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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
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
HIV statistics and targets exclude older people – putting millions of people at risk.

By Rachel Albone, Posted 06 June 2011 See more by this blogger

Five years ago, the international community working in HIV and AIDS set a target of "universal access to comprehensive prevention programmes, treatment, care and support". This week that community is meeting again, at the UN High Level Meeting, to... Keep reading (12 Comments)
30 years of HIV and AIDS epidemic: Older people in Africa reflect how times have changed

By Rachel Albone, Posted 01 June 2011 See more by this blogger

The first case of AIDS was diagnosed 30 years ago, on 5 June, 1981. In the lead-up to the UN High Level Meeting (HLM) on HIV on 8 June, we spoke with older carers and health workers in Africa... Keep reading
"Food price crisis” means “no food again today” for many older Ethiopians

By Alison Rusinow, Posted 01 June 2011 See more by this blogger

The global food price crisis: It's rightfully making headlines in the international media, causing grave concerns amongst international donors and humanitarian agencies world-wide and even focusing the attention of leaders at the G8 summit. But what does it mean... Keep reading (5 Comments)