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African First Ladies Summit: The link between HIV and AIDS and cervical cancer
By Amleset Tewodros, Posted 09 July 2013 See more by this blogger
I was privileged to be at a summit of African First Ladies that was organised by the George W. Bush Institute in Dar es Salaam on 2-3 July. The theme of the event was "Investing in Women; Strengthening Africa".... Keep reading (2 Comments)
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IAGG conference: Adding life to years through good health
By Amleset Tewodros, Posted 01 July 2013 See more by this blogger
I have just returned from the 20th IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics in Seoul, Korea. Of the many inspiring speeches and presentations from renowned academics, researchers and experts on ageing delivered at the IAGG, I would like... Keep reading (1 Comment)
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Preventing and controlling non-communicable diseases among older people in Tanzania
By Amleset Tewodros, Posted 13 June 2013 See more by this blogger
Pfizer Inc. and HelpAge International in Tanzania held an event last week to launch a programme which will prevent and control non-communicable diseases (for example diabetes and hypertension) among older people in Tanzania. Non-communicable diseases or NCDs are a... Keep reading
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International Women’s Day: Stop this silence on violence against older women
By Eppu Mikkonen-Jeanneret, Posted 07 March 2013 See more by this blogger
After inequity earlier in life because they are female, the majority of women in poorer countries suffer prejudice again once they become older - a double burden of discrimination. In many societies, being widowed or single, either through divorce... Keep reading
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Magu: The “yes we can” district
By Amleset Tewodros, Posted 01 February 2013 See more by this blogger
‘'When we go to health facilities, we're not treated well and we queue for hours. Even though the Government has a mandate to provide free healthcare, we don't have ID cards to access it and health workers' still have... Keep reading (2 Comments)
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