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Namibia's Elderly Trapped in Debt | Namibia News
Namibia’s elderly are trapped in a debt spiral as they borrow against their old-age grants to cover basic needs, often ending up paying nearly double the original amount. Environmental hardships—poor housing, lack of sanitation, and inaccessible infrastructure—are turning minor health issues into emergencies, forcing families to rely on unaffordable private care. Unpaid caregivers, mostly women juggling multiple roles, shoulder the burden with little state support, while inadequate pensions and crumbling public services stretch meager incomes thin. The solution? Integrated policies that…
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