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World Congress on Public Health: A great opportunity for Age Demands Action on Health in Ethiopia

By Erna Mentesnot Hintz, Posted 08 May 2012 See more by this blogger

As part of Age Demands Action on Health, HelpAge participated in the 13th World Congress on Public Health held in Addis Ababa on 23-27 April 2012. The event brought together 3,000 health practitioners, experts and organisations from around the... Keep reading
Campaigning for healthcare for older people in Ethiopia

By Tilahun Abebe, Posted 11 April 2012 See more by this blogger

When older people visit health clinics many say that the doctors do not really listen to them. For me it is different, they pay attention when I speak because I have a background in public health. I can challenge... Keep reading (1 Comment)
Climbing Kilimanjaro for older people in Ethiopia

By Alison Rusinow, Posted 10 February 2012 See more by this blogger

I did it!! Thanks to those who have already donated so much and please keep on giving for older people in Ethiopia! It was an amazing experience. The first six days were incredibly beautiful, with changing landscapes and vegitation.... Keep reading (4 Comments)
East Africa crisis: Six months on

By Gacheru Maina, Posted 25 January 2012 See more by this blogger

In July and September 2011, I took part in documenting the impact of the drought in the Horn of Africa in Ethiopia and Kenya. It was an eye-opening experience, seeing how climatic conditions, coupled with poor planning by governments... Keep reading
HIV and AIDS response marginalises older people

By Denebo Dekeba, Posted 19 December 2011 See more by this blogger

This blog was written by Denebo Dekeba, Programme Officer at HelpAge affiliate, Ethiopian Elders and Pensioners National Association. This month, Ethiopia hosted the International Conference on AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) in Africa (ICASA) for the first time.... Keep reading