Events and Awareness Days
Discover upcoming events that the Commission organises and supports. Access resources for key health awareness days.
Events
There are no events currently scheduled.
Awareness Days
Public health days raise awareness and drive support for action. Learn about the Commission’s work on these important health campaigns and access supporting resources.
5 May
World Hand Hygiene Day is held annually on 5 May, and aims to maintain global promotion, visibility, and sustainability of hand hygiene in health care.
13 September
World Sepsis Day, on 13 September each year, helps raise awareness of sepsis and the importance that early detection and timely treatment plays in survival and recovery.
17 September
World Patient Safety Day, celebrated on 17 September each year, is a World Health Organization global initiative focused on promoting safer healthcare practices and minimising patient harm.
Infection Prevention and Control Week
Third week of October
Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Week is held during the third week of October each year to highlight the importance of preventing infections.
18 - 24 November
Celebrated from 18 - 24 November each year, World AMR Awareness Week aims to improve awareness of antimicrobial resistance and encourage best practices.