WHO will host a global webinar on 16 July 2026 at 3:30pm CEST to launch the second edition of its guidelines on risk reduction of cognitive decline and dementia. This high-level event will feature people with lived experience, scientific experts, and country representatives.
Dementia is a leading cause of disability and dependency among older adults worldwide, with significant impacts on individuals, families, and health systems. With no widely accessible disease-modifying treatments or cure, prevention and risk reduction across the life course remain the most effective strategies to reduce future incidence.
The updated guidelines reflect the latest scientific evidence and provide comprehensive, practical recommendations to support countries, health systems and communities in integrating dementia risk reduction into policies and programmes.
Join the webinar to learn about the new and updated recommendations and explore practical actions individuals, professionals, and decision-makers can take to support brain health.
The webinar will be in English with French, Portuguese, and Spanish interpretation.
Register here: https://who.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tVdHtox-TOGq93GOG2Djkw
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