Health conditions of older adults in complex humanitarian settings in low- and middle-income countries: a retrospective analysis of 2019–2025 data from Médecins Sans Frontières-supported inpatient departments

Older adults in humanitarian settings face intersecting vulnerabilities related to age, gender and geography, with a dual burden of infectious and NCDs. Gender disparities were evident, as older women were more frequently admitted. Including older adults in preventive interventions, while addressing care gaps such as trauma, multimorbidity and palliative needs, is essential to deliver more equitable, inclusive and effective health responses.