Symposium
Survival of Older Adults in Asia and Africa During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Exploring Communities and Health Systems
Date: 28th, November 2021
Venue: Online
| Role | Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| Co-Chair | Ken Masuda | Nagasaki University |
| Co-Chair | Reiko Hayashi | National Institute of Population and Social Security Research |
Summary:
As life expectancy continues to increase worldwide and populations age, issues related to older adults are becoming an increasingly important topic in global health. Among the many challenges associated with ageing, it is particularly important to understand the difficulties faced by older adults in low- and middle-income countries during the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has placed enormous strain on health systems and economies, threatening the health and well-being of older adults, who are often among the most socially vulnerable members of society. This symposium brought together five presentations from Myanmar, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, and Kenya to explore how communities and health systems could support the survival and well-being of older adults during public health crises.
How are Older People in Asia and Africa Surviving the COVID-19 Pandemic – In Search of a Resilient Community and Healthcare System –
Ken MASUDA, Nagasaki University
Health situation of older adults in Myanmar under the disasters of infectious diseases and humanitarian crisis
Yugo SHOBUGAWA, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences
Nursing Education Perspective in Aging Society, the Case of Vietnam
Satoko HORII, Chiba University Hospital
The power to survive: Older persons facing hardship in Sri Lanka : 2004 Tsunami and COVID-19 now.
Ayumi NOMIRA, Graduate School of Human Health Sciences
Aging and Women in Rural Area in Kenya: Utilization of HDSS and Anthropological Research
Kaori MIYACHI, Saga University
Living situation and social welfare for the older persons in Kenya
Ryuji YOSHINO, Nagasaki University