Events Vol 10 Issue 3 July-Sept 2025

This day is a global initiative to raise awareness about Human Immunodeficiency Virus/ Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS), honor those affected, and recommit to ending the epidemic by 2030. Under the theme “Take the Rights…

This is a global campaign to raise awareness about diabetes, a chronic condition affecting over 463 million people worldwide, with rising prevalence in low- and middle-income countries. Under the 2025 theme “Diabetes: Know Your Risk, Know…

This focuses on promoting maternal and newborn health to reduce preventable deaths and ensure safe childbirth. Under the theme “Empowering Mothers, Saving Lives,” the day emphasizes access to quality maternal healthcare, nutrition, and…

International Infection Prevention Week, observed every 3rd week of October, highlights the critical role of infection prevention in safeguarding health. Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are a significant concern, affecting millions…

World Mental Health Day, observed annually on 10th October, raises awareness about mental health's critical role in individuals' and societies' well-being. This year’s theme, “Access to services- Mental health in catastrophes and…

This falls on October 9, 2025 is a global initiative to raise awareness about blindness and vision impairment, emphasizing the importance of accessible eye care. In Uganda, where over 1% of the population faces visual impairment, often…

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…

This aims to raise awareness about pneumonia, the world’s leading infectious killer of children and adults, claiming 2.2 million lives globally in 2021, including 502,000 children. Under the 2025 theme “Every Breath Counts: Stop Pneumonia…