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Between Life and Death Lies an Ambulance: The Urgent Need for Elderly Care in Burundi

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Every day in Burundi, elderly mothers and fathers face life-threatening medical emergencies—strokes, heart attacks, complications from diabetes, respiratory illnesses, or untreated injuries. Yet, for many, the greatest challenge is not the illness itself, but the lack of transport to reach a hospital or health facility in time. In a country where poverty is widespread and […]

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From Isolation to Inclusion: Empowering Burundi’s Disabled Elderly

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In Burundi, one of East Africa’s poorest countries, aging comes with unique challenges. Among the most pressing is disability and loss of mobility, which strips elderly citizens of their independence, dignity, and ability to participate fully in community life. For many seniors, something as simple as moving around their home or reaching a health facility

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