Events

The European Health Union emerged in the midst of the pandemic. It aimed to better protect citizens' health, boost the resilience of healthcare systems and improve the preparedness of EU countries for future health crises. The Health Union has delivered many tangible results: 🔹Stronger health security measures, to better respond to future crises – including […]

World Pancreatic Cancer Day, observed annually on the third Thursday of November, raises awareness of pancreatic cancer and highlights the challenges associated with the disease. Pancreatic cancer can be difficult to detect at an early stage, and symptoms may be non-specific. Increasing awareness of risk factors, symptoms and available diagnostic and treatment options is therefore […]

International Day of Epidemic Preparedness, observed annually on 27 December, highlights the importance of strengthening the capacity of health systems and communities to prevent, detect and respond to infectious disease outbreaks. The observance was established by the United Nations to raise awareness of the need for international cooperation and preparedness in the face of epidemics […]

Cervical Cancer Awareness Month is observed every January to raise awareness of cervical cancer, its prevention and the importance of early detection. Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable forms of cancer. Regular screening can help detect changes at an early stage, while vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV) can significantly reduce the risk of […]

Every year on February 4th. This global initiative, led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), aims to save millions of preventable deaths by raising awareness, improving education, and inspiring action from individuals, communities, and governments worldwide. Cancer touches almost every family in some way, yet access to life-saving prevention, diagnosis, and treatment remains […]