The Global Coalition on Aging (GCOA) is deeply saddened to learn of His Holiness Pope Francis’ current battle with pneumonia and complex infection. Our thoughts are with him and the Vatican’s leadership as they navigate this difficult time. His resilience, faith, and commitment to the well-being of others serve as a beacon of hope for…

January 6, 2025, New York, New York, and Vatican City – On November 12, 2024, the Global Coalition on Aging and the Acton Institute brought together a diverse group of thought leaders—including senior clergy, scientists, patient advocates, and private sector innovators—at the Pontifical Academy of Sciences in Vatican City for a critical discussion on antimicrobial…

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc., Evelyn Y. Davis Foundation, Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation, Care.com, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, and The John A. Hartford Foundation Join in Funding Latest Project in Well Beings Health Campaign from Public Media Project Partners on National Engagement Initiative Include Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers, Milken Institute Center for…

The Global Coalition on Aging (GCOA), in partnership with the Japanese Pharmaceutical Manufacturer’s Association (JPMA), and public health leaders call on G7 governments to fund pull incentives and make “fair share” investments in antibiotic innovation to fight the global antimicrobial resistance (AMR) crisis. GCOA, JPMA, and health and government officials from the European Union, Italy, Japan, and United Kingdom recently convened to discuss how G7 countries must respond. GCOA today published a report detailing takeaways from the closed-door meeting, “The Role of G7 Governments in Global Efforts to Encourage Antimicrobial Development Through a Pull Incentive: Challenges and Collaboration.”

The Global AMR Diary to ignite awareness and catalyze action to shape policy and saves lives NEW YORK–The Partnership to Fight Infectious Disease (PFID) and a collective of influential global health leaders, including public and private health organizations today announced the launch of The Global AMR Diary, an online platform created to raise awareness of…