Since outbreak of the Covid 19 in Sept 2019 in China and the world, more than 25 million people have infected now and more than 8 hundred thousand people have died as a result of the virus all over the world (the number is increasing daily). The virus is still
This is the second World Health Day to fall during the COVID-19 pandemic – the world’s worst peacetime health crisis in a century. It comes amidst gruelling and painful times for the world’s people who are dealing with the impacts of the pandemic, including those working in the health sector. As of 1 April 2021, […]
Rehabilitation and assistive technology to build a fairer, healthier world Statement in the lead up to the World Health Day, 7th April 2021This year’s World Health Day sheds light on the need to “build a fairer, healthier world”. This issue could not be more relevant, as the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted
Mardi le 6 avril 2021 de 13h – 15h, heure d’Europe centrale – Consultation en Afrique sur l’inclusion de la RBC dans la résolution de l’OMS sur l’atteinte d’un meilleur état de santé possible pour les personnes handicapées https://forms.gle/QpDXcoZLRm6NknwN6
While the number of people vaccinated in the province continues to rise, a Saskatchewan doctor is raising concern about a segment of the population she feels is being left behind. She worries that if priority isn’t given to the population group, lives will be at stake.
April 6th, 2021 Tuesday 1 pm – 3 pm Central European Time – Consultation in Africa on inclusion of CBR into WHA resolution on highest attainable standard of health for people with disabilities. https://forms.gle/zyLwQmCEAmHrK4oJ7
The ability to hear is a gift human beings are given to appreciate the amazing beauty of the world around us. It bestows aesthetics to life. It is also the medium for our learning and social interaction. From my own personal experience as a child with a disability, I know the value of education and […]
Human rights for deaf people including WFD was established in Rome, Italy in 1951 and is an international non-governmental organisation with membership comprising 135 Ordinary Members as of 31 December 2018 in addition to Individual Members, Associate Members and International […]
Join us on 26 February for the virtual launch of the WHO Rehabilitation Competency Framework (RCF)! Competency frameworks are a key mechanism for ensuring the knowledge, skills and behaviours of the workforce align with the needs of populations and are a critical tool in workforce strengthening. The RCF is an important resource for the rehabilitation […]
The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) was mandated to spearhead the development of a National Development Plan, Vision 2030 Jamaica that would guide Jamaica into achieving developed country status by 2030. A succinct and yet broad vision was crafted – Jamaica the place of choice to live, work, raise families and do business – as […]
