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Chronic illness - getting older people on the agenda

By Mark Gorman, Posted 09 May 2011 See more by this blogger

It should be a no-brainer. When the UN convened a summit on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) to take place in New York this September, ageing and older people should have been high on the agenda. No reference to older people... Keep reading (2 Comments)
Your opinion counts! Tell us how we're doing

By Jane Scobie, Posted 07 April 2011 See more by this blogger

Two years ago, we asked you for your views on our publications, newsletters, blogs and social media. We then used your comments to give you what you wanted: Specific facts, figures and maps on all the regions (and countries)... Keep reading (1 Comment)
Japan earthquake: Why older people could be the hardest hit

By Richard Blewitt, Posted 14 March 2011 See more by this blogger

Since Friday, terrifying images of the tsunami devastating eastern Japan have rolled out on news channels all over the world. Reporters are desperate for information and angles but one new story is clearly emerging - how Japan's large population... Keep reading
Pakistan flood victims struggle to eat - as global food report says prices may double

By Rosaleen Cunningham, Posted 29 January 2011 See more by this blogger

Two weeks ago, the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) announced that global food prices were at their highest level on record. Then a few days ago, a major UK government report on the global food system, the Global... Keep reading (1 Comment)
Blog Action Day 2010: Stagnant water but active minds

By Erna Mentesnot Hintz, Posted 14 October 2010 See more by this blogger

Over 29 million readers and 3,000 blogs in 129 countries are all talking about one issue today: Water. For this year's Blog Action Day, the question is clear: Why do almost a billion people have no access to clean,... Keep reading