Kyegegwa to Host the International Day of Older Persons.
Kyegegwa, 14th September 2023 - Kyegegwa district will host this year's National celebrations for the International Day of Older Persons, which is celebrated every 1st October. The day aims to recognize the contributions made by older persons to the development of the society they live in and to raise awareness among the public about the rights and needs of older persons.
The theme for this year is: "Healthy Ageing; A Call to Action." This theme is derived from the United Nations Decade of Healthy Ageing 2020-2023, envisioning a world where everyone can enjoy a long and healthy life.
During a joint planning meeting with officials from the Ministry of Gender, Labour, and Social Development held at the district headquarters on Thursday, 14th September 2023, the district team expressed readin...