Description:
This manual produced with funding from the European Community’s Humanitarian Office (ECHO) provides guidance for the implementation of five key action points to address the health needs of older people in emergencies:
Assess the health needs of older people and identify the existing gaps in the health system;
Strengthen the health system to cope with older people’s health needs to ensure they have access to effective safe and quality services;
Provide integrated essential health services to older people including treatment for non-communicable diseases;
Build partnerships with public or private health facilities and (I)NGOs to integrate care for older people in the health system at primary and secondary levels;
Advocate for older people’s right to health by building relationships with key decision-makers, and make evidence-based recommendations for inclusive programming in key fora.
Clusters:
Health
Nutrition
Theme(s):
Age
Mental Health / Psycho Social Support
