A REFLECTION ON THE PRESENT CONJUNCTURE
This inaugural Special Issue of Social and Health Sciences enters into, and thus must also speak to, a
world which increasingly demands transformative social change.
A f r i c a n C o m m u n i t y o n A s s i s t i v e t e c h n o l o g y
ACAT promotes a systems strengthening approach to equitable access to and use of AT in Africa.
In this issue we reference the launch of the WHO Assistive Products Specifications, the World Hearing
Policy brief on Community Based Rehabilitation Context Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) is implemented in more than 100 countries globally as a key community development strategy for the delivery of the rights of persons with disabilities in line with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD). In the wake of […]
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 […]
