Kenya
A vaccination drive against COVID-19 which prioritises older people has been implemented in Kenya, despite the vaccine hesitancy being high amongst older women and men. Misconceptions play a pivotal role in shaping health behaviours, including vaccination uptake.…
Kenya
With COVID-19 cases increasing and despite easing containment measures, many Kenyans, particularly older people living in Nairobi, remain at serious risk due to loss livelihoods and an inability to meet their basic needs. Therefore, HelpAge International…
Kenya
Nairobi, Wednesday April 15: The Kenyan Government must urgently pay out emergency funds promised to older people to help them through the COVID-19 lockdown, says HelpAge International Kenya today. With an imminent total lock down, thousands of…
Kenya
Lodwar/Nairobi April 19, 2017: HelpAge International has began providing assistance to vulnerable older people and their families most affected by the devastating drought in Kenya’s Turkana County. Described as the worst in decades, assessments by HelpAge and…
Kenya
HelpAge International is working in partnership with Help the Aged (UK), HelpAge Kenya and the Kenya Red Cross Society to alleviate the plight of older people caught up in post-election violence in Kenya. We have already distributed appropriate food to many…