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HIV and AIDS response marginalises older people

By Denebo Dekeba, Posted 19 December 2011 See more by this blogger

This blog was written by Denebo Dekeba, Programme Officer at HelpAge affiliate, Ethiopian Elders and Pensioners National Association. This month, Ethiopia hosted the International Conference on AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) in Africa (ICASA) for the first time.... Keep reading
HelpAge Affiliates in Tanzania awarded

By Anders Hylander, Posted 14 December 2011 See more by this blogger

"This is a big success for all of us: SAWAKA, HelpAge International and all other organisations working with and for older people. We are happy other people have acknowledged that.'' Livingstone Byekwaso, Programme Coordinator, Saidia Wazee Karagwe (SAWAKA). Two... Keep reading (2 Comments)
HelpAge marks World AIDS Day: HIV and ageing in Africa

By Rachel Albone, Posted 09 December 2011 See more by this blogger

Last week, HelpAge’s ICASA pre-conference on HIV and ageing in Africa took place. The conference has been in the planning for many months and we are pleased to report it was a great success! The first day started with... Keep reading (1 Comment)
HelpAge celebrates World AIDS Day in Kenya

By Hleziwe Hara, Posted 03 December 2011 See more by this blogger

This year we marked World AIDS Day by visiting a group called "Positive Living" who are based in Misyani in the eastern province of Kenya. The group was created in 2008 and is made up of about 35 members... Keep reading (2 Comments)
World AIDS Day: The HIV epidemic is ageing and we must all respond

By Rachel Albone, Posted 25 November 2011 See more by this blogger

Thursday 1 December is World AIDS Day and this year the HIV community has much to celebrate. We have seen declines in new infections; new and ambitious commitments and targets for the HIV response set by world leaders at... Keep reading