MoHW launches elderly wellness programme

Edwin Dikoloti PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Edwin Dikoloti PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

The Ministry of Health and Wellness (MoHW) in conjunction with the World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched a programme aimed at offering the elderly guidance on living a healthy and active lifestyle in their twilight years.

The Botswana Healthy and Active Ageing Programme Strategy will involve distributing documents to the elderly, aged 65 and above, on how they can maintain physical and mental wellness despite the health challenges they may be facing due to their age.

The guidance details dietary, exercise, and behavioural recommendations for the elderly living with or without various common illnesses such as hypertension, diabetes, HIV and more.

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