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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.
New Alzheimer’s disease data platform launched
A new data platform AD Workbench was launched by the Alzheimer’s Disease Data Initiative (ADDI).
Souvenaid results offer hope for those with early Alzheimer’s disease, including Mild Cognitive Impairment
Promising results from a clinical trial have been published in the peer-reviewed journal of the Alzheimer’s Association.
Evidence considered at FDA Advisory Committee for potential first new Alzheimer’s disease treatment in decades
The US Food and Drug Administration has reviewed clinical trial data for Biogen’s drug aducanumab, which aims to treat cognitive and functional decline in Alzheimer’s disease.
ADI, Global Coalition on Aging and Lien Foundation launch new Dementia Innovation Readiness Index
‘Dementia Innovation Readiness Index 2020: 30 Global Cities’ calls strongly for cities to fulfil their commitments under the WHO’s Global action plan on dementia to engage fully with their national dementia plans.
World Alzheimer Report 2020: Design, Dignity, Dementia: Dementia-related design and the built environment
Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) launches the world’s most comprehensive report on dementia-related design and the built environment.
COVID-19 deaths disproportionately affecting people with dementia
At the beginning of World Alzheimer's Month, ADI highlights evidence that the COVID-19 pandemic is leading to extremely high death rates amongst people with dementia globally.
China adopts a national dementia plan
A national dementia plan for China has been officially launched as a part of China’s Action Plan for Healthy China 2030.
Are health systems ready for new Alzheimer’s diagnostics and treatments?
Two new reports highlight the challenges faced by health systems in the United States and five European countries to ensure preparedness for potentially imminent Alzheimer’s biomarker and treatment breakthroughs.