Guidelines for Medical and Health Protection of Older People in Africa

Ousseynou Ka; Abdoul Aziz Ndiaye; Awa Gaye; Ndeye Fatou Ngom; Mountaga Elimane Dia; Martial Coly Bop; Cheikh Tacko Diop; Alioune Badara Tall; Boubacar Gueye; Papa Gallo Sow; Lamine Gueye

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Guidelines for Medical and Health Protection of Older People in Africa

Ousseynou Ka, Abdoul Aziz Ndiaye, Awa Gaye, Ndeye Fatou Ngom, Mountaga Elimane Dia, Martial Coly Bop, Cheikh Tacko Diop, Alioune Badara Tall, Boubacar Gueye, Papa Gallo Sow, Lamine Gueye

Published in Central African Journal of Public Health (Volume 5, Issue 4)

Received: 12 May 2019 Accepted: 11 June 2019 Published: 24 June 2019

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To cope with the aging of the population on the horizon in Africa and in particular in Senegal, it is important to set up geronto-geriatric policies adapted to our socio-economic and health context. Thus, in the field of health, the medical and health protection of the elderly, should have a double requirement which consists on the one hand, to prevent the loss of autonomy and on the other hand, in case of illness, even minor, to early diagnosis and appropriate treatment before cascading lesions occur. The main principles or guidelines for a geriatric strategy in Senegal in particular and in Africa in general could be articulated around a policy of home care; the integration of geronto-geriatrics with primary health care, specialized consultation, psychomotor rehabilitation, traditional medico-surgical hospitalization and housing for the elderly. However, any medical and health action in favor of the elderly must first give priority to prevention without neglecting the curative aspect. Thus, this action to be effective should focus on maintaining the home and the family of the elderly, through an urbanization policy that should make possible the cohabitation of ages. On the other hand, the creation of services exclusively reserved for the elderly should for the moment be excluded, since it is culturally inappropriate and economically difficult to implement. It should be emphasized that this medical and health protection for the elderly will require the provision of additional financial resources. However, the organization that will have to cover the cost of this care has yet to be defined.

Published in	Central African Journal of Public Health (Volume 5, Issue 4)
DOI	10.11648/j.cajph.20190504.12
Page(s)	142-148
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Aging, Older People, Health Care Protection, Home Care, Prevention, Senegal, Africa

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Ousseynou Ka, Abdoul Aziz Ndiaye, Awa Gaye, Ndeye Fatou Ngom, Mountaga Elimane Dia, et al. Guidelines for Medical and Health Protection of Older People in Africa. Cent Afr J Public Health. 2019;5(4):142-148. doi: 10.11648/j.cajph.20190504.12

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Ousseynou Ka

Department of Community Health of the Sustainable Health and Development Training and Research Unit of Alioune Diop University of Bambey, Bambey, Sénégal
Abdoul Aziz Ndiaye

Department of Community Health of the Sustainable Health and Development Training and Research Unit of Alioune Diop University of Bambey, Bambey, Sénégal
Awa Gaye

Department of Community Health of the Sustainable Health and Development Training and Research Unit of Alioune Diop University of Bambey, Bambey, Sénégal
Ndeye Fatou Ngom

Department of Community Health of the Sustainable Health and Development Training and Research Unit of Alioune Diop University of Bambey, Bambey, Sénégal
Mountaga Elimane Dia

Department of Community Health of the Sustainable Health and Development Training and Research Unit of Alioune Diop University of Bambey, Bambey, Sénégal
Martial Coly Bop

Department of Community Health of the Sustainable Health and Development Training and Research Unit of Alioune Diop University of Bambey, Bambey, Sénégal
Cheikh Tacko Diop

Department of Community Health of the Sustainable Health and Development Training and Research Unit of Alioune Diop University of Bambey, Bambey, Sénégal
Alioune Badara Tall

Department of Community Health of the Sustainable Health and Development Training and Research Unit of Alioune Diop University of Bambey, Bambey, Sénégal
Boubacar Gueye

Department of Community Health of the Sustainable Health and Development Training and Research Unit of Alioune Diop University of Bambey, Bambey, Sénégal
Papa Gallo Sow

Department of Community Health of the Sustainable Health and Development Training and Research Unit of Alioune Diop University of Bambey, Bambey, Sénégal
Lamine Gueye

Department of Community Health of the Sustainable Health and Development Training and Research Unit of Alioune Diop University of Bambey, Bambey, Sénégal

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AU  - Ndeye Fatou Ngom
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