Delegate: National Institute of Public Health (NIJZ), Slovenia
Delegate Short Bio: National Institute of Public Health (NIJZ) is the major national institution for investigation and protection of health as well as for increasing the level of health of population of Slovenia. Its professional area covers all public health fields from laboratory activities to health promotion and mental hygiene.
Scope of Activity: Individual activity
Activity: NATIONAL INSTITUT OF PUBLIC HEALTH SLOVENIA – ACTIVITIES ON WORLD SLEEP DAY 2026
1. Coordinated and held 2nd Pyjama Day in Slovenia as part of 2026 Sleep Awareness Month for Europe (ESRS initiativ). We invited partner networks in our country (schools, kindergartens, municipalities, etc.) to participate and held the event on Friday 6 March 2026. We reported on our activities to ESRS.
2. Prepared a press release on 9th March, which we co-created together with experts from Slovenia, who are also signatories to the statement. It was published on the website of the National Institute of Public Health (NIJZ) and distributed to the media and networks of professional colleagues with whom we cooperate.
3. Organizated a free online conference »Benefits of healthy sleep« with nine lectures on 12th March 2026, that are also available on NIJZ website.
As many as 430 people attended an interesting programme. The content was presented by respected experts in each field. We also conducted a comprehensive evaluation of the event, in which over 300 people participated. The event was rounded out by several additional interactive features (an interview, a video of recommendations, and a video of breathing exercises).
4. In cooperation with the Ministry of Culture we compiled and published a list of books recommended for children before bedtime
5. Send printed materials »Regular sleep promotes good health« and »Sleep Problems – When to Take Action?« to Health Promotion Centers and Mental Health Centers in Slovenia
6. Participated with informative materials on healthy sleep at the conference Safe work = work that is not harmful to health with 600 visitors and Fit&Well fair with 20.000 visitors
7. Published materials on the ESRS Open Library
8. Published an article »Sleep as a Key Public Health Priority in the Prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases« on JA PreventNCD website
9. Published an article “Healthy Sleep Is the Key to Good Health and More Equitable Outcomes for All” in the Slovenian Public Health Journal
10. Media coverage and media relations
• Contribution for municipal newsletters, companies and websites
• Contribution on the central regional television channel Vaš kanal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzDsbGlMF5U
• Contribution on Online Television for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (reaches millions of viewers): https://spletnatv.si/zanimivo/dober-spanec-na-noc-odzene-zdravnika-proc
• Contribution on National Television RTV (reaches millions of viewers): https://365.rtvslo.si/arhiv/dobro-jutro/175206523
• Contribution on POP TV on SDT
https://www.24ur.com/novice/slovenija/premikanje-ure-z-bioloskega-vidika-ni-nekaj-dobrega.html
11. Several lectures on the benefits of sleep and healthy sleep within local communities and associations
12. Presentation at the 14th professional-scientific conference of preschool institutions of the Istrian region in Rovinj (Croatia): content for preschool educators aimed at strengthening children’s mental health and supporting their healthy development, including topics related to sleep
Location: Slovenia
Date of Activity: March 2026
