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WHO Country and Technical Guidance – COVID-19: Analysis of the Focus on Older People Download this statement here. Review the summary of references made to older people here. Global Effects of COVID-19 Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, older people have...
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Promoting immunisation throughout life – World Immunisation Week IFAA calls for greater investment in immunisation this World Immunisation Week. This World Immunisation Week, Immunisation for All Ages (IFAA) supports the World Health Organization’s (WHO)...
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Press Release: COVID-19 Exposing Historic Shortfalls in Long-Term Care 14 April 2020 Today, all levels of government in Canada are confronted with the stark reality of what many residents, families and civil society witness in long-term care homes on a daily basis: a...
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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...
