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<p>A number of key meetings and telephone calls have taken place between Departmental
officials and colleagues in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
One of which was a key meeting to discuss their support to the World Dementia Council.</p><p>
</p><p>To maintain momentum following the G8 Summit, a dementia side event was held
during the World Health Assembly (the decision body of World Health Organization (WHO)),
in Geneva in May 2014. The Secretary of State for Health (Mr Jeremy Hunt) launched
the Global Dementia and Alzheimer's Action Alliance. This will be the first global
body to bring together government, the health and care sector, charities, the voluntary
sector and wider civil society.</p><p> </p><p>Dr Dennis Gillings CBE, the World Dementia
Envoy, and Departmental officials met Margaret Chan, Director General of the WHO on
5 June 2014. Discussion took place in relation to supporting the World Dementia Council
in an advisory capacity and the G8 Declaration. Dr Chan welcomed the great efforts
and leadership of the United Kingdom Government and the envoy. Dr Chan agreed to collaborate
with the envoy and the UK on a joint work programme. There was also positive discussion
in relation to WHO supporting further meetings and hosting platforms.</p><p> </p><p>No
meetings have taken place with the European Commission as yet, but plans are underway
for this to happen in July 2014.</p><p> </p>
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