World Health Organization (WHO) published this video item, entitled “Persons with disabilities share their experiences of accessing health information” – below is their description.
Persons with disabilities have the right to the highest attainable standard of health. However, persisting barriers prevent them from accessing the health services they need. To ensure the voices of persons with disabilities are heard, we asked 13 persons with disabilities from India, Kenya, Nigeria and Zambia to share their experiences of accessing health information and sexual and reproductive health services. This is what they shared with us.
This film was produced by the World Health Organization, Liliane Foundation, Humanity & Inclusion, Sightsavers and The Leprosy Mission Nigeria.
The following representatives of organisations of persons of disabilities are featured in the film.
India:
Geetika Chandra, Shanta Memorial Rehabilitation Centre
Kenya:
Jane Kihungi, Women Challenged to Challenge
Nigeria:
Blessing Ujunwa, Nigeria Association of the Blind
Onyemaechi Constance Nneka, The Albino Foundation
Sulaymon A. Ujah, International Disability Alliance
Lois Auta, Network of Disabled Women
Grace Jerry, Inclusive Friends Association
Hellen Udoye Beyioku-Alase, Deaf Women Allow Initiative
Lawali Mohammed, The Leprosy Mission Nigeria
Sadia Abubarkar, The Leprosy Mission Nigeria
Rasak Adekoya, Sightsavers
Zambia:
Lundu Mwanakasale, Holy Family Centre
Learn more about WHO’s work on disability at: https://www.who.int/health-topics/disability
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