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According to 36 U.S.C. § 105, on Child Health Day the president invites "all agencies and organizations interested in child welfare to unite on Child Health Day in observing exercises that will make the people of the United States aware of the fundamental necessity of a year-round program to protect and develop the health of the children of the United States."
The International Day of Epidemic Preparedness is an international day that encourages every individual, every institution and every government to observe the International Day annually "... in an appropriate manner and in accordance with national contexts and priorities, through education and awareness-raising activities, in order to highlight the importance of the prevention of, preparedness ...
Lyme Disease Awareness Month is observed every May internationally, especially in countries where Lyme disease is common. [2] [3] Lyme disease is caused by a tick-borne parasite, and Lyme Disease Awareness Month includes initiatives aimed at prevention and early identification of possible Lyme disease cases.
World Environmental Health Day [132] September 26 since 2011 [133] World Cassowary Day [134] [135] September 26 International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste [136] September 29 World Rivers Day [137] Last Sunday of September Australian Wildlife Week [138] First Week of October International Raccoon Appreciation Day [139] October 1
Hepatitis groups, patients and advocates worldwide take part in events on 28 July. Notably in 2012, a Guinness World Record was created when 12,588 people from 20 countries did the Three Wise Monkeys actions on World Hepatitis Day to signify the willful ignorance of the disease.
Mosquito Awareness Week or Mosquito Control Awareness Week is held every year in North and South American countries, including the United States. [1] [2] Mosquito Awareness Week is observed annually in late June.
World Leprosy Day is observed internationally every year on the last Sunday of January to increase the public awareness of leprosy or Hansen's Disease. This date was chosen by French humanitarian Raoul Follereau as a tribute to the life of Mahatma Gandhi who had compassion for people afflicted with leprosy.
World Cancer Day was established on 4 February 2000 at the World Cancer Summit Against Cancer for the New Millennium, which was held in Paris.. The Charter of Paris against cancer, [7] which was created to promote research, prevent cancer, improve patient services, also included an article establishing the anniversary of the document's official signing as World Cancer Day, was signed at the ...