webinar

Neurogenerative diseases are no longer just “bad fate”. New medicinal therapies – which can delay but not cure a major disease such as Alzheimer’s – are soon to become available. There is now robust evidence that 14 risk factors (which can occur across a person's life stages) have a direct influence on the development of this disease. This revised WHO guideline builds on the most recent evidence. Join this webinar on 16 July 2026 get the most important new messages.

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The World Health Organization (WHO) will launch the second edition of the WHO guidelines on risk reduction of cognitive decline and dementia on Thursday, 16 July 2026 at 15:30 CEST. 

This high-level webinar will feature people with lived experience, scientific experts,  and country representatives. 

These updated guidelines – the guidelines’ second edition) – reflect the latest evidence. They provide practical recommendations to help countries, health systems and communities strengthen dementia risk reduction across the life-course. 

The webinar will present the new and updated recommendations and explore practical actions to support brain health. 

The webinar will be held in English with French, Portuguese and Spanish interpretation.