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Cabo Verde invests in improving the quality of care for the elderly

Cabo Verde invests in improving the quality of care for the elderly

Ana Rita's life has improved since she started attending regular…
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The proportion of people over the age of 65 in Rodrigues climbed from 7.5% to 9.1% between 2011 and 2021.

Rodrigues receives training on integrated care for older people

Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE), a comprehensive approach to…
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Launching of the Mauritius National Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) Strategic and Action Plan 2022-2026 on 23 March 2023 at Cote d'Or Sports Complex

Mauritius launched the first National Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) Strategic and Action Plan to ensure healthy ageing

Port Louis.  The National Integrated Care for Older…
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Ensuring a policy framework for healthy ageing in Namibia

The Ministry of Health and Social Services with support from WHO held…
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Combat Ageism in Africa

WHO AFRO and HelpAge International partnering to combat ageism in the African Region

Healthy ageing is the process of developing and maintaining the…
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International Day of Older Persons 2016

1 October 2016 - Take a Stand Against Ageism The International…
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Discrimination and negative attitudes about ageing are bad for your health

29 SEPTEMBER 2016 | GENEVA - New analysis by WHO shows that…
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