69th World Health Assembly adopted the Global Strategy and Action Plan
The 69th World Health Assembly convened on 28th May 2016, and adopted the Global Strategy and Action Plan, along with a World Health Resolution that strengthens commitment and mandates. http://apps.who.int/gb/ebwha/pdf_files/WHA69/A69_ACONF8-en.pdf.
Debate on the Strategy was extensive, with over 40 Member States taking the floor, and 10 NGOs, and all speaking strongly in support of the Strategy and the related resolution, which clearly maps the expectations of WHO, our Member States and Partners for moving forward. Information on the strategy consultation process and the document in six languages can be accessed here: http://www.who.int/ageing/consultation/en/.
Overview of Adopted Strategy and Action Plan on Ageing and Health 2016-2020
VISION
A world in which everyone can live a long and healthy life
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
- Commitment to action on Healthy Ageing in every country
- Developing age-friendly environments
- Aligning health systems to the needs of older populations
- Developing sustainable and equitable systems for providing long-term care (home, communities and institutions)
- Improving measurement, monitoring and research on Healthy Ageing
PLAN OF ACTION 2016–2020
GOALS
- Five years of evidence-based action to maximize functional ability that reaches every person.
- By 2020, establish evidence and partnerships necessary to support a Decade of Healthy Ageing from 2020 to 2030.
