ELDERLY

Pope recognizes initiative for the elderly in Angolan province

Published on: April 20, 2026
21:36

Luanda, Apr 20 (Prensa Latina) Pope Leo XIV expressed his gratitude to the Angolan authorities for their initiatives in favor of the most needy elderly, during a visit to a nursing home in the city of Saurimo, Lunda Sul province.

Syrian FM states that US blockade affects children and elderly

Published on: August 11, 2021
07:59

Damascus, Aug 11 (Prensa Latina) The unilateral coercive measures imposed by the United States and the European Union affect all segments of the Syrian people, included children, women and the elderly, Foreign Minister Faisal al-Mekdad stated.

Peruvian President announces sanctions for false vaccination

Published on: May 12, 2021
08:23

Lima, May 12 (Prensa Latina) Peruvian President Francisco Sagasti announced Tuesday severe sanctions for perpetrators of isolated attempts of false Covid-19 vaccination, where the elderly were injected with empty syringes.

Holy See announces World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly

Published on: April 20, 2021
11:35

Vatican City, Apr 20 (Prensa Latina) 'I am with you always' is the central theme chosen by Pope Francis to celebrate the First World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, the Holy See informed on Tuesday.

Elderly Covid-19 deaths affect poor families in Brazil

Published on: April 1, 2021
08:38

Brasilia, Apr 1 (Prensa Latina) The death of elderlies by Covid-19 presently affects income of nearly half of households in Brazil, mainly the poorest, as disclosed by the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (FIOCRUZ).

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