Meeting Challenge Of Ageing Population
Summary
Ageing populations are putting pressure on health care, social protection and community support systems, especially in low- and middle-income countries. In Nepal, organizations such as NEPAN and Ageing Nepal are working on research, training and advocacy to improve services and rights for senior citizens.
Key Points
- Ageing populations are becoming a major development challenge that affects health, shelter, income and social participation.
- Senior citizens often face barriers to services such as poor transport, limited information, weak family support and discrimination.
- Nepal Participatory Action Network and Ageing Nepal are promoting research, training and advocacy on age-friendly health services and senior citizens’ rights.
- The article calls for more inclusive, gender-sensitive policies and stronger local government and civil society support for older people.
