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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.
Argentina Takes a Historic Step Toward a National Dementia Plan
On 29 April 2025, ADI Regional Director for the Americas, Diego Aguilar attended the Symposium on Brain Health Promotion: Towards a National Dementia Plan in Buenos Aires, Argentina, during which key political figures, international experts, civil society leaders, and advocates joined the call for the urgent approval of Argentina’s first National Dementia Plan.
European Commission approves first disease-modifying treatment for Alzheimer’s disease in the EU
Lecanemab is the first therapy of its kind approved in the EU that could potentially slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. The use of lecanemab will now be considered by national payers, who will assess the treatment against further nationally determined criteria.
European Commission appeals board unable to reach verdict on lecanemab
This comes as the Appeals board of the European Commission were unable to reach a verdict following the “no opinion” decision of the Standing Committee on Medicinal Products for Human Use and the European Commission. The matter will now be referred the European Commission for a final decision.
ADI staff explore the current landscape of dementia research and innovation
This month, ADI CEO Paola Barbarino and ADI Director of Research and Publications, Wendy Weidner, travelled to the East Coast of the United States to meet with leading researchers, universities, and industry innovators to discuss recent advancements in the research and innovation sphere of dementia care.
ADI driving action in the Americas: Developing dementia care policies in Argentina, Curaçao and Mexico
In March 2025, ADI was involved in a range of engagements across the Latin American region, from high level symposiums in Curaçao and Mexico, to providing strategic input on draft bills in Argentina and the international bloc of Latin American countries MERCOSUR.
ADASA hosts ADI visit: showcasing regional dementia services in South Africa
In March ADI Membership Manager, Gloria Mantineo, travelled to South Africa to visit the country member association ADASA, meeting with CEO, Marlene Freislich and regional leadership teams in South Africa’s three most populous provinces Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and Western Cape; to learn more about their services and gain greater insight into the work being undertaken within the country as well as the African region more broadly.
ADI Member Associations in Asia Pacific host dynamic webinars to share dementia expertise
In March 2025, multiple member associations in the Asia Pacific region, including Australia, India, Japan, New Zealand, Philippines, Thailand and Taiwan conducted and participated in crucial online webinars to drive forward knowledge and expertise, helping to improve the lives of those living with dementia in the region.
ADI in Malta: Discussions around innovation and compassion within dementia care
In late March, ADI CEO Paola Barbarino travelled to St. Paul’s Bay, Malta to give a keynote address to the Empowering Minds: Innovation and Compassion in Dementia Care symposium hosted by the Dementia Care Directorate, Active Ageing and Community Care. This symposium focused on the symbiosis between advocacy and advancement within dementia care and research.