World Sight Day
The second Thursday of October is World Sight Day, an opportunity to highlight the importance of protecting our eyes and vision, raise awareness of vision impairment and blindness, and promote …
World Hospice and Palliative Care Day
World Hospice and Palliative Care Day is an annual unified day of action to celebrate and support hospice and palliative care around the world. WHPCD has been marked every year …
World Thrombosis Day
World Thrombosis Day, founded by the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH), is a global initiative held annually on October 13th. Our mission is to raise awareness about thrombosis, …
International Infection Prevention Week
Infection Preventionists (IPs) play a crucial role in keeping the public safe and healthy — protecting us from surges in healthcare-associated infections and so many other infectious threats. International Infection …
European Restart a Heart Day
Since 1989, the European Resuscitation Council (ERC) has provided the standard for resuscitation guidelines and training in Europe and beyond. Comprising 31 National Resuscitation Councils, the ERC's principal activities are: …
World Food Day
World Food Day 2025 is calling for global collaboration in creating a peaceful, sustainable, prosperous, and food-secure future. By working together, across governments, organizations, sectors, and communities, we can transform …
World Menopause Day
Menopause affects half the world’s population, yet the issue remains shrouded in secrecy – including in the workplace. It affects more than one in five members of the global workforce, yet menopause …
Developmental Language Delay DLD Awareness Day
Our vision . . . A world where people with DLD are supported to pursue their goals and aspirations. Our mission . . . We partner with the community to foster a substantial increase in international awareness of …
Spiritual Care Week
Since 1985 Spiritual Care Week/Pastoral Care Week is hosted by The COMISS Network: The Network on Ministry in Specialized Settings. The first Pastoral Care Week was held in October 1985. Since …
World Osteoporosis Day
World Osteoporosis Day, marked on October 20th each year, is a prime time to put the spotlight on osteoporosis. Below, read about this year’s campaign theme, and how you can …
World Stroke Day
World Stroke Day on October 29th 2025 comes just weeks after the 4th UN High-Level Meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) on September 25th — a pivotal moment that will shape the global agenda for NCDs, …
Stomach Cancer Awareness Month
Stomach cancer is more common in people aged over 55 and affects more men than women. About 570 people are diagnosed with it in Ireland every year.
