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Mala Kapur Shankardass

National data from some countries indicates and it could be in most of them that people with disabilities are four times more likely to be treated badly in the healthcare system.

Make future accessible for disabled, leave no one behind

It has not achieved much in terms of providing enabling environments across sections of populations with various forms of disabilities.

02 Dec 2019 1:35 AM

Empowering older people along with young is an achievable goal.

Young are the new elite, identify and fight ageism

Studies indicate that, from 2015 to 2030, the number of people aged 60 and above would rise from 901 million to 1.4 billion.

30 Sep 2019 1:24 AM

Many countries prompted by World Health Organisation have recently adopted the Global action plan, 2017-2025, on the public health response to dementia.

Resist the stigma of dementia, let elderly live well if they can

The global campaign this year is to talk about dementia which is necessary to erase the stigma attached to it and spread awareness about its symptoms.

18 Sep 2019 1:16 AM

The government must address the high costs of older adults’ medical and long-term care needs (Photo: AFP)

Policymakers need to prepare to cater for an ageing citizenry

Population ageing in India poses major challenges in the interconnected areas of health, gender and income security

11 Jul 2019 6:55 AM

We need to celebrate age and remove the inequalities that work against older people. (Photo: AP/AJIT SOLANKI)

India must take up meaningful initiatives to tackle elder abuse

India does not have any specific elder abuse laws or a national government policy framework related to elder abuse.

13 Jun 2019 1:42 AM

Uprooted trees and an overturned autorickshaw lie by the roadside in Puri a day after the cyclone (Photo: AP)

Rehabilitation after Cyclone Fani: Leave no one behind

The poor in both rural and urban areas need special attention for relief work whether by the government or civil society members.

15 May 2019 12:23 AM

Age, income, education and other differentials are frequently ignored during planning of healthcare.

Why universal health coverage is universally, and urgently, essential

Many nations including India realise that often their citizens have to choose between spending on healthcare and meeting their daily living expenses.

04 Apr 2019 1:12 AM

Attaining gender balance will require encouraging women’s leadership, political participation, holding leading positions in business, the private sector and government offices.

Let us take a pledge to make the world a better, fairer, safer place for women

An important task in empowering women is to elevate their voices at home, at the workplace and beyond.

08 Mar 2019 12:15 AM

It is observed throughout the world that social exclusion of older persons is common and it impacts their access to basic human rights.

Equality, justice & dignity: Let older people enjoy their rights

Older people need to be integrated in society for them to enjoy their quality of life and dignity.

10 Dec 2018 5:57 AM

The basic problem or rather the biggest impediment to providing appropriate mental healthcare services and provisions in the country is due to inadequate allocation of funds for mental healthcare facilities.

It’s time to invest in mental health issues

October is observed as the month to raise awareness on mental health issues across the world.

17 Oct 2018 1:34 AM

Many issues related to ensuring rights of older persons can be put in place if there is a dedicated international protection regime.

Let’s ensure citizens’ right to grow old with dignity

Older people must demand legislations and laws, which protect their rights, stop age discrimination and ageism.

28 Sep 2018 6:16 AM

The challenge is to bring awareness that dementia is not a normal part of ageing, and if and when individuals and families are affected by it, there are ways to deal and cope with it provided guidance and support is sought from those experienced in dealing with it.

Let’s challenge the stigma surrounding Alzheimer’s

Dementia should not be ignored, especially by family members, as it can have effects which can become unmanageable if help is not sought.

17 Sep 2018 12:29 AM

An elderly woman is rescued in a cooking utensil after her home was flooded in Thrissur, Kerala, on August 16, 2018. (Photo: PTI)

Building Kerala after floods: Don’t leave behind the old and vulnerable

There is need to better understand older people's lives and strengthen the protection and support for them.

31 Aug 2018 12:19 AM

In India, the NHRC submission at the 9th session in New York stated that older people due to failing health, economic insecurity, isolation, abuse, neglect, lack of preparedness for old age do not enjoy the right to autonomy and independence.

Striving for autonomy and independence of the elderly: A human rights viewpoint

In turn, independence is the ability to perform actions of daily living and participate in society in accordance with one’s will.

31 Jul 2018 12:36 AM

There is very little information available to older people that safeguards them and informs them about provisions in the country which can equip them to deal with their lives.

Let’s build strong support for elders and stop elder abuse

Institutional care provisions for older people must also deliver quality care and stop abuse and neglect.

14 Jun 2018 2:04 AM

Rape survivors express the need for sensitivity, compassion, being treated with dignity and respect along with quick punishment for the perpetrator which may be brings repentance.

Death penalty for culprits in rape cases not a solution

If and when crime takes place the conviction rate should go up and the current pendency of cases in the courts should be brought down.

07 May 2018 11:38 PM

The choice for policy and programme is only the people’s health and well-being, and that makes UHC feasible.

Universal health coverage is the way forward for a healthy nation

The government at the Centre with an eye on the upcoming 2019 general election has announced through UHC a massive expansion of healthcare facilities.

06 Apr 2018 6:42 AM