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As Ontario Announces Forced Biosimilar Switching, Ophthalmologists Are Latest Specialty to Raise Concerns
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...
Policy priorities for protecting adults at risk of severe illness from RSV
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...
The 16th Global Conference Keynote Speaker
IFA to Announce Prof. Denise Eldemire-Shearer as Keynote Speaker at the16th Global Conference on AgeingThe International Federation on Ageing is pleased to announce Denise...
United Nations Side Event: February 2023
Prioritizing the rights of older persons for decent work, productive employment, and full participation in society The International Federation on Ageing (IFA) co-hosts a...
Every Breath Counts’ Cost of Pneumonia Survey
Most frequently caused by bacterial or viral infection, pneumonia is one of the world’s leading causes of death, with the highest incidence of pneumonia amongst adults aged 70...
Webinar: Adult Pertussis Vaccination
Strengthening Multistakeholder Country-level Engagement to Advocate for Adult Pertussis VaccinationGiven the rapid ageing of the world’s population and with the United Nations...
IDPD 2022
IFA Statement on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD)3 December is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Transformative Solutions for Inclusive...
Pneumonia on Older Adults
IFA Statement on the Impact of Pneumonia on Older AdultsAdults aged 70 years and older have the highest incidence of pneumonia globally. (1) Considering that by 2030 one in six...
Brain Health
Understanding Public Perceptions and Information Sources in CanadaThe prevention and treatment of cognitive decline across our community are crucial to supporting individuals...
Press Release: Adult Vaccination Advocacy Toolkit Project
Press Release Adult Vaccination Advocacy Toolkit Project 10 June 2022 Vaccination is a simple, safe, and effective way of protecting people against harmful infectious diseases...
Homecare Hub’s Older Not Invisible Initiative
In response to the increased apathy towards older adults' health and wellbeing in society, Homecare Hub is thrilled to announce their partnership with the IFA on an...
Press Release: COVID-19 Exposing a Wider Ageism Pandemic
Press Release COVID-19 Exposing a Wider Ageism Pandemic The response to control the COVID-19 pandemic has unveiled just how widespread ageism is – older and younger people have...
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