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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...
Protecting Progress of Vaccination Throughout Life
Written by:Jane Barratt, Secretary General, International Federation on Ageing Unity only happens when we all walk together, and now is the time to end immunization inequity in...
Press Release: Empowering Canadian civil society organizations in the fight against influenza
Press Release Empowering Canadian civil society organizations in the fight against influenza 10 February 2021 Influenza is among the leading causes for hospitalization in older...
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.
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.
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.
WHO Country and Technical Guidance – COVID-19: Update on Consideration of Older People
As the world continues to face an unparalleled health crisis, older persons have become one of the most visible victims. This could not be more evident than when looking at the percentages of deaths in long-term care facilities around the globe.
World Health Assembly Statement Analysis: Older People, Vaccination
As the world continues to face an unparalleled health crisis, older persons have become one of the most visible victims. This could not be more evident than when looking at the percentages of deaths in long-term care facilities around the globe.
Press Release: COVID-19 Exposes Systematic Problems in Long-term Care Facilities Globally
As the world continues to face an unparalleled health crisis, older persons have become one of the most visible victims. This could not be more evident than when looking at the percentages of deaths in long-term care facilities around the globe.
Equal Health Access at Every Age: “The Rights of Older Adults Are Human Rights”
“Older adults make significant social and economic contributions in Canada,” says Dr. Jane Barratt, Secretary General of the International Federation on Ageing (IFA). “They’re the glue that holds the fabric of this country together. They’re resilient. They have ambition and commitment. And yet, the system has failed to address the diversity, strength, and rights of our older population. The rights of older adults are human rights.”
Press Release: Consensus Statement Highlights Necessary Factors to Boost Cognitive Reserve
The International Federation on Ageing (IFA) is excited to launch a consensus statement from the Copenhagen Summit on cognitive reserve. Held in October 2019 in partnership with DaneAge, the Summit brought together over 75 delegates from 22 countries, comprising of public health policy makers, international organizations focused on ageing and brain health, academia and policy advocacy experts.