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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...
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Toronto, Ontario, January 20, 2020 – Canadian healthcare providers now have the tools they need to better support the prevention, assessment and treatment of older adults at risk of, or living with, substance use disorders. The Canadian Coalition for Seniors’ Mental...
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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...
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4 December 2019 Lyon, France – The International Federation on Ageing (IFA) is delighted to announce that Dr. Jane Barratt, IFA Secretary General, will be welcoming distinguished delegates to deliberate perspectives on vaccination in France during 9-10 December 2019...
