Czech Republic’s Malnutrition Awareness Week 2025: Enhancing the Quality of Hospital Nutrition

Dates: November 10–16, 2025

The Czech Republic will mark Malnutrition Awareness Week 2025 with a nationwide campaign from 10–16 November 2025, bringing together healthcare professionals, institutions, patient organizations, and the public to strengthen awareness and action against disease-related malnutrition.

Led by ONCA Czech Republic, the Czech Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolic Care (SKVIMP), and the Alliance for Nutrition Support (APNP), the campaign operates under the auspices of the Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic. Together, these partners are working to make nutritional care a visible and measurable part of high-quality healthcare.

Objective and Focus

The Czech campaign aims to:

• Increase public and professional awareness of malnutrition and its health consequences.

• Provide practical guidance for the identification, prevention, and management of malnutrition in clinical and community settings.

• Promote the integration of nutrition into national quality standards, particularly through the Ministry of Health’s ongoing project “Enhancing the Quality of Hospital Nutrition.”

By combining education, public communication, and policy advocacy, the initiative supports the European call for Optimal Nutritional Care for All.

National Campaign Activities

The Czech Malnutrition Awareness Week 2025 will feature a wide variety of coordinated activities and materials designed to reach professionals, institutions, and the wider public.

Key elements of the campaign include:

• Official auspices of the Ministry of Health (MoH), supporting national recognition and policy alignment.

• An agency-led public awareness campaign, ensuring professional media reach and consistency across platforms.

• A comprehensive MAW website — www.rizikamalnutrice.cz — featuring:

  • Open-access resources on specific clinical situations and practical instructions.

  • Dedicated sections for healthcare professionals and the general public.

• Printed awareness materials, including posters, leaflets, and information cards for hospitals, clinics, and community care providers.

• Broadcast media engagement, with segments on radio and national television to broaden public understanding of malnutrition risks and prevention.

• Video resources developed for the MAW website and YouTube, providing educational content for patients and professionals alike.

  • ▶️ Watch one of the campaign’s awareness videos here on YouTube.

• Social media outreach across LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube, sharing messages, infographics, and expert insights.

• Local activities organized by hospitals, teaching institutions, and professional networks, helping to bring the campaign closer to communities and care teams.

MoH Project: Enhancing Quality of Hospital Nutrition

A central component of this year’s activities is the Ministry of Health–supported project “Enhancing Quality of Hospital Nutrition.” This initiative focuses on improving hospital-based nutrition care through education, evaluation, and the integration of nutritional quality indicators into healthcare management systems.

It underscores the Czech Republic’s leadership in embedding nutrition within national healthcare policy, a key objective shared across all European ONCA member countries.

Collaboration and Impact

Through the joint efforts of SKVIMP, APNP, and ONCA Czech Republic, the campaign demonstrates how scientific expertise, clinical practice, and patient advocacy can come together to create real impact.
By engaging health professionals, policymakers, and the public, the Czech initiative is helping to transform awareness into sustained action for better nutrition care.

Learn More and Get Involved

Visit the official campaign website — www.rizikamalnutrice.cz — for the full programme, downloadable materials, and event details.

Stay connected and share your support using the campaign hashtags:
#MAW2025 #MalnutritionAwarenessWeek #ONCACzechRepublic #CzechRepublicMAW2025