The International Federation on Ageing (IFA), the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), the International Longevity Centre UK (ILC), Shot@Life and the World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA) recognize that the immediate crisis element of the...
As the global population ages, it becomes increasingly important to address the unique challenges and opportunities that arise with an ageing population. That’s why the International Federation on Ageing is proud to announce the 16th Global Conference on Ageing,...
February 28, 2023 TORONTO, ONTARIO – Physicians and their patients- and not a government – should choose which biologic medicine to use, according to a new survey of Canadian ophthalmologists by the Alliance for Safe Biologic Medicines (ASBM) and the International...
Shingles Awareness Week 2023 (Canada) Highlighting the gaps in knowledge and services for Shingles in Canada Herpes zoster (shingles) is caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus. (1) Originating from the same virus that causes chickenpox,...
Shingles Awareness Week 2023 (Global) Influencing Action on Shingles Vaccination Policy Older adults are at the highest risk of Shingles infection, with 24-30% of individuals developing shingles over their lifetime. As individuals age, the waning of their...
Policy priorities for protecting adults at risk of severe illness from RSV Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common cause of respiratory tract infection. The burden of disease is well known in children. However, RSV causes serious illness in older adults too....
