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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.
Dementia given high priority at G20 Health Ministers Meeting
Ahead of the G20 Health Ministers Meeting in Okayama, ADI’s Chief Executive Paola Barbarino and Noriyo Washizu of Alzheimer's Association Japan (AAJ) continue to work on progress made earlier in the year at the Osaka Summit.
ADI interviewed by major Japanese newspaper ahead of G20 meeting
Ahead of the G20 Health Ministers Meeting in Okayama, ADI Chief Executive Paola was interviewed by one of Japan's largest newspaper.
Spanish government launches national plan to tackle dementia
The Spanish Ministry of Health, Consumption and Social Welfare has announced that they have adopted a national dementia plan.
ADI and PAHO launch joint global campaign for World Alzheimer’s Month
Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) launch an Americas-wide campaign around raising awareness of Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia.
World’s largest dementia study reveals two thirds of people still incorrectly think dementia is a normal part of ageing, rather than a medical condition
Results from the world’s largest survey reveals that stigma around dementia is preventing people from seeking the information, advice, support and medical help.
Dementia and healthy ageing given prominent focus at the G20
Dementia was specifically recognised as a global health priority by G20 leaders in the declaration of the Osaka Summit, providing much needed global attention from G20 countries.
Canadian government launches national plan to tackle dementia
The Canadian government has announced their adoption of a national plan on dementia.
A new type of dementia identified?
A paper published in the journal Brain has identified a brain disorder, known as LATE, which appears to mimic the clinical features of Alzheimer’s disease.