Many countries in Asia are facing COVID-19 resurgence. As adults of any age with underlying medical conditions are at increased risk for severe illness from the virus that causes COVID-19, here're actions to take to stay healthy during the pandemic cdc.gov/.../people-wit…

The threat of #COVID19 is as great as ever. It is vital older people in Myanmar take the proper precautions to protect themselves from infection. 📺 Watch and share our video today on how to stay safe and healthy. youtube.com/watch?v=W2f-4G…

Older people with underlying health conditions in Myanmar are longing for the freedom and safety the #COVID19 vaccine will bring them. mmtimes.com/news/covid-19-…

Save the date - 4 February, 3:00PM GMT+7 Join the webinar “Intergenerational action on climate change: Taking action to save ourselves, our grandchildren and our planet”, co-hosted by Asian Development Bank UN Climate Change UN Environment Programme Asia Pacific United Nations ESCAP and HelpAge International Register zoom.us/webinar/regist…

People over 65, alongside health workers, will be the first to receive the #COVID19 vaccine in Myanmar, the Department of Public Health has confirmed. This is an important step to protecting those most at risk from the virus. mmtimes.com/news/medical-s…

Getting out of the house to exercise can be difficult when you are trying to avoid catching and spreading #COVID19.🏊🏃🚴 But we have 6⃣ easy exercises to help you stay physically healthy at home, and all you need is a chair. 🪑

Let's get the basics right, rather than continue to operate on shaky ground. 🌳 Here's how! helpage.org/UNconvention #ItsAboutRights #UNconvention

Older people in Myanmar and around the world say #COVID19 age-based restrictions have harmed their wellbeing and limited their rights. This is not okay. Find out more 👇helpage.org/Unequal_Treatm… #ItsAboutRights

What does it take to trigger legal and social changes, along with better access to services? helpage.org/UNconvention #ItsAboutRights #UNconvention

As we rebuild our services post #COVID19, let's make sure they are right for a world in which we live longer! Find out how 👇 helpage.org/UNconvention #ItsAboutRights #UNconvention

We all want to do the right thing, but sometimes we need a guide to help us make the right decisions. Try ours 👇 helpage.org/UNconvention #ItsAboutRights #UNconvention

Naw Daisy attended training sessions on NCD prevention provided by HelpAge International Myanmar. She shared with us how knowledge on NCD screening is important for her and others in her community. Read more at buff.ly/3Tt5xxS #WorldDiabetesDay #EducationToProtect #WDD2022 #Diabetes

No #UNConvention = #olderpeople are invisible & their rights are violated every day. It’s time to step up, show up & speak up #OEWG13! #AgeWithRights

Did you know #UNConvention would help end social exclusion for #olderpeople – giving them equal access to resources & services? Read all about it here: bit.ly/3Lx0vA5 Come on #OEWG13 – do your job! #AgeWithRights

U Saw is the president of Township Network Committee which provides support to community groups led by the elderly.They support livelihoods, health, and well-being of vulnerable elderly through provision of low-interest loans,emergency grants, and basic health screening services.

Although health is a basic human right,majority of older people in Myanmar still face barriers to accessing vital healthcare services. In order to reduce these barriers, we are working together with health volunteers to bring basic health services closer to the community members.

The coup has inflicted all kinds of suffering on older people, ranging from fiery deaths in burning villages to grieving for sons and daughters killed in battle and living precariously without financial support. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar frontiermyanmar.net/en/grief-anxie…

We are hiring for various positions for a project to provide humanitarian aid to ppl affected by conflicts & vulnerable groups in camp communities. Project Coordinator bit.ly/3o6FfI2, Project Officer bit.ly/3M6ss0e Field Facilitators bit.ly/3WaEIkU