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#AWorldSightDay Call to Action
On World Sight Day, vision health is essential to healthy ageing, independence, and inclusion, and eye care must integrated into broader health strategies.
Press Release – Global Experts Gather at the IFA’s 17th Global Conference on Ageing
The International Federation on Ageing (IFA) is proud to share highlights from its landmark 17th Global Conference on Ageing, the first of its kind to be held on the African...
Op-ed: National Day of Observance for COVID-19
The International Federation on Ageing (IFA), in collaboration with the National Institute on Ageing (NIA) and the Health Coalition of Alberta (HCOA) is pleased to present an...
IFA Statement – COVID-19 Vaccines in Canada
Older adults continue to face significant risks from COVID-19, making equitable access to vaccination a critical public health priority. With provinces and territories in Canada...
Expansion of Messaging on Vision Health and Ageing
Around the world populations are rapidly ageing, which brings health challenges, including a rise in noncommunicable diseases and sensory changes such as vision loss. Vision...
Mr. Gregor Sneddon Appointed Secretary General
The International Federation on Ageing (IFA) is delighted to welcome Mr. Gregor Sneddon as its new Secretary General, effective November 4, 2024. A visionary leader with a...
OEWGA Press Release
6 June 2024 14th session of the Open-Ended Working Group on Ageing As a non-governmental organization (NGO) in attendance at the 14th session of the United Nations...
Registrations Now Open for the Virtual Workshop: Informing National Adult Immunization Strategies and Actions in Germany and France
30 May 2024 Vaccine-preventable respiratory diseases (VPRDs), including influenza, COVID-19, pneumococcal pneumonia, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) pose an ever-increasing...
IFA Oral Statement at the 14th Session of the UN Open-Ended Working Group on Ageing
20 May 2024 UN Representative Frances Zainoeddin...
IFA Oral Statement at the 68th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women
19 March 2024 UN Representative Dr. Cynthia Stuen...
Programme de mentorat ECHO pour les villes amies des aînés
Le modèle ECHO Le modèle ECHO a été utilisé dans de nombreux domaines, notamment ceux de l'éducation et de la justice sociale. Il existe plus de 860 réseaux ECHO dans 44 pays,...
IFA in the Decade of Healthy Ageing
"When we do things together, we can achieve great things. This is not about egos, it’s not about specific organizations, it is about what do we want to change and how do we work...