WHA side event From Plan to Impact VII report launch (in-person)

Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) is the international federation of Alzheimer associations throughout the world. Each of our  over 100 members is a non-profit Alzheimer association supporting people with dementia and their families. ADI’s mission is to strengthen and support Alzheimer associations, to raise awareness about dementia worldwide, to make dementia a global health priority, to empower people with dementia and their care partners, and to increase investment in dementia research.

Alzheimer's Disease International

In person launch of Alzheimer's Disease International's From Plan to Impact VII report at a side event of the 77th World Health Assembly

Beau-Rivage Genève

This is for in-person registration only, if you wish to join virtually please register <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wha-side-event-from-plan-to-impact-vii-report-launch-virtual-tickets-863111268037" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wha-side-event-from-plan-to-impact-vii-report-launch-virtual-tickets-863111268037">here.</a>With just one year remaining until the completion of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) <a href="https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/global-action-plan-on-the-public-health-response-to-dementia-2017---2025" title="https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/global-action-plan-on-the-public-health-response-to-dementia-2017---2025" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Global Action Plan on the public health response to dementia 2017-2025</a>, Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) is launching From Plan to Impact VII as a side event to the WHO’s 77th World Health Assembly, seeking to establish just how far Member States have advanced towards achieving the targets of the Global Action Plan.This launch provides a critical moment to convene and assess progress, address challenges and strategise towards improving the lives of those living with dementia and carers.With 55 million people currently living with dementia, the event will also delve into ADI’s call for an extension to the Global Action Plan on dementia and will bring together key stakeholders who have the power to achieve this.During the hour-long event, ADI CEO Paola Barbarino will lead a panel discussion featuring global experts and Health Ministers. They will explore how countries that have made significant progress can serve as models for others, facilitating mutual learning and encouraging governments to accelerate their national plans.Taking place on Wednesday 29 May, attendees can participate either online or in-person at the Beau-Rivage Genève in Geneva, Switzerland, where they will have the opportunity to engage with the panellists through questions and discussion.This registration page is for in-person attendance. Due to limited space, early registration for in-person attendance is recommended.Please join us at the the Beau-Rivage Genève in Geneva, Switzerland, for a drinks reception and canapés from 17:30 CEST, followed by the report launch and panel discussion at 18:00-19:00 CEST.Alternative ways to join. We will also be hosting this event as an online Zoom session. If you are unable to join us in person in Geneva, please join us online for this vital update. You can find more information and register <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wha-side-event-from-plan-to-impact-vii-report-launch-virtual-tickets-863111268037" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wha-side-event-from-plan-to-impact-vii-report-launch-virtual-tickets-863111268037">here.</a>

Agenda

Drinks reception

Speakers include: Paola Barbarino, CEO, Alzheimer’s Disease International; Birgitta Martensson, Dementia advocate, Former CEO of Alzheimer Switzerland and former Board member of ADI, Switzerland; YB Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, Minister of Health, Malaysia; Dr Dévora Kestel, Director, Department of Mental Health, Brain Health and Substance Use, World Health Organization (WHO), Switzerland; Dr Anshu Banerjee, Director, Department of Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent and Ageing, World Health Organization (WHO), Switzerland

Launch of From Plan to Impact VII Report and panel discussion

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