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Uganda’s elderly population faces increasing neglect as key government programs like the Parish Development Model fail to reach vulnerable senior citizens. With less than 3% benefiting from financial support, Minister Gidudu warns of a looming social crisis if urgent reforms are not made. Budget cuts and exclusion from money-generating activities further exacerbate the situation.

A new study has revealed that 86% of elderly persons in Uganda suffer from neglect, making it the most common form of abuse among the country’s older population. The study, conducted by Maria Atim and colleagues, also highlights other forms of abuse, including physical, psychological, financial, and domestic violence. The findings call for urgent action to protect Uganda’s elderly from widespread mistreatment and to address the growing needs of this vulnerable population.

Kampala: Uganda’s elderly population continues to face significant challenges, with many enduring various forms of abuse, neglect, and isolation due…