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Discussion on Health Services and Support for Elderly in Tanzania

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  • The Tanzania Men's Elderly Association is set to hold its first meeting in Dodoma on August 29, 2023, to discuss challenges faced by elderly men, including care, health, and welfare.
  • The meeting will involve 200 delegates from mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar and will be opened by Vice President Dr. Emmanuel Nchimbi.
  • Chairman Peter Mavunde stated that the meeting will provide an opportunity for elderly men to discuss relevant issues and strategize on their active participation in community development.
  • The agenda includes discussions on access to health services and the challenges some elderly face in receiving care due to their children's inability to support them.
  • Mavunde expressed gratitude to President Samia Suluhu Hassan for her efforts to protect and enhance the welfare of the elderly in the country, emphasizing the need for supportive policies and laws.

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