Respiratory infections like influenza, RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), and now COVID-19, among others, place a substantial and growing burden on health systems. Among these three infections—responsible for the so called “tripledemic”—RSV is the least recognized. There is low awareness of RSV among healthcare professionals and the general public and little understanding of the disease burden…

The IQVIA Institute for Human Data Science released a new report at the 2023 Silver Economy Forum, Trends in Global Adult Vaccination: A View from Five Global Cities. The report, which was created in collaboration with GCOA and funded by GSK, explores the role of social and structural determinants of health in adult vaccine access…

A July 2023 report from GSK, in collaboration with the IQVIA Institute for Human Data Science and the Global Coalition on Aging (GCOA) examined the impact of the COVID pandemic on the uptake of adult vaccination around the world. The report estimated approximately 100 million fewer doses of some adult vaccines (excluding Covid-19 vaccines) were…

The discussion, which brought together both Chinese and global experts, explored lessons learned from Beijing’s leadership and the changed landscape from Covid-19 vaccination and provided insights for a report on critical policy steps Beijing can take, what other Chinese cities can learn, and for application at the national level to enable healthier and more active…

GCOA’s Digital Health Working Group (DHWG) brings together members from across sectors to share ideas, initiatives, best practices, and policies related to digital health technologies. The goal of the DHWG is to  advance the application of digital technologies to support healthier aging for more people around the globe. Watch the video below to learn more…