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The World Health Organization Extends Global Action Plan on Dementia to 2031

Stuart Mitchell

194 Member States of World Health Organisation formally adopted an extension to the Global Action Plan on dementia until 2031. As the international federation of Alzheimer and dementia associations around the world; in official relations with the WHO, Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) welcomes the news – but warns that the world is heading towards a global health crisis and must use this time wisely. “The Global Action Plan remains the best tool available to governments to support those living with dementia, their carers, healthcare systems, and the wider society. Mortality…

Teva’s 2024 Healthy Future Report Highlights Sustainability Progress, Including Surpassed Targets Linked to Financial Strategy

Stuart Mitchell

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. have published its 2024 Healthy Future Report, sharing actions to advance its sustainability strategy. Teva achieved or surpassed many of its targets, some ahead of schedule. This includes targets tied to sustainable finance instruments, which directly connect its progress in increasing access to medicines and minimizing environmental impact to the Company’s financial success. Healthy Future is focused on topics most relevant to Teva’s business, supporting the Company in advancing its purpose—we are all in for better health—and enhancing its resilience. Healthy PeopleTeva launched two new access…

Indonesia leads as the first country to adapt the updated ILO code of practice on safety and health in forestry work

Stuart Mitchell

Indonesia officially launched the translated and adapted version of the updated ILO code of practice on safety and health in forestry work. The launch was jointly conducted by the Ministry of Manpower, Ministry of Forestry, Indonesian Forest Concessionaires Association (APHI) and Trade Union Federation KAHUTINDO, with support from the ILO, in Jakarta on 28 April, coinciding with the commemoration of the World Day for Safety and Health at Work. The launch has positioned Indonesia as the first country to formally translate, adapt and integrate the revised code into its national…

Georgia Athletes, Sports Organizations Unite to Pioneer Local Mental Health Movement for Fans

Stuart Mitchell

On the 1 of May, to kick off Mental Health Awareness Month, participating college and professional athletes from eight sports organizations in Georgia appear in new public service advertisements (PSAs) promoting mental health across the state. Created with support from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation and as an extension of the Ad Council’s national “Love, Your Mind” campaign, the series leverages the star power of local sports heroes to show fans how taking care of their minds sets them up to succeed in life. The PSAs, which will appear…

CaringKind Launches Blue Zones Challenge in the Bronx to Promote Healthier Lifestyles and Create Positive Impact in Combating Alzheimer’s and Dementia-Related Disease

Stuart Mitchell

CaringKind, a leading expert on Alzheimer’s and dementia caregiving, recently announced the launch of the Blue Zones Challenge in the Bronx, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at helping people adopt healthier lifestyles to help reduce the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. The Blue Zones Challenge is evidence-based and built on research from Blue Zones, the company known for identifying and researching the “blue zones”, or the regions of the world where people live extraordinarily long and healthy lives with low rates of chronic disease. Starting in April and running through…