The Assistive Technology Country Capacity Assessment was completed as part of the AT2030 program. The AT2030 program is funded by UK aid from the UK government and led by the Global Disability Innovation Hub. Developing of the report has been a participatory process, involving extensive review of government and other policy documents and reports including: The…
Uganda rapid Assistive Technology Assessment
The government is gradually prioritizing rehabilitation and assistive technology services in health system as an essential healthcare service that is integral in the attainment of the universal health coverage goal of leave no one behind and sustainable development Goal 3. The Uganda rapid assistive technology assessment (rATA) report has been developed by the ministry of health with technical assistance from WHO and financial support from USAID ReLAB-HS activity that is strengthening rehabilitation and assistive technology (AT) in the health system in Uganda. The findings and recommendations from the Uganda rapid assistive technology assessment (rATA) report will guide the development of the first national rehabilitation and assistive technology strategic plan and the first assistive technology priority list (APL) which will help to streamline the rehabilitation and assistive technology agenda in Uganda.
Details
Publisher Name:
The Republic of Ghana, Ministry of Health
Publisher Website:
https://www.moh.gov.gh/
Publication Year:
2023
Languages:
English
Country or Region:
Uganda
Categories:
Report
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