Investigating the Health Status and Well-Being of Malawi's Older Population

Milcent Chintsanya, Ministry of Health

Ageing is a progressive and irreversible process that involves changes in tissues and body functions over time. Evidence now indicates that the world population is rapidly aging due to decreased fertility and an increase in the life expectancy. However, the rate varies by region around the world. In the majority of sub-Saharan African nations, the aged population is increasing even if it still makes up a small percentage of the total population. In sub-Saharan Africa, there were 34 million persons aged 60 and older in 2005 the number is expected to rise to nearly 67 million by 2030.older individuals in Africa experience discrimination on a global scale. In Malawi, people experience this discrimination at the household, neighborhood, and national levels, particularly when utilizing various crucial social services.