The Research Institute of Smart Ageing (RISA), in collaboration with the School of Nursing, hosted the Healthy Ageing Conference 2025 from 29 to 30 May. With the theme of “Progressing the Healthy Ageing Agenda: Translating and Implementing Healthy Ageing Programmes and Initiatives in Our Communities”, the Conference aimed to promote healthy ageing efforts in the Western Pacific region and beyond.
The Conference brought together over 200 experts from 15 countries and regions. It addressed a variety of topics related to healthy ageing, including health policies for the elderly, technological innovations, and the latest developments in community care. Key areas of focus were geriatric medicine, mental health and smart ageing technologies, highlighting the latest research findings and practical examples of ageing studies from the Western Pacific region.
Since 2007, the School of Nursing has been designated by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a WHO Collaborating Centre for Community Health Services. In 2023, the School was redesignated by WHO, with a focus on key indicators related to ageing and health. It is dedicated to promoting and implementing the WHO’s Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) guidelines, while also providing a platform for interdisciplinary collaboration to foster initiatives in healthy ageing.
