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MENARAH Research on Healthy Ageing

@MENARAH3

MENARAH (meaning lighthouse in Arabic) is a network focused on healthy ageing in the #MiddleEast founding Director @DrShereehussein @LSHTM

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Prioritising Health Equity for Older Persons and Carers in the Arab Region menarah.org/prioritising-hea… via @MENARAH3
Prioritising Health Equity for Older Persons and Carers in the Arab Region - Menarah

Prioritising Health Equity for Older Persons and Carers in the Arab Region - Menarah

On April 16, 2025, I had the privilege of participating in the Arab Forum for Sustainable Development (AFSD-2025), specifically the thematic session on Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3):...

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The United Nations Convention Is Being Written: Your Voices Are Needed Now menarah.org/the-united-natio… via @MENARAH3
The United Nations Convention Is Being Written: Your Voices Are Needed Now - Menarah

The United Nations Convention Is Being Written: Your Voices Are Needed Now - Menarah

Visualise a world where all older persons live with rights, dignity, and self-determination; today and tomorrow. As populations age globally, this is not a far aspiration. It is a shared and urgent...

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Ageing with Dignity: A Global Call for Local Action in the MENA Region. Reflections from the Vatican Symposium and the 2025 Global Declaration on Ageing menarah.org/ageing-with-dign… via @MENARAH3
Ageing with Dignity: A Global Call for Local Action in the MENA Region. Reflections from the...

Ageing with Dignity: A Global Call for Local Action in the MENA Region. Reflections from the...

In May 2025, a landmark event took place in the heart of Vatican City that united voices across faiths, disciplines, and continents around a common cause: ensuring dignity in ageing. Convened under...

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Shereen Hussein@DrShereeHussein11 Jul 2025
World Population Day 2025: Making the Case for Social Connection as a Core Dimension of Population Health communities.springernature.c…

World Population Day 2025: Making the Case for Social Connection as a Core Dimension of Population...

To mark World Population Day, the Editors-in-Chief of Population Health Metrics discuss loneliness and the importance of social connection in relation to population health research and public policy....

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Connected in Culture, Disconnected in Reality: A Wake-Up Call for the Eastern Mediterranean Region menarah.org/connected-in-cul… via @MENARAH3
Connected in Culture, Disconnected in Reality: A Wake-Up Call for the Eastern Mediterranean Region...

Connected in Culture, Disconnected in Reality: A Wake-Up Call for the Eastern Mediterranean Region...

Across the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR), strong social ties and multigenerational bonds are often seen as cornerstones of cultural identity. From vibrant street cafés to family gatherings that...

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Expert Comment: Loneliness impacting 1 in 6 people, WHO report finds | LSHTM lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/news/…
Expert Comment: Loneliness impacting 1 in 6 people, WHO report finds | LSHTM

Expert Comment: Loneliness impacting 1 in 6 people, WHO report finds | LSHTM

Loneliness is impacting one in six people worldwide, with significant impacts on health and wellbeing, according to a new report from the World Health Organization.The Commission on Social Connection

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Prioritising Health Equity for Older Persons and Carers in the Arab Region menarah.org/prioritising-hea… via @MENARAH3
Prioritising Health Equity for Older Persons and Carers in the Arab Region - Menarah

Prioritising Health Equity for Older Persons and Carers in the Arab Region - Menarah

On April 16, 2025, I had the privilege of participating in the Arab Forum for Sustainable Development (AFSD-2025), specifically the thematic session on Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3):...

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Shereen Hussein@DrShereeHussein1 May 2025
Do you work in social care in England? If yes, please help us understand care workers' quality of life by completing our anonymous survey. Use the QR code or follow this link: bit.ly/4jAQQqv
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UN DESA Social Development@UNDESASocial1 May 2025
What will it take to rebuild trust & restore social cohesion in a world marked by inequality & insecurity? The #WorldSocialReport 2025 offers a bold vision for change. 🌐bit.ly/world-social-report #EveryoneIncluded #EndInequality #GlobalGoals
What will it take to rebuild trust & restore social cohesion in a world marked by inequality & insecurity? The #WorldSocialReport 2025 offers a bold vision for change. https://bit.ly/world-social-report #EveryoneIncluded #EndInequality #GlobalGoals

ALT What will it take to rebuild trust & restore social cohesion in a world marked by inequality & insecurity?   The #WorldSocialReport 2025 offers a bold vision for change.    https://bit.ly/world-social-report #EveryoneIncluded #EndInequality #GlobalGoals 

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Shereen Hussein@DrShereeHussein24 Apr 2025
Come and work with me and a great research group. This part time 6m post wil suit someone interested in migration policies and implications on the social care workforce who has relevant experience to lead a scoping review and support other activities. jobs.lshtm.ac.uk/vacancy.asp…
Jobs at LSHTM

Jobs at LSHTM

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Shereen Hussein@DrShereeHussein10 Apr 2025
Food for thought, we have a duty to track and measure the impact of new policies on the global population health. An editorial with Jon Samet @SpringerNature @LSHTM pophealthmetrics.biomedcentr…
Measuring population health impact of the Trump administration’s withdrawal from WHO and cuts to...

Measuring population health impact of the Trump administration’s withdrawal from WHO and cuts to...

Population Health Metrics -

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Latest @MENARAH3 blog: Live better for longer at home menarah.org/live-better-for-…
Live better for longer at home - Menarah

Live better for longer at home - Menarah

As the MENARAH Network continues its mission to promote healthy ageing and improve the quality of life for older adults in the MENA region, it is essential to highlight the invaluable role of...

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Shereen Hussein@DrShereeHussein15 Feb 2025
An upcoming virtual event ⁦@MENARAH3⁩ linkedin.com/posts/shereenhu…
‏Looking forward to an important webinar organised by University of Sharjah Center of excellence...

‏Looking forward to an important webinar organised by University of Sharjah Center of excellence...

Looking forward to an important webinar organised by University of Sharjah Center of excellence for healthy aging: ‘Changing the mindeset towards ageing’. Join Tamer Shousha, Karen Fennessy, Marlane...

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Oxford Ageing@oxford_ageing15 Jan 2025
Understanding the Unmet #Health and #SocialCare Needs of #OlderAdults in the @WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region #EMR 🔗#OxAgeBlog by Mohamed Ismail @Ar_Limited ageing.ox.ac.uk/blog/Underst…
Understanding the Unmet Health and Social Care Needs of Older Adults in the World Health Organiza...

Understanding the Unmet Health and Social Care Needs of Older Adults in the World Health Organiza...

Population ageing is reshaping societies worldwide, and the EMR is no exception. With longer life expectancies and declining birth rates, this region's proportion of older adults is growing rapidly,...

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Understanding the Unmet Health and Social Care Needs of Older Adults in the World Health Organization Eastern Mediterranean Region ageing.ox.ac.uk/blog/Underst… @Ar_Limited @DrShereeHussein @WHO @WHOKobe Report forthcoming soon; findings presented @AUC @LSHTM @oxford_ageing @UN4Ageing
Understanding the Unmet Health and Social Care Needs of Older Adults in the World Health Organiza...

Understanding the Unmet Health and Social Care Needs of Older Adults in the World Health Organiza...

Population ageing is reshaping societies worldwide, and the EMR is no exception. With longer life expectancies and declining birth rates, this region's proportion of older adults is growing rapidly,...

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Strengthening Social Connection: Individual and Community Guidelines for a Healthier Middle East menarah.org/strengthening-so… via @MENARAH3
Strengthening Social Connection: Individual and Community Guidelines for a Healthier Middle East -...

Strengthening Social Connection: Individual and Community Guidelines for a Healthier Middle East -...

In a world that feels increasingly fragmented, the need for social connection has never been more urgent. Decades of research reveal that meaningful social relationships are critical to physical,...

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Women more likely to need mobility aids but less likely to use them, LSHTM & @uclnews study finds @DrShereeHussein explains gender gap in access to equipment & how cost, design bias, & social stigma may disproportionally affect women.👥#PublicHealth lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/news/…
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A Fruitful Visit to the Center for Anti-Racism, Social Justice, and Public Health at New York University menarah.org/a-fruitful-visit… via @MENARAH3 @DrShereeHussein
A Fruitful Visit to the Center for Anti-Racism, Social Justice, and Public Health at New York...

A Fruitful Visit to the Center for Anti-Racism, Social Justice, and Public Health at New York...

This is a short reflection on my recent visit to New York University’s Center for Anti-Racism, Social Justice, and Public Health (CASJPH) at the School of Global Public Health in October 2024. During...

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Shereen Hussein@DrShereeHussein19 Nov 2024
Excellent efforts @AspenDigital in consulting and producing accessible material to ensure the inclusion of older people in the design, development and application of digital technology Relevant to @CentreForCare @LSHTM @UN4Ageing @MENARAH3
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The Urgency of Digital Equity for Older Adults aspendigital.org/blog/urgenc… #aspendigital #aspeninstitute @DrShereeHussein reflecting on digital equity of older adults
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The Urgency of Digital Equity for Older Adults - Aspen Digital

We’re witnessing a global demographic shift: the older adult population is growing and becoming more diverse in age, culture, and lifestyle.

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The Urgency of Digital Equity for Older Adults in a Rapidly Evolving Tech Landscape menarah.org/the-urgency-of-d… via @MENARAH3
The Urgency of Digital Equity for Older Adults in a Rapidly Evolving Tech Landscape - Menarah

The Urgency of Digital Equity for Older Adults in a Rapidly Evolving Tech Landscape - Menarah

Across the globe, we’re witnessing a profound demographic shift: the older adult population is not only growing but also becoming more diverse in age, culture, and lifestyle. With such a shift comes...

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