Events
Global Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Global Lung Cancer Awareness Month will take place throughout November 2026. The global campaign focuses on educating the public about persistent symptoms, advocating for national screening programs, and supporting patients …
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month (Movember)
In Ireland, Prostate Cancer Awareness Month takes place throughout November (commonly recognized as Movember), with additional major awareness campaigns like "Stand Up for Your Prostate" running earlier in the fall. …
Stomach Cancer Awareness Month
Stomach Cancer Awareness Month takes place every November. It is dedicated to spreading vital education about gastric cancer risk factors (such as diet and family history), supporting patients, and advocating …
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 …
