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Human rights are the rights of all!
By Špela Breceljnik, Posted 03 May 2013 See more by this blogger
On a cold and windy Madrid day, we gathered at the Ministry of Social Services to discuss the importance and necessity of implementing a new UN convention on the rights of older people. Attendees came from various countries and... Keep reading (1 Comment)
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Age Demands Action on Health in Serbia
By Natasa Todorovic, Posted 25 April 2013 See more by this blogger
We marked World Health Day in Serbia by using the slogan “Are you under pressure? Arterial hypertension; from prevention to rehabilitation“. Serbia is part of a group of countries where the risk of hypertension is above the European average.... Keep reading
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Age Demands Action on Health in Moldova: Controlling high blood pressure
By Dina Sava, Posted 17 April 2013 See more by this blogger
This year, HelpAge International in Moldova held our Age Demands Action on Health campaign with the Ministry of Health across two towns and seven villages. Our events were called "Keeping blood pressure under control" to fit with the theme... Keep reading
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Age Demands Action on Health in Bangladesh
By Mr Shahabuddin, Posted 11 April 2013 See more by this blogger
As a president of the National Federation of Older People's Associations in Bangladesh, I see that many older people do not know about their rights. When I meet older people in communities, I realise that we need to raise... Keep reading
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World Health Day: Half of over 50s have high blood pressure but most don't know it
By Rose Lowe, Posted 20 March 2013 See more by this blogger
This World Health Day (7 April) is an important day in the Age Demands Action (ADA) calendar, as it is one of the few days of the year where health is at the top of the international agenda. On... Keep reading
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