title: [Geriatrics and gerontology in Senegal].
abstract: Senegal is dealing positively with its demographic transition. On September 1st 2006, the Senegalese government introduced the "Plan Sesame", a national free health care program for elderly people aged 60 years and over. The University of Dakar academic authorities support the Sesame plan through an innovative training program in geriatrics and gerontology. Such programs aim to address the challenge of ageing in a developing country.
authors: Département de médecine interne, CHU Aristide Le Dantec, Dakar, Sénégal. drcoume@ipres.sn
authors: Mamadou
authors: M
authors: Coumé
authors: Kamadore
authors: K
authors: Touré
authors: Atoumane
authors: A
authors: Faye
authors: Therese Diop
authors: TD
authors: Moreira
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005853:Geriatrics / Q000193:education*; D006299:Health Services for the Aged / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D011157:Population Dynamics; D012675:Senegal