Ana Rita’s life has improved since she began attending common appointments on the native well being unit in Assomada, on the island of Santiago.

She is returning to regular life after a stroke she suffered through the covid-19 pandemic and is benefiting considerably from the nation’s efforts to enhance take care of the aged. 
“I really feel welcomed at this middle, the place we now have our personal room and the eye and care we obtain right here has a big effect on our well being,” says Ana Rita.

Cape Verde’s well being and socio-economic progress in current a long time has had a big and constructive affect on life expectancy, which in 2020 was 75 years outdated. This has been growing persistently over the previous couple of a long time, bringing with it challenges for the well being system.

The inhabitants aged over 60 is growing – from 7.6% in 2010 to 10.0% in 2021. This inhabitants represents a rising proportion of the burden of Non-Communicable Ailments (NCDs), which trigger round 60% of all deaths within the nation.

The strategic plan for lively ageing and the well being of older folks, horizon 2024-2028, goals to enhance the well being and well-being of older folks by stopping, defending and lowering dependency on care and selling dignity of life, with group involvement, strengthening the capacities of the workforce and legislative and regulatory enhancements.

“The management of WHO Cabo Verde has been basic within the implementation of the ICOPE technique, by way of technical help within the adaptation and adoption of the rules and the event and updating of insurance policies and plans geared toward built-in and steady care all through life,” says Edith Pereira, appearing head of WHO Cabo Verde 

Because the starting of 2022, specialists from the World Well being Group at headquarters and the regional workplace have been working with the Ministry of Well being to develop this technique primarily based on proof and wishes to enhance the well being and well-being of the nation’s aged.