World Health Days in the month of February
4 th February - World Cancer Day 2025: New Era of People-centered Cancer Care
World Cancer Day is celebrated on February 4, every year to raise awareness about cancer. It has been organised by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) every year since 2000 as a three-year ...29 th February - Rare Diseases Day: Rare is No More Rare
Rare Disease Day, observed annually on the last day of February, is a global initiative aimed at raising awareness about rare diseases and advocating for the needs of those affected by them. The day holds historical significance and serves as a ...25 th February - Rare Disease Day 2023: “Share Your Colors!"
Rare Disease Day is a global event typically observed either on or near the last day of February to bring patients suffering from rare diseases together. It also helps to create a community in which awareness of their rarity profile, their ...13 th February - International Epilepsy Day - Let's Erase the Stigma
International Epilepsy Day, observed on the second Monday of February each year, is a chance to promote awareness of epilepsy, what it is, how it may be treated, and what is required to bring treatment to all individuals who require ...28 th February - World Rare Disease Day – Rare Diseases Not So Rare
World Rare Disease Day is celebrated on the last day of February every year and was launched in 2008 by the European Organization for Rare Diseases (EURODIS) and its Council of National ...22 nd February - World Encephalitis Day (WED): Light Up and Wear Red for WED
World Encephalitis Day is celebrated every year on 22nd February to raise awareness about encephalitis. The Encephalitis Society launched World Encephalitis Day (WED) in 2014. Since then, it has reached 187 million people worldwide through media ...14 th February - International Congenital Heart Defect (CHD) Day: Pain-free Childhood
February is marked as the month of heart to many in the way of Valentine's Day. However, it is observed as International Congenital Heart Defect (CHD) awareness month with International Congenital Heart Defect (CHD) Day marked on 14th ...22 nd February - World Encephalitis Day 2020
World Encephalitis Day is celebrated across the world on 22nd February every year. It is aimed at raising awareness about encephalitis, which essentially means brain inflammation. ...4 th February - World Cancer Day: Let’s Create a Future Without Cancer
World Cancer Day is celebrated on 4th February every year across the entire globe. Since World Cancer Day began in the year 2000, this year marks its 20th anniversary. It is organized by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), which is ...28 th February - World Rare Disease Day 2019
World Rare Disease Day is observed on the last day of February every year. It was first launched in 2008 by the European Organization for Rare Diseases (EURODIS) and its Council of National ...22 nd February - World Encephalitis Day 2019
World Encephalitis Day is observed on 22nd February across the world to raise awareness about this serious brain condition and to honor the millions living with ...15 th February - International Childhood Cancer Day 2019
International Childhood Cancer Day observed worldwide on the 15th of February aims to raise childhood cancer awareness and support and fight for these children to get affordable quality ...12 th February - Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Day 2019
Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) awareness day is observed on the 12th February in several countries across the world including India. The day aims to educate the general public and provide information about sexual and reproductive health issues ...6 th February - International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation - 2019
International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation is a global initiative spearheaded by the United Nations (UN) that started in 2003 with the goal: “End FGM by 2030”. It is observed every year on 6th February and aims to generate ...4 th February - World Cancer Day 2019
World Cancer Day is observed on the 4th February annually across the world and hopes to increase cancer awareness, cancer prevention, early diagnosis and treatment, and supports cancer ...28 th February - World Rare Disease Day
World Rare Disease Day is marked on the last day of February each year to raise awareness about rare ...22 nd February - World Encephalitis Day 2018
The World Encephalitis Day is observed on the 22nd of February every year. It was established by The Encephalitis Society to increase awareness and raise funds to help fight against the brain ...15 th February - International Childhood Cancer Day
International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) is celebrated on February 15th every year to celebrate the spirit of children and their inner strengths to fight against the ...14 th February - International Congenital Heart Defect Day
Every year, February is marked as Congenital Heart Defect (CHD) awareness month with International Congenital Heart Defect (CHD) Day marked on 14th ...10 th February - Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Day 2018
Sexual health matters and it is an important part of one's overall well-being and it is essential to follow a healthy lifestyle in order to maintain sexual ...6 th February - International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
The International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation is observed on the 6th of February every year by the United Nations to increase awareness on the brutal practice and intensify actions to eliminate ...4 th February - World Cancer Day: We Can, I Can
World Cancer Day takes place every year on 4th February. The theme of World Cancer Day 2018 is “We Can. I ...4 th February - World Cancer Day: Interview With a Pioneer in Biotechnology
Every year World Cancer Day is celebrated on 4th February. The theme of 2018 is "We Can. I ...28 th February - World Rare Disease Day 2017
Global Rare Disease Day is held on the last day of February annually to create awareness of rare ...27 th February - Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2017
Eating disorders are serious psychiatric problems that can have life-threatening consequences for females and males. Eating disorders include extreme emotions, attitudes, and behaviors surrounding weight and food ...22 nd February - World Encephalitis Day 2017
The World Encephalitis Day 2017 is being celebrated on the 22nd of February to increase awareness about the serious yet preventable brain ...4 th February - World Cancer Day 2017 ‘We Can, I Can’
The World Cancer Day is celebrated on the 4th of February every year to increase awareness about cancer and promote research its prevention and cure. The day was initiated by the Union for International Cancer Control ...4 th February - World Cancer Day 2016 ‘We Can, I Can’
February 4th is celebrated as World Cancer Day 2016 to raise awareness about the risks involved in ...4 th February - World Cancer Day 2015: Not Beyond Us
World Cancer Day (WCD) is observed on 4th February every year. The main cause of WCD is to create awareness on cancer, take steps towards prevention, early diagnosis and ensure timely ...4 th February - World Cancer Day 2014: Debunk the Myths
World Cancer Day, an initiative of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), is celebrated annually on the fourth of February. The day reminds us of the once unsurmountable disease, which affects men, women and children. Fortunately, it ...4 th February - World Cancer Day - 2013
World Cancer Day (WCD) is celebrated each year on the 4th of February. World Cancer Day 2013 provides a platform to raise our voices, opinions and knowledge collectively to dispel the myths and misconceptions regarding cancer under the theme "Cancer ...4 th February - World Cancer Day 2012
The word ‘Cancer’ still sends shivers down the spine. Despite many new treatments, many people especially in the late stages continue to succumb to cancer. According to statistics from the World Health Organization (WHO), 7.6 million people the ...4 th February - World Cancer Day 2011
World Cancer Day, celebrated on the 4th of February each year is a day when the world projects its concerted effort to fight ...4 th February - World Cancer Day 2010
At a time when Cancer still remains a feared and dreaded disease, our headline - “Cancer can be prevented too” may sound a bit ...4 th February - World Cancer Day - 2009
Cancer, a word that can send a chill down the spine and mean the end of the world to many who face such a verdict, is also the leading cause of death worldwide. To catch them young and watch them grow to be healthy adults, is the pervading sentiment ...4 th February - World Cancer Day 2008
For all those parents desiring the best for their children, the 4th of February 2008, is indeed a decisive day. This day, is dedicated to the cause of cancer worldwide, and is celebrated annually as World Cancer Day. The World Cancer Day preamble is ...4 th February - World Cancer Day 2007
'An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.' -Henry de Bracton Cancer – A disease that could wipe the smile off many faces and cause the deepest anguish is preventable. It is not an exaggeration that 43% of all cancers ...12 th February - Pregnancy Awareness Week 2006
Are You Pregnant & Physically Abused? Dont Suffer in Silence! Physical abuse accounts for a majority of the pregnancy complications. Unbelievable? Believe It! 15 to 25% of all pregnant women are being subjected to physical abuse, according ...9 th February - Condom Awareness Week 2006
A previously unknown immunodeficiency disease was discovered by scientists about twenty-five years ago, which came to be known broadly as AIDS. Ever since, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome or AIDS, has spread dangerously, taking the world by ...4 th February - World Cancer Day 2006
Growth for the sake of growth is the ideology of the cancer cell. Edward Abbey Hereditary breast cancer accounts for nearly 5 to 10 % of all breast cancers. Kylie Minogue (Singer), Elle Macpherson (supermodel), Anastasia (Ballad Queen), Sam Taylor ...Ribbon For A Cause
AIDS
Red Ribbon Creates Awareness of AIDS
Ever since the discovery of the AIDS virus in 1981, the AIDS virus has been silently threatening all of Asia. One in four new infections occur in Asia every day. What is extremely alarming is that the disease has already spread into several provinces of the world’s most populated country – China. In
Read More
Ever since the discovery of the AIDS virus in 1981, the AIDS virus has been silently threatening all of Asia. One in four new infections occur in Asia every day. What is extremely alarming is that the disease has already spread into several provinces of the world’s most populated country – China. In
Anti-Tobacco
Brown Ribbon Creates Awareness of Anti-Tobacco
Smoking still remains one of the leading causes of preventable death. Smoking has the dubious distinction of affecting all the systems from head to foot. In spite of various technological advancements, tobacco still claims one life every ten seconds somewhere in the world. Tobacco can be consumed in
Read More
Smoking still remains one of the leading causes of preventable death. Smoking has the dubious distinction of affecting all the systems from head to foot. In spite of various technological advancements, tobacco still claims one life every ten seconds somewhere in the world. Tobacco can be consumed in
Brain Tumor
Grey Ribbon Creates Awareness of Brain Tumor
Grey pin is used to create awaraness regarding brain tumor, primary brain tumor which arise in the brain cells cannot be detected early and early detection of primary brain cancer does not influence survival rate as it depends up on age, tumor location and type rather than early detection. Secondary
Read More
Grey pin is used to create awaraness regarding brain tumor, primary brain tumor which arise in the brain cells cannot be detected early and early detection of primary brain cancer does not influence survival rate as it depends up on age, tumor location and type rather than early detection. Secondary
Cervical Cancer
Teal-White Ribbon Creates Awareness of Cervical Cancer
The cervix is a part of the female reproductive system and forms the lower part of the womb or the uterus. Sixty years ago, cancer of the cervix was the leading cause of cancer deaths in women. However, there has been a dramatic reduction in the incidence rates due to increased awareness and effecti
Read More
The cervix is a part of the female reproductive system and forms the lower part of the womb or the uterus. Sixty years ago, cancer of the cervix was the leading cause of cancer deaths in women. However, there has been a dramatic reduction in the incidence rates due to increased awareness and effecti
Colon Cancer
Blue Ribbon Creates Awareness of Colon Cancer
Blue Ribbon is associated with colon cancer and the month of March is celebrated as Colon cancer awareness month, during which awareness is created about the risks of colon cancer and the need of screening for early detection of colon cancer which can give better treatment and survival rate of 90%.
Read More
Blue Ribbon is associated with colon cancer and the month of March is celebrated as Colon cancer awareness month, during which awareness is created about the risks of colon cancer and the need of screening for early detection of colon cancer which can give better treatment and survival rate of 90%.