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IFA 15th Global Conference on Ageing to be convened both virtually and in person
From 9-12 November 2021, the IFA 15th Global Conference on Ageing, "Rights Matter" will be convened both virtually and in person. Pre-Conference summits and master classes will...
Vaccines4Life joins World Health Organization’s Vaccine Safety Net
The IFA’s vaccines4life.com is thrilled to have joined the Vaccine Safety Net, a global network of websites, established by the World Health Organization, that provides reliable information on vaccine safety.
Dr. Jane Barratt Announced as CSO representative for ACT-Accelerator Vaccine Pillar
Dr. Jane Barratt, Secretary General of the International Federation on Ageing, has been announced as the Civil Society representative of Vaccine Strategy for the ACT-Accelerator Vaccine Pillar (COVAX), which aims to accelerate the development and access to quality, and affordable COVID19 diagnostics, therapeutics and vaccines.
Sign the Pledge to End Immunization Inequity
Age should not define a person’s access to vaccinations. Sign the pledge to End Immunization Inequity in celebrating the International Day for Older Persons.
Announcement: 2020 Virtual Annual Members Meeting
The Board of the International Federation on Ageing, in accordance with the corporation bylaws, welcomes full members to the Annual Members Meeting held virtually on the 11th November 2020 commencing at 7.00am EST.
IFA Virtual Town Hall Series: COVID-19 and Older People
Please find here resources and recordings of previous IFA Virtual Town Hall Series on the Global Effects of COVID-19 and Older People.
Changing the Conversation on Adult Influenza Vaccination
“Changing the Conversation on Adult Influenza Vaccination” presents the findings of a ten country environmental scan of public health messages pertaining to influenza vaccination from governmental, and patient and advocacy organizations.
United Nations International Day of Older Persons
In celebration of the 75th anniversary of the United Nations (UN) and the 30th Anniversary of the UN International Day of Older Persons (UNIDOP), this inaugural virtual celebration unites UN officials and leaders in the fields of ageing and beyond to address the call to action for a Decade of Healthy Ageing 2020-2030.
IFA Directors – Call for Expressions of Interest
In the following joint statement, the World Coalition on Adult Vaccination calls on increased investment in educating and encouraging older adults and those with chronic diseases to be vaccinated against influenza and pneumococcal pneumonia.
IFA 15th Global Conference on Ageing, Now in November 2021
With the best intelligence that can be gained from public health officials and considering current travel restrictions, the IFA has decided to move the 15th Global Conference on Ageing (for the last time) to November 2021.
Pneumococcal Pneumonia:Worth the Shot
In the following joint statement, the World Coalition on Adult Vaccination calls on increased investment in educating and encouraging older adults and those with chronic diseases to be vaccinated against influenza and pneumococcal pneumonia.
IFA Relaunches EyeSeeYou.Care Website to Focus on Biosimilars in Opthalmology
An emerging trend in Canada is the use of biosimilars as a cost-saving alternative treatment to biologics in numerous treatment areas. Recent policies across Canada suggest that...