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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
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East Africa crisis: Staying positive during hard times in Borena
By Erna Mentesnot Hintz, Posted 19 April 2012 See more by this blogger
The year began with a devastating drought for the pastoralists and farmers of the Borena zone. Thousands of families lost their livestock and their crops, and were left with deteriorating livelihoods. November 2011 brought about the much longed for... Keep reading
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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
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World Water Day: Older people's contributions can make a difference
By Prakash Tyagi, Posted 21 March 2012 See more by this blogger
The 6th World Water Forum concluded recently in Marseille, France and generated a great deal of interest among policy makers, governments, development agencies and civil society. However, older people's concerns about current water crises, how they are affected and... Keep reading
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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)
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