SocietyReporter’s Diary: How to care for Kenya’s elderly?
At 96, Ephraim Matindi Hinga embodies both the dignity and vulnerability of ageing in Kenya. Many older people rely on family support, while workers in informal employment may lack pensions; government cash assistance can also be quickly absorbed by healthcare costs. A growing older population will place greater demands on healthcare, families and social protection.
Reporter’s Diary: How to care for Kenya’s elderly?
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