Taking place on 8 October 2026, this year’s World Sight Day campaign spotlights the power of people, by putting stories, lived experiences, and community action at the heart of the movement. To …

European Donation Day (EDD) occurs annually on the second Saturday of October to raise awareness about the life-saving potential of organ, tissue, and cell donation. Driven by the Council of …

What is World Hospice and Palliative Care Day (WHPCD)? World Hospice and Palliative Care Day is an annual unified day of action to celebrate and support hospice and palliative care …

World Mental Health Day is on Saturday, October 10, 2026. In Ireland, the day is marked by the national Mental Health Matters Poster Campaign. It is led by charities like …

World Thrombosis Day in Ireland takes place on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Led locally by the Irish Heart Foundation, the 2026 global campaign focuses on women and thrombosis. It highlights …

European Restart a Heart Day happens every October 16th. Launched by the European Resuscitation Council, it is a yearly campaign to teach the public how to do CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) …

World Food Day will be celebrated globally on Friday, October 16, 2026, marking the founding anniversary of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in 1945. The …

Developmental Language Disorder is a hidden but common disability that affects 1 in 14 people causing difficulties understanding and using language for no known reason.

World Menopause Day in 2026 will take place on Sunday, October 18th. Founded by the International Menopause Society (IMS), the annual event aims to raise global awareness about menopause, reduce …

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 then it …

International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW) is a global initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the critical importance of infection prevention. Each year, IIPW celebrates the impact of infection preventionists and …

World Osteoporosis Day is celebrated annually on October 20th. The global campaign, led by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF), emphasizes lifelong bone health—from building strong bones in childhood to preventing …