Africa is currently facing a period of increasing socioeconomic and health challenges. The growing need for rehabilitation and assistive technologies contrasts with the scarcity of resources, making a concerted and efficient approach more urgent than ever. In this context, the African Federation of Rehabilitation Professionals (FATO) reaffirms its commitment to revitalizing the sector, relying on […]
The estimated incidence of Down syndrome is between 1 in 1,000 to 1 in 1,100 live births worldwide. All governments are urged to Improve the Support Systems for persons with Down Syndrome. What is World Down Syndrome Day? World Down Syndrome Day is on 21 March every year. It is a global awareness day which […]
The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) is the body of independent experts which monitors implementation of the Convention by the States parties. Throughout this session, it will hold constructive dialogues with, and issue Concluding Observations on, Tuvalu 🇹🇻, Dominican Republic🇩🇴, Vietnam🇻🇳, Canada🇨🇦, European Union🇪🇺 and Palau🇵🇼. Worldwide, there are an estimated […]
The World Hearing Forum, with over 200 members, drives a global advocacy initiative that provides a common platform and narrative for all stakeholders to collaborate and raise awareness about the need and means for ear and hearing care through its 5 workstreams: (1) Make Listening Safe, (2) World Hearing Day, (3) Changemakers (4) External Relations Members Engagement, to achieve […]
On the 9-12th September 2024, CBR Africa network held the 7th CBR/CBID Africa conference that took place at the Imperial resort beach hotel Entebbe, Uganda. During which the General Assembly was conducted on the 11th and 12th/9/2024 where members agreed to have five regional representatives for the International Advisory Board from the five regions of […]
Welcome to the January 2025 edition of the Rehabilitation International Newsletter! In this issue, we bring you several key highlights: A 100-day Interim Report from the RI President, outlining advocacy principles, commissions, committees, task forces, the Youth Forum,membership updates, and more. A report on a project aimed at promoting inclusive education in Zambia, titled “Promoting […]
The World Health Organization (WHO), the International Disability Alliance (IDA), the Global Disability Fund (formerly, the UNPRPD), and the International Disability and Development Consortium (IDDC) are co-hosting an event on Health equity for persons with disabilities under the auspices of the Global Disability Summit 2025. This event will take place on 6 February 2025 from […]
As we gear up for the eagerly awaited World Hearing Day 2025, WHO has prepared various materials for partners worldwide to use in their advocacy and celebration efforts. To enhance engagement and share essential information, we’ve crafted an informative webinar to equip you with everything you need to know about this important event. Here’s what […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) is delighted to announce its collaboration with Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) for an upcoming webinar titled Rehabilitation and dementia: global, national and personal perspectives, scheduled for 21 January 2025 at 1:00 pm GMT. Rehabilitation services following a dementia diagnosis are a valuable strategy for helping individuals maintain their autonomy. This approach ensures […]
Background Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions are conditions affecting bones and joints such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, back pain and neck pain. They are some of the most common health conditions within populations and cause difficulties in functioning for those who experience them. Addressing musculoskeletal conditions is an important challenge for health systems in all countries around […]
