• Malnutrition Awareness Week

    Malnutrition Awareness Week (MAW) in 2026 takes place across several localized and international campaigns, most notably from September 14–18 for the U.S. event and November 9–13 for the ESPEN (European …

  • World Pneumonia Day

    World Pneumonia Day 2026 will take place on Thursday, November 12, 2026. This global observance aims to raise awareness about pneumonia, a preventable and treatable acute respiratory infection.

  • World Diabetes Day

    World Diabetes Day will take place on November 14, 2026. The two-year global theme is "Early action on diabetes," emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and risk reduction. The event …

  • Bereaved Children’s Awareness Week

    Monday 16th November marks the beginning of Bereaved Children’s Awareness Week. We’re inviting you to be part of a powerful movement to support grieving children across Ireland. This year’s theme, Children Grieve …

  • European Antibiotic Awareness Day (EAAD)

    European Antibiotic Awareness Day (EAAD) in 2026 takes place on Wednesday, 18 November. Coordinated by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, the day highlights the critical health threat …

  • World COPD Day 2026

    World COPD Day 2026 takes place on Wednesday, November 18, 2026. Organized globally by the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD), the annual event advocates for early detection …

  • World Pancreatic Cancer Day

    World Pancreatic Cancer Day 2026 falls on Thursday, November 19, 2026. The observance takes place on the third Thursday of November as part of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, uniting global …

  • International Men’s Health Day

    International Men's Day will take place globally on Thursday, November 19, 2026, with the official theme "The Future Is Everyone". This annual event focuses on highlighting positive male role models, …

  • Universal Children’s Day

    Universal Children's Day, also known as World Children's Day, is celebrated annually on November 20th. First established by the United Nations in 1954, it promotes international togetherness and awareness of …

  • World Aids Day

    World AIDS Day occurs globally on December 1, 2026. The 2026 commemorations are expected to continue the theme of "Rethink. Rebuild. Rise.", which was established to promote a resilient, inclusive, …

  • Awareness Week on Alcohol Related Harm

    The HSE (Health Service Executive) marks December 1–5 as the Awareness Week on Alcohol Related Harm, aligning with global and European public health initiatives. This campaign highlights the serious health …