Men's Health Week 2026
International Men’s Health Week 2026 is 15-21 June.
Men’s Health Week began in the USA in 1994 following a Senate Joint Resolution. The Week was linked to Father’s Day in the USA and so always ends on that Day, the third Sunday in June). It became an international event in 2002 when it was first marked in the UK.
It has since been adopted in Australia, Canada, Denmark, Ireland, New Zealand and beyond. The Week provides an opportunity for a wide range of organizations and individuals to draw attention to the poor state of men’s health, organize activities that engage men, and advocate changes to health policy and practice. In short, it puts men’s health on the map both nationally and globally.
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This is what’s happening around the world in 2026. Click on the organisation name for more.
Men’s Health Forum (Great Britain)
The Forum is focusing on men and pharmacy to build on the enthusiasm for delivering men’s health evidenced in the government’s men’s health strategy for England. A new report on men and pharmacy is scheduled for publication.
During 2026, the theme for the island of Ireland will be ‘One Step at a Time’ and everyone is asked to make progress – not seek perfection! The campaign aims to increase health awareness, promote preventative care, and encourage men to seek help earlier.
Forum for Mænds Sundhed (Denmark)
The Forum is spearheading a nationwide campaign to address the gender gap in life expectancy, high male suicide rates, and the systemic isolation of new fathers. Follow the link for more (in Danish).
Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
The Foundation is continuing its “Never Alone” campaign focusing on reducing social isolation and encouraging men to seek support, as well as promoting the ongoing dialogue for Canada’s first federal Men and Boys’ Health Strategy.
The network is focusing on the theme “Partners in Care: For Better Lifespans Across the Lifespan,” which highlights how families, communities, and care partners improve health outcomes.
The Forum is spearheading a series of nationwide initiatives designed to get men moving, connecting, and taking action on their physical and mental wellbeing. For Australian events, take a look also at the Center for Male Health at University of Western Sydney
Stiftung Männergesundheit (Germany)
The German Men’s Health Foundation (Stiftung Männergesundheit) is running a campaign themed “Einsamkeit ist ein Risiko – Gemeinschaft eine Ressource” (Loneliness is a risk – Community is a resource). Follow the link for more (in German).
