The National Policy for Older Persons (NPOP) 1999 India Sailesh Mishra
The Indian government after many years of debate finally declared the National Policy of the Older Persons in January 1999, the International Year of the Older Persons. The policy highlights the rising elderly population and an urgent need to understand and deal with the medical, psychological and socio-economic problems faced by the elderly. However what the policy did emphasize was on the dominant role the non governmental organizations should play to assist the government in bringing forth a society where the needs and the priorities of the elderly are taken into account. It recognized the Older Persons as a Resource of the Country.
Legal and policy frameworks for Universal Healthcare Coverage in KenyaMaurice Oduor
This slides looks at the legal and policy bases for universal healthcare coverage in Kenya. It considers the manner in which the law and policy supports or hinders the attainment of UHC in Kenya.
India Senior Citizens' guide Helpage India 2016Sailesh Mishra
Senior Citizens Guide - REVISED EDITION 2016, Complied and Published by Policy Research and Development Department - HelpAge India.
Awareness is the first step for concerted effort for advocacy. The Senior Citizens’ Guide and other such publications of HelpAge India are an effort to create awareness among older persons and other stake holders. We hope that the updated version will prove useful to the readers.
Aging is a natural process, which leads to weakening of the body and the mind. The productivity and the working ability also decreases of a person. It is the duty of the state as well as the family of a person to take care of him in his old age. However, due to rampant illiteracy and lack of awareness, many senior citizens are not aware of their rights. This presentation seeks to discuss the rights and facilities available to the elderly and international conventions regarding senior citizens.
The National Policy for Older Persons (NPOP) 1999 India Sailesh Mishra
The Indian government after many years of debate finally declared the National Policy of the Older Persons in January 1999, the International Year of the Older Persons. The policy highlights the rising elderly population and an urgent need to understand and deal with the medical, psychological and socio-economic problems faced by the elderly. However what the policy did emphasize was on the dominant role the non governmental organizations should play to assist the government in bringing forth a society where the needs and the priorities of the elderly are taken into account. It recognized the Older Persons as a Resource of the Country.
Legal and policy frameworks for Universal Healthcare Coverage in KenyaMaurice Oduor
This slides looks at the legal and policy bases for universal healthcare coverage in Kenya. It considers the manner in which the law and policy supports or hinders the attainment of UHC in Kenya.
India Senior Citizens' guide Helpage India 2016Sailesh Mishra
Senior Citizens Guide - REVISED EDITION 2016, Complied and Published by Policy Research and Development Department - HelpAge India.
Awareness is the first step for concerted effort for advocacy. The Senior Citizens’ Guide and other such publications of HelpAge India are an effort to create awareness among older persons and other stake holders. We hope that the updated version will prove useful to the readers.
Aging is a natural process, which leads to weakening of the body and the mind. The productivity and the working ability also decreases of a person. It is the duty of the state as well as the family of a person to take care of him in his old age. However, due to rampant illiteracy and lack of awareness, many senior citizens are not aware of their rights. This presentation seeks to discuss the rights and facilities available to the elderly and international conventions regarding senior citizens.
Universal Healthcare in the context of the Right to Healthhealthactivist.ph
Basic orientation on the Right to Health, issues and challenges in the present healthcare system in the Philippines and the Healthcare system we want (framework)
Remarkable progress is being made on HIV treatment. Ahead of World AIDS Day, UNAIDS has launched a new report showing that access to treatment has risen significantly.
This project reflects attitude towards aged people in our society especially in India. Based on few reports it tends to bring in light often ignored form of violence and abuse.
This is the plenary presentation of Sai Jyothirmai Racherla of ARROW, which took place as part of Seventh session of 10th Asia Pacific Conference on Reproductive and Sexual Health and Rights (APCRSHR10) Virtual, on 14th September 2020, on the theme of "Population ageing and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) in Asia and the Pacific".
CHAIR: Sono Aibe
PLENARY SPEAKERS
* Caitlin Littleton, Regional Programme Adviser, HelpAge International, Asia Pacific | "Sexual health of older people: an overview"
* Sai Jyothirmai Racherla, Deputy Executive Director, ARROW | "Reclaiming and Redefining Rights -Older Women's Health and Well-Being in Asia and the Pacific Region at ICPD+25"
* Krishna Gautam, founder and Chair of Ageing Nepal | "Not Leaving Older Adults Behind in the process of achieving SDG-2030"
A B S T R A C T P R E S E N T A T I O N S
* Dr Tey Nai Peng | Understanding the Sexual Behaviour of Older Men and Women in Malaysia
* Prof Xiaoming Sun | Unmet Needs on Sexual and Reproductive Health among Women Aged 50-64 in Rural China
For more information on this session go to www.bit.ly/apcrshr10virtual7
#SRHR #sexualhealth #reproductiverights #familyplanning #womenshealth #LGBT #genderequality #SDGs #ageing #elderly #olderpeople #IDOP2020 #InternationalDayOfOlderPersons
This is the plenary presentation of Sai Jyothirmai Racherla of ARROW, which took place as part of Seventh session of 10th Asia Pacific Conference on Reproductive and Sexual Health and Rights (APCRSHR10) Virtual, on 14th September 2020, on the theme of "Population ageing and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) in Asia and the Pacific".
CHAIR: Sono Aibe
PLENARY SPEAKERS
* Caitlin Littleton, Regional Programme Adviser, HelpAge International, Asia Pacific | "Sexual health of older people: an overview"
* Sai Jyothirmai Racherla, Deputy Executive Director, ARROW | "Reclaiming and Redefining Rights -Older Women's Health and Well-Being in Asia and the Pacific Region at ICPD+25"
* Krishna Gautam, founder and Chair of Ageing Nepal | "Not Leaving Older Adults Behind in the process of achieving SDG-2030"
A B S T R A C T P R E S E N T A T I O N S
* Dr Tey Nai Peng | Understanding the Sexual Behaviour of Older Men and Women in Malaysia
* Prof Xiaoming Sun | Unmet Needs on Sexual and Reproductive Health among Women Aged 50-64 in Rural China
For more information on this session go to www.bit.ly/apcrshr10virtual7
#SRHR #sexualhealth #reproductiverights #familyplanning #womenshealth #LGBT #genderequality #SDGs #ageing #elderly #olderpeople #IDOP2020 #InternationalDayOfOlderPersons
Convention on the rights of Persons with disability- U.C.C San LUisAdela Perez del Viso
Convention on the rights of Persons with disability- U.C.C San LUis -Diplomatura en ingles juridico para derechos humanos. Adela Perez del Viso. 2021. Universidad católica de Cuyo S Luis.
PATIENTS RIGHTS & CONSUMER PROTECTION Nursing Management - Gowdham PK Gowdham P
Right to access medical care
Patients have a right to receive treatment irrespective of their type of primary and associated illnesses, socioeconomic status, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, caste, cultural preferences, linguistic and geographical origins or political affiliations. All hospitals both in the government and in the private sector are duty bound to provide basic Emergency Medical Care to injured persons irrespective of paying capacity. So it is duty of the hospital management to ensure provision of such emergency care through its doctors and staff, provided promptly without compromising on the quality and safety of the patients.
Right to information
Every patient has a right to adequate relevant information about the nature, cause of illness, provisional / confirmed diagnosis, proposed investigations, risks, benefits, expected treatment outcomes and possible complications to enable them to make informed decisions, and involve them in the care planning and delivery process and it shall be explained at their level of understanding in language known to them. Every patient and his/her designated caretaker have the right to complete information on the expected cost of treatment based on factual evidences. Patients and their caretakers also have a right to know the identity of various care providers and Doctors / Consultants who are primarily responsible for his / her treatment.
Right to records and reports
Patient’s or their authorized individuals have the right to access the original copy of their all-medical records (during period of admission, preferably within 24 hours and after discharge, within 72 hours) and request to receive a copy of their clinical records. The relatives / caregivers of the patient have a right to get discharge summary or in case of death, death summary along with original copies of investigations.
Right to confidentiality, human dignity and privacy
All patients have a right to privacy and medical information of the patient given to a health care provider shall not be divulged to others unless the patient gives his consent to disclose such information to other. Female patients have the right to presence of another female person during physical examination by a male practitioner. The hospital management has a duty to ensure that its staff upholds the human & personal dignity, respecting special needs such as spiritual and cultural preferences of every patient in all situations. All records & data concerning the patient shall be kept restricted and insulated from data theft and leakage.
Right to second opinion
Patient has the right to a seek a second opinion on medical condition form a doctor or hospital of his/her choice. Doctors and the hospital must respect patient’s decision to seek a second opinion and shall provide all necessary records and information to the patients caregivers without any extra cost or delay. Right to safety and quality care according to standards Patients have a right to safety
Reflection on African Healthcare systems - The Ugandan context and Health Sys...MAK1stABMSC2019
Dr. Elsie Kiguli-Malwadde. Prof. Francis Omaswa. African Center for Global Health and Social Transformation (ACHEST)
Makerere University's 1st African Biomedical Scientists' Conference 2nd March 2019
Many ways to support street children.pptxSERUDS INDIA
By raising awareness, providing support, advocating for change, and offering assistance to children in need, individuals can play a crucial role in improving the lives of street children and helping them realize their full potential
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Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
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Understanding the Challenges of Street ChildrenSERUDS INDIA
By raising awareness, providing support, advocating for change, and offering assistance to children in need, individuals can play a crucial role in improving the lives of street children and helping them realize their full potential
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Presentation by Jared Jageler, David Adler, Noelia Duchovny, and Evan Herrnstadt, analysts in CBO’s Microeconomic Studies and Health Analysis Divisions, at the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists Summer Conference.
What is the point of small housing associations.pptxPaul Smith
Given the small scale of housing associations and their relative high cost per home what is the point of them and how do we justify their continued existance
Facilitator highlights that social inclusion is part of our history, as Sightsavers’ initial focus was on the inclusion of blind people. The first eye health programmes were developed only in the 1960s.
Facilitator explains that:
the SI strategy is based on a Theory of Change that aims to fulfil the human rights established in the UN CRPD
the TOC identifies three interrelated pathways that will inform our programmes:
Human rights policies and laws are in place and implemented
People with disabilities have equality of opportunity
Stigma and discrimination are addressed
Facilitator explains that the SI strategy has seven strategic objectives, and the first three focus on mainstreaming inclusion in what we do.
(For detailed explanation consult SI strategy)
Facilitator explains that two objectives focus on the empowerment of women and men with disabilities.
(For detailed explanation consult SI strategy)
Facilitator explains that the final two objectives are cross-cutting. The first one specifically focuses on gender inequalities and the rights of girls and women with disabilities. The second one aims at strengthening advocacy on disability rights as an integral aspect of programme planning.
(For detailed explanation consult SI strategy)