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IFA concludes successful 16th Global Conference in Bangkok, Thailand
Key takeaways - - The International Federation on Ageing (IFA) successfully concluded its 16th Global Conference in Bangkok, Thailand, focusing on the theme of "Challenge,...
IFA Special Announcement | The IFA President, Mr. Graeme Prior, announces Dr. Jane Barratt departure as Secretary General of IFA
Key takeaways -- The IFA President, Mr. Graeme Prior, at the recent IFAs 16th Global Conference on Ageing in Bangkok, Thailand, announced the departure of the Secretary...
No time for complacency warn international public health and healthy ageing experts as WHO announces that COVID-19 is no longer a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC)
The International Federation on Ageing (IFA), the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), the International Longevity Centre UK (ILC), Shot@Life and the World Federation...
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...
Gathering public perceptions of brain health and cognitive decline
The prevention and treatment of cognitive decline across our community are crucial to supporting individuals and their caregivers. As part of this important work, the International Federation on Ageing (IFA) is gathering views on brain health and cognitive decline.