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Highlights from the National Dementia Plan Pan Regional Workshop 2026
Government representatives, dementia associations and WHO experts gathered in London to share progress, tackle challenges and strengthen collaboration on developing and implementing effective National Dementia Plans worldwide.
ADI attends the 79th World Health Assembly
Highlights from the 79th World Health Assembly, a round-up of ADI's engagements at the annual gathering at WHO Headquarters, Geneva, Switzerland.
New Alzheimer’s blood tests to detect Alzheimer’s pathology gain European Conformity mark
In May 2026, two blood tests have received a Conformité Européenne (CE) mark for within the European Economic Area (EEA), including Elecsys® pTau217, developed by Roche in collaboration with Eli Lilly, as well as the Lumipulse G pTau 217 Plasma assay by Fujirebio Europe N.V.
People living with dementia and their families need clear guidance when weighing choices of new Alzheimer’s treatments
A commentary in response to the recent Cochrane review of clinical trial data on different anti-amyloid treatments, that states these medicines show ‘no clinically meaningful benefit’ for people with Alzheimer’s.
Highlights from the 37th Global Conference of ADI
The 37th Global Conference of Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI 2026) brought together a truly global collective in Lyon, uniting over 1,500 delegates from more than 90 countries. With 1,133 abstracts submitted and 672 posters presented, the conference showcased the breadth of innovation, research and collaboration shaping the future of dementia…
Americas takes Action in April; From regional declarations to national advocacy
In April, there has been a plethora of activity around dementia and brain health policy, as governments, regional bodies, and civil society strengthen collaboration to address one of the region’s fastest-growing public health challenges.
Launching the Alzheimer’s Disease Atlas at ADI2026 Conference
On 15 April, at the ADI Conference in Lyon, France, ADI shared the Alzheimer’s Disease Atlas, a first-of-its-kind website mapping the global landscape of Alzheimer’s disease.
Strengthening collaboration in Morocco
In February, ADI CEO Paola Barbarino and Head of Membership Laura Aubert visited Morocco for a series of high-level stakeholder and member meetings aimed at expediting progress towards addressing dementia in the country.
Argentina launches National Dementia Plan, Advancing a Broader Policy Agenda
Argentina has officially launched its first National Dementia Plan, a major milestone for the country and the Americas region, following years of persistent advocacy.