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The Hindu
05-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Corpn. to formulate action plan as Kozhikode joins WHO's age-friendly cities list
Kozhikode Corporation will formulate elaborate plans to coordinate the future activities of Kozhikode, which was recently included in the World Health Organisation's Global Network of Age-Friendly Cities and Communities (GNAFCC). Mayor Beena Philip told the media here on Monday (May 5) that the Corporation council will discuss and decide what more the city can do to ensure the welfare and happiness of elderly citizens. The council will consider various factors such as societal attitudes towards senior citizens, creating a friendly environment in public spaces, transportation, housing, community support, healthcare services, and communication. Being included in the network will ensure financial support from the World Health Organisation for future activities in this sector. WHO Focal Point Praveen G. Pai handed over the certificate of inclusion to Mayor Beena Philip at an event held at the Corporation office on Monday. Deputy Mayor C.P. Musafar Ahamed, standing committee chairpersons P. Divakaran and P.C. Rajan, secretary K.U. Bini, health officer T.K. Munavar Rahman, and geriatric psychiatrist Sheeba Nainan from IMHANS were present at the press meet.
The Hindu
02-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Kozhikode gets WHO recognition as age-friendly city
Kozhikode city has been honoured with another global recognition in the form of a membership in the World Health Organisation's Global Network of Age-friendly Cities and Communities (GNAFCC), according to a communication from the Kozhikode Corporation. With this membership, Kozhikode joins a network of cities that formulate policies, provide services, and develop infrastructure aimed at supporting the elderly—helping them remain healthy, active, and creative in old age. Making a city age-friendly involves addressing various factors that influence the quality of life for the elderly, such as ensuring accessible public spaces, providing suitable accommodation through community support, and guaranteeing access to healthcare services and communication tools.
