Government of the United Republic of Tanzania Country Resources Older Persons General Health Policies, Laws, Strategies & Plans, Service Standards United Republic of Tanzania 1 September 2003 Policy document

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During the celebrations of the International year of older people (1999), the
Government committed itself to putting into place the National Ageing Policy.
This commitment is a clear demonstration of government resolve to put ageing
issues into the development agenda of the nation. We are aware that our older
people face a number of problems which include poverty, inadequate health
services and pension and lack of participation in important decisions affecting
national development. The weakening of traditional ties has greatly affected the
lives of the majority of older people. Despite this fact we recognize that older
people are a new power for national development. Every effort will be taken to
ensure that older people are recognized and equally provided with opportunities
to participate in development activities.

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