World Tuberculosis Day
Each year on 24 March, the world marks World Tuberculosis Day to raise awareness about the health, economic and social impacts of tuberculosis. The date marks the day Dr Robert Koch announced his discovery of …
Awareness campaigns
International Women’s Day 2026
8 March marks the United Nation’s International Women’s Day. Physiotherapists play a key role in women’s health, and in recent years physiotherapy-related research on women’s health has been increasing. Keep on top of the latest …
United by Unique – World Cancer Day 2026
World Cancer Day (4 Feb) is an initiative of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), working to unite the cancer community to reduce the global cancer burden, promote greater equity, and integrate cancer control …
Small actions, global impact: celebrating the volunteers behind PEDro
This International Volunteers Day (5 December), we celebrate the incredible power of collective action. It’s a reminder that every act of volunteering, big or small, helps build a stronger and more connected world. Every contribution …
World COPD Day – November 19, 2025
World COPD Day is organized by the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) in collaboration with health care professionals and COPD patient groups throughout the world. This year’s theme is “Short of breath, think …
1 October is International Day of Older Persons
International Day of Older Persons aims to raise awareness about the contributions of older people and the challenges they face in an ageing world, as well as encouraging societies to create supportive environments to enable …
10 October is World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day aims to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world to mobilise efforts in support of mental health. Physiotherapists play a significant role in improving the wellbeing of those with …
Today is World Physiotherapy Day!
World Physiotherapy Day is celebrated on 8 September each year. It is a day to recognise the vital role #physiotherapists play in healthcare and the promotion of wellbeing. This year’s theme is healthy ageing, with …
World Continence Week 2025
16-22 June is World Continence Week – a global initiative that aims to raise awareness of bladder and bowel problems, chronic pelvic pain and other debilitating conditions that profoundly impact the lives of patients, families …
3 June 2025 is United Nations World Bicycle Day
Regular moderate-intensity physical activity has significant health benefits. On this day, the United Nations aims to draw attention to the benefits of cycling as a simple, affordable, clean and environmentally sustainable means of transport. We …
