Global public health days offer great potential to raise awareness and understanding about health issues and mobilize support for action, from the local community to the international stage. There are many world days observed throughout the year related to specific health issues or conditions.
-World Health Organisation
Theme:
Protect breastfeeding: A shared responsibility
World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated every year from 1st to 7th August to encourage breast-feeding and improve the health of babies around the world.