Mobile Health Clinics in Chronic Disease Management Among Urban Elderly in Dakar, Senegal: An Assessment

Mobile health clinics have been increasingly adopted in urban settings to address healthcare needs, particularly for chronic disease management among elderly populations. In Dakar, Senegal, there is a pressing need for accessible and comprehensive care options that can reach vulnerable urban residents. A mixed-methods approach was employed, including baseline surveys, follow-up assessments, and qualitative interviews with participants. Data were collected from January to June and analysed using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis. Mobile health clinics significantly improved access to healthcare services for urban elderly residents (85% reported better access post-clinic visits). There was a notable reduction in medication non-adherence among participants with hypertension (69% adherence improvement), though variability existed between clinic types. The mobile health clinics demonstrated promising results in enhancing chronic disease management and accessibility, particularly for urban elderly populations. Further research is needed to explore the long-term impact and scalability of these services. Policy makers should support continued expansion of mobile health clinics as a viable option for managing chronic diseases among urban elderly residents. Additionally, training programmes for healthcare providers in remote areas are recommended to ensure consistent service delivery. Treatment effect was estimated with logit (pᵢ) =₀+^ Xᵢ, and uncertainty reported using confidence-interval based inference.