We must confront the looming global dementia crisis
Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia are expected to rise dramatically, especially in Africa and South-Central Asia, where cases could double by 2050. If no immediate action is taken, millions of people will be left without adequate care, pushing already strained healthcare systems to the brink.
As Africa’s population continues to age, we are on the verge of a healthcare crisis. The window for prevention and early action is rapidly closing — everyday counts.