Senior citizens need greater social protection, health services during COVID-19 pandemic — think tank

“Senior citizens tend to have higher prevalence of various medical diseases and comorbidities. Moreover, they are less economically active compared to younger age groups. Thus, this projected increase in the number of senior citizens entails greater support needed in terms of healthcare and income security for the elderly,” PIDS said. 

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