Tag: Senior Citizens
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World Bank Urges Expanding Cash Aid for Malaysia’s Seniors
Overview: A Growing Pension Gap for Malaysia’s Elderly The World Bank has urged Malaysia to broaden its social protection net for seniors, arguing that the current Bantuan Warga Emas (BWE) scheme reaches only a fraction of those in need. With the BWE offering RM600 per month, critics say it fails to lift a large portion…
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World Bank Urges Malaysia to Expand Cash Aid for Seniors
World Bank urges broader coverage for Malaysia’s seniors The World Bank has called on Malaysia to widen access to cash assistance for its aging population, arguing that existing programs do not reach a large portion of the elderly who are in need. In its assessment of Malaysia’s social pension scheme, the World Bank highlighted that…
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Manila Holds Medical and Dental Mission for Seniors during Elderly Filipino Week
Manila Government Launches Free Medical and Dental Mission for Seniors The city government of Manila, through the Manila Health Department (MHD) and the Office for Senior Citizens’ Affairs (OSCA), marked Elderly Filipino Week (EFW) with a substantive medical and dental outreach for senior residents. The event took place on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at the Don…
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Manila Holds Medical and Dental Mission for Seniors During Elderly Filipino Week
Manila Supports Seniors with Free Health Services The city government of Manila, through the Manila Health Department (MHD) and the Office for Senior Citizens’ Affairs (OSCA), conducted a comprehensive medical and dental mission for senior citizens in observance of Elderly Filipino Week (EFW) on Tuesday, October 7. The event took place at the Don Bosco…
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LG Easy TV: Innovative Solution for Seniors
Introducing LG Easy TV: A Game-Changer for Seniors In response to the challenges faced by seniors in using traditional television, LG Electronics has launched a specialized product known as LG Easy TV. This innovative television is designed exclusively for senior consumers, addressing their unique needs and preferences. By introducing this product during a press conference…
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Ayushman Bharat Vaya Vandana Card: Free Healthcare Benefits
Introduction to Ayushman Bharat Vaya Vandana Card The Ayushman Bharat Vaya Vandana Card is an initiative by the Indian government aimed at providing extensive healthcare benefits to senior citizens. This card offers financial coverage for healthcare services in corporate hospitals, helping eligible individuals access quality medical care without the burden of high costs. With coverage…