone in the world develops dementia every 3 seconds For more information

​The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies launched the World First Aid Day in 2000. More than 100 societies of Red Cross and Red Crescent worldwide celebrate this day by organizing events on the second Saturday of September each year; to raise public awareness about how first aid can save lives in case of crises For more information

World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated every year in more than 170 countries around the world. It is an international occasion to protect, promote and support breastfeeding anywhere and anytime For more information

World Health Organization (WHO) has designated a global day of action to raise awareness about all types of hepatitis (A, B, C, D and E) and diseases caused by it. WHO also seeks to enhance people’s understanding of hepatitis, as it may bring serious consequences – may Allah forbid – such as fibrosis or liver cancer, turning it into a global health burden For more information

World Sickle Cell Awareness Day is held annually on June 19, in order to help increase public knowledge and raise awareness of blood diseases. The date was officially adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations. For more information

Every year, on 14 June, countries around the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day. The event serves to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their life-saving gifts of blood and to raise awareness of the need for regular blood donations, For more information

Every year, on 31 May, WHO marks World No Tobacco Day (WNTD), highlighting the health and other risks associated with tobacco use, and advocating for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption. Tobacco use is the single most important cause of globally preventable deaths, it kills one in 10 adults worldwide. For more information

MS is a chronic immune disease that primarily affects the central nervous system and leads to a variety of symptoms whose strength and severity vary from person to person. For more information