- World Duchenne Awareness Day was observed on 7 September 2026.
- The 2026 theme is “Family: the heart of care.”
- The observance focuses on Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and the challenges faced by affected individuals and their families.
- The United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution A/RES/78/12 on 29 November 2023 recognising the observance.
- The first UN-recognised World Duchenne Awareness Day was observed in 2024.