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Ethiopia drought impacts on livelihoods, health and a whole way of life

By Dominika Kronsteiner, Posted 12 July 2011 See more by this blogger

I travelled to Borana in Southern Ethiopia with my colleague Ahmed from our Ethiopia office. We were visiting to interview older people about the current situation in the area. We spoke to the Borana Postoral Zone Leader, our partner... Keep reading (3 Comments)
Challenges of dealing with TB in older people

By Prakash Tyagi, Posted 10 July 2011 See more by this blogger

"The intention to screen is the intention to treat." The most important statement of most tuberculosis (TB) control strategies! Of all population groups, the above statement is most relevant to older people. As the TB epidemic grows, the issues... Keep reading
East Africa drought: International community could and should have prevented this crisis

By Alison Rusinow, Posted 08 July 2011 See more by this blogger

Pictures of mothers carrying children arriving at camps in northern Kenya are hitting the airwaves this week. Many have walked for days or weeks to get there, carrying their children and a few possessions. They are exhausted and hungry... Keep reading (1 Comment)
East Africa drought: Older people in Dadaab refugee camp are the untold story

By Amleset Tewodros, Posted 08 July 2011 See more by this blogger

Omer is 67 and used to own businesses in Harar, Ethiopia before he came to Hagadera camp in 2006. He now lives here in a makeshift shelter made of shrubs and sticks with a plastic sheet roof. He is... Keep reading
Partners for better health in Haiti

By Claudel Victor, Posted 01 July 2011 See more by this blogger

Older people in Haiti now have better access to health care and medical treatment thanks to an agreement signed between HelpAge and three public health centres to provide free services. "This is my first visit here and I was... Keep reading