Trusted advice makes prevention possible. This #IIPW2026, AESGP recognises infection prevention specialists and community pharmacists who help protect patients and communities through guidance on hygiene, responsible self-care and medicine use.
#EmpowerSelfCare
Women’s experiences deserve to be heard and taken seriously. 🔊
This #WorldMenopauseDay, AESGP champions better awareness, reliable information and informed conversations with healthcare professionals about the physical and emotional changes of menopause.
#EmpowerSelfCare
Good nutrition starts with a varied, balanced diet.
This #WorldFoodDay, AESGP highlights how food supplements can help bridge specific nutritional gaps when dietary intake is insufficient, supporting public health objectives and responsible self-care.
#EmpowerSelfCare
Better health starts with everyday habits.
This #GlobalHandwashingDay, AESGP highlights #handwashing with soap and water as a simple way to help prevent #infections.
Let’s make good hand hygiene part of everyday #SelfCare.
#EmpowerSelfCare
What does Europe need to create better conditions for Switch?
Following last week’s #SwitchDay2026, our new briefing paper guides policymakers and medicines agencies in facilitating Switch and supporting self-care innovation.
Read: aesgp.eu/content/uploads/202…
AESGP #SelfCareDay Session 1:
The value of switch: access, innovation and sustainability
🔹Jolanta Bilinska, Director and Treasurer, @WorldPatients Alliance
AESGP #SelfCareDay Session 1:
The value of switch: access, innovation and sustainability
🔹Professor Dr Uwe May, May & Bauer
🚀 Welcome to #SwitchDay2026!
A fitting start: our opening speakers are both named Oliver.
One Oliver, one Olivér, but plenty of perspectives on #SelfCare, #RxToOTCSwitch #switch and healthcare system resilience.
🔹 Oliver Hartmann
🔹 Olivér Várhelyi
AESGP #SelfCareDay Opening Message
🔹 Olivér Várhelyi, Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare
Small daily choices can make a big difference for heart health ❤️
This #WorldHeartDay, remember the importance of
❤️🩹understanding your risk factors
🛡️practising informed #SelfCare
🍎staying active
⚕️seeking professional advice when needed
#EmpowerSelfCare
Behind many informed #SelfCare decisions is a pharmacist ready to listen, advise and guide.
On #WorldPharmacistsDay, we thank pharmacists for helping people care for their health safely and confidently, every day.
#EmpowerSelfCare
Not all pain is visible.
For millions, migraine is more than a headache. It affects work, social activities and daily life.
This #MigraineAwarenessWeek, we recognise its impact and the importance of giving people the knowledge and tools to manage their symptoms.
#EmpowerSelfCare
Safe care should be a reality at every stage of life.
This #WorldPatientSafetyDay, we support stronger cooperation and clearer health information to help make care for noncommunicable diseases safer for everyone.
#PatientSafety #SafeCareForLife #HealthLiteracy #EmpowerSelfCare
When did you last check your medicine cabinet? 👀
This #WorldFirstAidDay, take time to remove expired or unused medicines and make sure they are ready when you need them. 💊
Proper disposal prevents misuse and protects the environment. 🌍
🔗 medsdisposal.eu/
#MedsDisposal
Can you read a medicine leaflet, follow the dosage, and spot unreliable health advice online?
That's #HealthLiteracy.
On this #InternationalLiteracyDay, let's make sure everyone has the skills to care for themselves and their families safely. 📖
#EmpowerSelfCare
Better health starts with informed decisions.
This #WorldSexualHealthDay, we highlight the importance of:
🛡️Protection and prevention
☝️Guidance from healthcare professionals
💡Confidence to understand available options
#EmpowerSelfCare #WorldSexualHealthDay
From empowering children to shaping digital health and safer workplaces, Self-Care: Insight & Inspire shows what self-care can achieve across Europe and beyond. 🌍
Which initiative would you replicate in your country?
Tell us why!
inspire.aesgp.eu/
#InspireSelfCare
Pick one 🗳️
What would make the biggest difference for self-care?
📚 Better health education
📱 Easier access to digital tools
👩⚕️ More support from healthcare professionals
⚠️ Greater awareness of everyday risks
Tell us why!
inspire.aesgp.eu/
#InspireSelfCare
🌍 What’s new at AESGP?
Our latest Voice of Self-Care newsletter is out!
🔹 Switch Day 2026: register before 25 Sept
🔹 Regulatory Affairs Intern vacancy
🔹 Rx-to-OTC switch in the spotlight
Read more: ow.ly/3rYC50ZGvsc
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