The 5th edition of the Universities of the 3rd Age comes to an end in Dapaong: senior citizens pledge to play their full role with the younger generations

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Extract from the article: Après Lomé, Kpalimé, Sokodé et Kara, l’Institut National d’Assurance Maladie (INAM) a organisé mardi 12 mars 2024 à Dapaong, la dernière étape des « Universités du 3ème âge ». C’était en présence du préfet de Tône, Tchimbiandja Yendoukoa Douti, des a

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After Lomé, Kpalimé, Sokodé and Kara, the Institut National d'Assurance Maladie (INAM) organised the final stage of its "Universités du 3ème âge" in Dapaong on Tuesday 12 March 2024. The event was attended by the Prefect of Tône, Tchimbiandja Yendoukoa Douti, administrative authorities and over a hundred elderly people.

The 5th edition of the Universities of the 3rd Age mobilised the elderly in the town of Dapaong around the theme of « Keeping promises to the elderly ».  The aim is to create a framework for information, exchange and awareness-raising on the health and well-being of senior citizens, and to mobilise 3rd age stakeholders in the Savanes region to prevent and promote their health. The aim was to promote good health practices among this social stratum, raise awareness of diseases associated with old age and the dangers of using fake medicines. It was also an opportunity to encourage senior citizens to play their part in promoting peace and social cohesion among the younger generations.

The Dapaong meeting featured a number of presentations, including: « What diet should diabetics and hypertensives of the 3rd age choose », « The dangers of using fake medicines and alcohol among the elderly », « The role of the elderly in strengthening social cohesion » and « INAM: health insurance cover for the elderly ». The participants also held talks and debates on diseases associated with old age and the consequences of the use of counterfeit medicines.

At the opening ceremony, Tchimbiandja Yendoukoa Douti, Prefect of Tône, welcomed the holding of this 5th event in Dapaong. He urged the elderly to avoid all kinds of drinks and medicines that are harmful to their health.

According to Amouzou Koueté-Teko, representing the Director General of INAM, in Togo the situation of the elderly occupies a prominent place in the government's social inclusion policy.A number of measures are being taken to help senior citizens integrate more fully into society and live a decent life.These include the construction and ongoing development of two retirement homes in Lomé and Kara, the creation of a national council for the elderly, and occasional support for the various needs of the elderly.

Elom AKAKPO