Blue Medics champions healthy ageing at Akuapem North older persons commemoration

Members of Health and Policy Advocacy Group, Blue Medics in a pose with Akuapem North MP, Samuel Awuku The MP said the programme provided an opportunity for his office to support older persons with medical care, talks, wheelchairs and other basic needs while encouraging society to give them the respect, courtesy, love and affection they deserve.

Health and policy advocacy group Blue Medics has highlighted the need for greater attention to healthy ageing as part of efforts to ensure that older persons live longer, healthier and more dignified lives.

The collaboration between the MP’s office, the Centre for Ageing Studies and Blue Medics brought together social support, ageing research and healthcare as part of the local observance of the International Day of Older Persons.