World Ovarian Cancer Day observed on May 8 with theme No Woman Left Behind

Exam-focused facts from the 9 May 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

World Ovarian Cancer Day is observed annually on May 8 to raise awareness about the disease and promote early symptom recognition.
The theme for World Ovarian Cancer Day 2026 is No Woman Left Behind, which continues a multi-year campaign.
The campaign is led by the World Ovarian Cancer Coalition (WOCC), an organisation dedicated to improving ovarian cancer awareness and care globally.
World Ovarian Cancer Day was established in 2013 by several ovarian cancer advocacy organisations to create a united global effort against the disease.
Ovarian cancer is often called a silent disease because its symptoms can appear vague and are frequently mistaken for common health issues.