The healthcare sector is one of the pillars of the social and solidarity economy. Despite challenges in accessing healthcare in France, many solutions exist, particularly thanks to organizations and professionals in the social and solidarity economy. On Tuesday, April 7, the CRESS of Martinique highlighted its work in support of healthcare.
For Better Access to Healthcare in Martinique
To mark World Health Day, which took place on Tuesday, April 7, CRESS highlights the connection between the social and solidarity economy and the health sector. Professionals in the social and solidarity economy take concrete, day-to-day action to develop solutions that promote public health.
In a region like Martinique, this initiative is essential for ensuring the population’s access to healthcare. «In our region, which faces specific challenges (an aging population, rising economic insecurity, sometimes limited access to local health services, growing needs for support, and the importance of home-based care), social and solidarity economy (SSE) actors play a vital role,» emphasizes the CRESS of Martinique.
Health & Social Services
«22 % of private-sector jobs in the human health sector in Martinique are part of the social and solidarity economy (SSE), representing 576 jobs spread across 23 institutions,» announced the CRESS of Martinique. «Beyond access to care, health also depends on social and economic determinants: living conditions, support, prevention, and social ties. Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) organizations play a central role in addressing these various challenges.»
This year’s World Health Day is themed: «Unite for Health. Support Science.» Against the backdrop of tight budgets and a generally aging population, the issue of health brings into sharp focus numerous challenges ranging from social dynamics to access to care. The unity of professionals in the social and solidarity economy (SSE) makes it possible (and will continue to make it possible in the future) to support the most vulnerable, particularly through funding for science.
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