National Men’s Health Action Plan 2024-2028 (Ireland)

Published On: 18th November 2024

By: Health Service Executive

The National Men’s Health Action Plan 2024-2028 provides the rational for a specific policy focus on men’s health, before identifying eight key principles underpinning Ireland’s approach to men’s health policy: gender equity, intersectionality, community development, collaboration and partnership, health promotion, evidence-based practice, empowering men to take ownership of their health and leadership. The Action Plan has four themes. There is a useful list of research carried out during 2017-2024.

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