Online: Long-term care for older people: package for universal health coverage

08.05.2024 - von WHO

Many of us are likely to require support to care for ourselves at some point in our lives. But accessible and affordable access to good quality long-term care remains uneven across the world.

To support governments, policymakers, health and long-term care organizations, regulatory bodies, and care managers develop equitable and sustainable long-term care services, WHO is launching `Long-term care for older people: package for universal health coverage.

The publication is aimed at providing guidance towards the integration of long-term care into universal health coverage, and is a contribution to the UN Decade of Healthy Ageing.
Long-term care for older people: package for universal health coverage`, developed by WHO, is aimed at guiding towards the integration of long-term care into universal health coverage. It offers a comprehensive list of interventions that can support the continuum of care for older persons.

The package facilitates the assessment, planning and expansion of services and interventions to promote the delivery of integrated, person-centred care at national and subnational levels. The document focuses on older peoples health, including palliative and social care needs, and acknowledges the vital role of caregivers with dedicated interventions to support their wellbeing. Targeted at governments, policymakers, health and long-term care organizations, regulatory bodies, and care managers, the package aims to enhance equitable and sustainable long-term care services.


Upcoming launch of WHOs service package for long-term care for universal health coverage
DATE: 8 May 2024 (Wednesday)
TIME: 14:00 – 15:30 CEST Berlin Amsterdam Wien: 14:00 – 15:30

More information and register Link

Quelle: WHO