Breast cancer awareness month, October 1-31, 2025
Global public health awareness days aim to increase visibility, awareness, and understanding of specific diseases or health conditions among the general public; they are key in highlighting the importance of healthy lifestyle and well-being among general population. Each year, various organizations and communities around the world actively participate in promoting and supporting World Health Days.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month, observed from October 1 to 31, 2025, in Uganda, is a global initiative to raise awareness about breast cancer, the most common cancer worldwide, affecting one in eight cancer cases. Under the 2025 theme “No-one should face breast cancer alone,” the campaign emphasizes early detection, education, and support to reduce late-stage diagnoses, which are prevalent in resource-constrained settings like Uganda, where 70% of breast cancer deaths occur. Activities include promoting self-examinations, screenings, and community support to empower women, foster knowledge exchange, and strengthen multisectoral collaboration for better outcomes.
Authors: Justine Wobusobozi1*, Nasif Matovu2, Deborah Aujo2, Martha Nakaye3
Institutional affiliation: 1Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program-Field Epidemiology Training Program, Uganda National Institute of Public Health, Kampala, Uganda; 2Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program-Laboratory Leadership Program; Uganda National Institute of Public Health, Kampala, Uganda
Correspondence: *Tel: +256772041876, Email: justinewobusobozi@uniph.go.ug
