Blogs

Older People Prioritised in Serbia for COVID-19 Vaccinations

Natasa Todorovic, Health and Care Program Manager of Red Cross of Serbia, HelpAge global network member, shares her experience of how vaccinations are begin rolled out in Serbia. Red Cross branches are contacting older people and supporting them in rece

Human rights as our guide

On last year's Human Rights Day, I said I wanted to live in a just world where everyone is treated fairly. Little did I know then just how unfairly older people would be treated in the year ahead. The COVID-19...

Older refugee rights must be protected

Older refugees face significant challenges when they are displaced. They can be victims of discrimination; their safety is at risk and they often have to overcome barriers to access the support and assistance they need. These risks can be...

Relief aid a lifeline for flood-affected villages in Myanmar

Myanmar's annual rainy season brought devastating floods to villages in Hpa-An and Bago this year. People were stranded in their homes or forced to flee them. Schools were closed. Harvests were wiped out. Livestock killed. Many people fell ill due...

Retired but not tired, meet Grandma Ddungu, the village nurse

Jajja Cessy Ddungu, 75, is a retired nurse. She is an outgoing, good spirited woman and an example of what retired professionals should emulate. Born and bred in Bugonga village in the outskirts of Entebbe town, Jajja Ddungu is a...

A step closer towards universal health coverage for an ageing world

On 23 September HelpAge attended the High-Level Meeting on Universal Health Coverage (UHC) at the United Nations, New York. UHC is essential for ensuring all people, everywhere, can access quality health and care services with financial protection. At th