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World Zoonoses Day

Held on 6 July, World Zoonoses Day raises awareness of diseases that pass between animals and people, marking Pasteur's first rabies vaccination in 1885.

  • UK
  • USA
  • International
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Last checked19 October 2026
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About the day

There is no single organiser, but the UN Food and Agriculture Organization and UK government animal health bodies mark the day. It promotes a One Health approach linking human, animal and environmental health.

Dates for the next three years

YearDateWhereStatus
2027Tuesday 6 July 2027UK, USA, InternationalSame date every year
2028Thursday 6 July 2028UK, USA, InternationalSame date every year
2029Friday 6 July 2029UK, USA, InternationalSame date every year

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