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Open letter to World Health Organization (and to Member States). WHO must prioritize the needs of older people in its response to the Covid-19 pandemic Dear Editor, With reference to the Covid-19: open letter to WHO and member states (“the Open Letter”) by P....
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While the world currently focuses on the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to note that delayed immunizations for older adults against debilitating and life-threatening diseases, such as influenza and pneumonia, can result in an even greater global threat to...
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The Executive Board of the World Health Organization has decided to maintain official relations with the IFA. This decision was made in the 146th session of the WHO meeting in February 2020. Having “official relations” with the WHO is a privilege that the Executive...
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IFA 15th Global Conference on Ageing “Rights Matter”. Be inspired by our keynote speaker for 3 November 2020, Mr. Spencer West. The life of visionary and activist Spencer West has been marked by both obstacles and triumph. Spencer lost both his legs from...
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Press Release: IFA Support for the Decade of Healthy Ageing 2020–2030 6 February 2020 Geneva, Switzerland - The 146th session of the World Health Organization Executive Board is currently taking place at WHO headquarters in Geneva, 3-8 February 2020. At this meeting,...
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Mr Geoff Pearman is a leading consultant, commentator, speaker and author in the field of ageing and in particular the ageing workforce. Mr Pearman has worked to raise awareness of the issues faced by New Zealand’s ageing population. In 2009 he established...
