"When science, public health policy and community engagement work together, meaningful change is possible."
- Professor Maria Soto on behalf of Professor Bruno Vellas.
Professor Bruno Vellas is a prominent figure in healthy ageing, serving as President of the HealthAge University Hospital Institute and Chair of the Gérontopôle at Toulouse University Hospital,
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He has shown impressive leadership and commitment to improving care for older adults, particularly through the integration of the WHO's Integrated Care for Older People framework into national policies, benefiting over 107 700 older individuals.
Professor Vellas emphasizes community engagement and has authored over 850 peer-reviewed publications, impacting prevention-focused healthy ageing strategies.
His initiatives include inclusion strategies for marginalized older populations and the use of digital education tools in over 40 countries, training nearly 17 000 health and care workers.
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