World Health Day
World Health Day, observed annually on April 7th, is a global initiative aimed at raising awareness about health issues and advocating for actions to improve health outcomes worldwide. Established by …
International Traveller and Roma Day
International Traveller and Roma Day is celebrated every year on the 8th of April and marks the opening day of the first world Roma Congress in London in 1971. Across Europe the …
National Arthritis Week
Show your support for those living with arthritis. This National Arthritis Week (15th-21st April), Arthritis Ireland are hosting three lunchtime webinars which will feature experts who will debunk common myths associated with arthritis. Register on their website and book your …
Organ Donation Awareness Week
Organ Donor Awareness Week 2024 will take place from 20-27 April. The campaign's message is 'Don't Leave Your Loved Ones in Doubt, #LeaveNoDoubt' emphasising the need for family conversation and letting …
World Immunization Week
World Immunization Week, celebrated in the last week of April, aims to highlight the collective action needed to protect people from vaccine-preventable diseases. The goal of World Immunization Week is …
World Day for Safety and Health at Work
Every 28 April, the International Labour Organization commemorates the World Day for Safety and Health at Work, focusing on a timely theme related to occupational safety and health. This year, …
Cavernoma Awareness Month
Cavernoma Ireland is a voluntary support group whose mission is to help people living in Ireland who are affected by cavernoma, including friends, family, carers and professionals. They aim to …
Cancer Survivors Day
Cancer survivorship represents a unique phase in the cancer journey, marked by triumph over the disease and the challenges that come with it. It encompasses physical, emotional, and psychosocial aspects …
Scoot to School Week
Leading environmental management and education programme for schools. Promoting long-term, whole-school action for the environment Green-Schools is a student-led programme with involvement from the wider community. The programme is operated …
National Carers’ Week
“We are looking forward to co-ordinating another Carers Week for 2024 which will be running from June 10th to June 16th. All our partners will endeavour to make this week …
Men’s Health Awareness Week
International Men's Health Week (MHW) always begins on the Monday before Father's Day and ends on Father's Day itself. During 2024, it will run from Monday 10th until Sunday 16th …
World Hepatitis Day
In 2016 the Irish government along with all other member states signed up to commit to ensuring the elimination of viral hepatitis as a major public health threat by 2030 (i.e. …