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  World Pneumonia Day 2026

  Observed every year on 12 November since 2009, World Pneumonia Day was established by the Global Coalition Against Child Pneumonia, with support from the World Health Organization and UNICEF, to raise awareness of pneumonia’s toll on children’s health. Pneumonia remains the leading infectious cause of death in young children worldwide, particularly in low- and middle-income […]

  November 12, 2026 All day

  Observed worldwide

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  World Diabetes Day 2026

  November 14, 2026 All day

  Observed worldwide

   
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  World AIDS Day 2026

  December 1, 2026 All day

  Observed worldwide

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  International Universal Health Coverage Day 2026

  Observed every year on 12 December, International Universal Health Coverage Day marks the anniversary of the United Nations General Assembly’s unanimous 2012 endorsement of universal health coverage (UHC), the principle that everyone, everywhere should have access to quality, affordable health care. The UN formally proclaimed 12 December as UHC Day in 2017 under resolution 72/138. […]

  December 12, 2026 All day

  Observed worldwide

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  World Mental Health Day 2026

  October 10, 2026 All day

  Observed worldwide

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• Ghana Marks World Hepatitis Day 2026

  Ghana Health Service directed all regional hospitals to conduct hepatitis B and C screening nationwide on 28 July 2026 to mark World Hepatitis Day, observed locally under the theme “Know Your Status.” The exercise aimed to promote early detection, improve access to treatment, and raise public awareness of viral hepatitis, and GHS specifically urged that […]

  July 28, 2026 All day

  Nationwide, Ghana

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  Ghana Marks World Malaria Day 2026

  Ghana joined the global community on 25 April 2026 to mark World Malaria Day under the theme “Driven to End Malaria: Now We Can. Now We Must.” Activities in Accra included youth engagement, digital advocacy, and a Ghana Health Service health walk from the University of Ghana Business School to the Sports Directorate Park, alongside […]

  April 25, 2026 All day

  Accra, Ghana

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  Ghana Marks World Tuberculosis Day 2026

  Ghana Health Service (GHS) commemorated World Tuberculosis Day on 24 March 2026 under the global theme “Yes! We Can End TB: Led by Communities, Powered by the People,” reaffirming the country’s commitment to ending TB through strategic investment, stronger partnerships, and expanded access to diagnosis and treatment. As part of the commemoration, the Ga East […]

  March 24, 2026 All day

  Accra, Ghana (national commemoration)

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