Challenges and barriers for implementation of the World Health Organization Global Disability Action Plan in low- and middle- income countries
Fary Khan, Mayowa Ojo Owolabi, Bhasker Amatya, Talhatu Kolapo Hamzat, Adesola Ogunniyi, Helen Oshinowo, Alaeldin Elmalik, Mary P. Galea
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Royal Melbourne Hospital, 34-54 Poplar Road, Parkville, Melbourne, Victoria 3052, Australia. E-mail: fary.khan@mh.org.au
DOI: 10.2340/16501977-2276
Lay Abstract
Disability and rehabilitation is an emerging global priority to address the rights and needs of persons with disability (PwD). Despite differences in the healthcare systems and practices in many developing countries, there are also many similarities in challenges faced by both health care professionals and PwD. The WHO ‘Global Disability Action Plan’ provides specific actions to strengthen and support rehabilitation services. This article identifies potential barriers and facilitators for the implementation of GDAP from the Nigerian perspective compared with those reported in Madagascar, Pakistan and Mongolia.
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