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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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World Economic Forum: Ageing on the agenda
By Richard Blewitt, Posted 28 January 2013 See more by this blogger
Last week, I was at the World Economic Forum. It was a productive few days, with lots of interesting discussions happening. Here are just some of the points I have taken from my time in Davos. On economics, politics... Keep reading
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China's amended law and what it means for older people
By Du Peng, Posted 10 January 2013 See more by this blogger
The Washington Post has recently reported on a new law in China which requires children to visit their older parents, lest they want to be sued. The article states: "A rapidly developing China is facing increasing difficulty in caring... Keep reading (1 Comment)
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Health and malnutrition in Chad
By Pascale Fritsch, Posted 09 January 2013 See more by this blogger
The Haraze Albiar district is in the Western part of Chad, not far from the capital N'Djamena. It is a very rural area, with a lot of small villages scattered everywhere, sometimes with no proper road to access them,... Keep reading
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Sustainable community development in Myanmar
By Jessie George, Posted 03 January 2013 See more by this blogger
On the road to Mandalay, the HelpAge International Myanmar team and I recently took a detour to visit the older people's self-help group at Baw Gone village in Pyin Oo Lwin Township. Since moving to Myanmar in July 2012,... Keep reading
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