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140 Member States Sign Statement in Support of UN Brief on COVID-19 and Older People
Today, 12 May 2020, 140 Member States signed a statement in support of the United Nations Policy Brief on the Impact of COVID-19 on Older Persons by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations.
WHO Country and Technical Guidance – COVID-19: Analysis of the Focus on Older People
In an effort to support the further development of targeted guidelines, the IFA has sought to understand where and how the unique needs of older people are being addressed in the WHO’s COVID-19 Country and Technical Guidance documents.
IFA Launches New Vaccines4Life Website
This World Immunization Week (WIW), IFA is delighted to launch a new knowledge mobilization platform – vaccines4life.com.
V4L serves as a point of connection across disciplines and sectors to share knowledge, showcase good practice, and build collaborations on the most urgent matters related to adult vaccination.
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#EyeSeeYou Partner: World Blind Union celebrates Vision Health Month
The World Blind Union is a global organization that represents the worldwide community of 253 million blind and partially sighted persons. We have been working for more than 3...
Live from New York: Ageing Issues in the Forefront at the United Nations this Spring
Post by Dr Sandra Timmermann and Ms Frances Zainoeddin (IFA Representatives) Join the conversation – the IFA UN Representatives would like to hear from you and encourage...
Eye See You Celebrates Vision Health Month
Over the last three years, the Eye See You campaign has informed and educated Canadian audiences about the importance of vision health. Evolving out of a growing recognition...