EMA recommends marketing authorization for donanemab (Kisunla)
This announcement reverses an earlier recommendation made by the EMA regarding donanemab as a treatment for the treatment of early symptomatic Alzheimer's disease in adults.
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The 78th World Health Assembly agrees to extend the Global Action Plan on the Public Health Response to Dementia
The 78th World Health Assembly has been a whirlwind week for ADI as, after 18-months of advocacy, the World Health Assembly has agreed to extend the Global Action Plan on the Public Health Response to Dementia by 6-years, to 2031.
First educational institution in Europe receives ADI Accreditation
Centre for Applied Dementia Studies at the University of Bradford becomes the first institution in Europe to receive the ADI Accreditation, marking a historic milestone for University of Bradford and ADI
Ten years of the Montevideo Consensus: Navigating poverty and inequality in an ageing region
In November 2023, the ECLAC policy leaders convened in Santiago, Chile, to commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the Montevideo Consensus. Regional Director for the Americas, Diego Aguilar reflects on this meeting, and the importance of funded National Dementia Plans to ensure social protection for the ageing population of the Latin American and Caribbean regions.
ADI continues its global activity and advocacy during the month of October
October signaled another busy month for ADI, with our and board members travelling internationally to capitalize on the growing momentum; from Buenos Aires, Brunei Darussalam, Helsinki, Lausanne, Tbilisi, to The Hague.
National Care Policy for Alzheimer’s and Dementia approved after intervention by ADI and Febraz
ADI and ADI Member, Febraz, participated in a public hearing held by the Human Rights Commission at the Brazilian Federal Senate, to debate public policies for the care of people living with dementia
The government of the Netherlands hosts ‘Defeating dementia’ conference
The resulting declaration includes an essential call for Member States of the WHO to extend the Global Action Plan on dementia to 2035
World Alzheimer’s Month 2023: tangible steps to risk reduction
As World Alzheimer’s Month comes to a close, we reflect on some of the highlights from this year’s campaign
ADI welcomes its newest associations to the Membership Development Programme
Each year, ADI hosts its Alzheimer University for emerging associations, aiming to equip new associations with the skills and knowledge needed to run a successful Alzheimer or dementia association.
ADI attends the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference
The annual event brings together basic scientists, clinical researchers, early career investigators, clinicians and the care research community to discuss the latest developments and innovation in Alzheimer’s and dementia research.