Global Health Protection Awareness Days

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Global health protection is a year round job, but on these days we take the time to highlight important topics and we hope you’ll join us spreading the word.

World Water Day
March 22

UN Water, 22 March, World Water Day.

Celebrates water, highlights its importance, and raises awareness of the 2 billion people living without access to safe water.

World Hypertension Day
May 17

World Hypertension Day May 17

Highlights the importance of monitoring blood pressure and bringing global awareness to the 1 billion people living with high blood pressure worldwide.

Page last reviewed: May 17, 2022
Content source: Division of Global Health Protection, Global Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention