how health financing practices can be harnessed to promote the delivery of rehabilitation services is limited. This document is the first WHO resource on health financing for rehabilitation. It considers current practices for financing rehabilitation services, frames
major challenges and opportunities, and offers guidance to decision-makers engaged in strengthening…
WHO-ITU global standard for accessibility of telehealth services
Telehealth is a service that has been widely applied in many countries for decades now. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of telehealth services has increased substantially in many countries, becoming a basic need for the general population. While telehealth provides the means for an equitable health service provision, in reality many persons with disabilities experience difficulties and challenges accessing and using telehealth services. To address this, the World Health Organization and the International Telecommunication Union developed jointly a global standard for accessibility of telehealth services. This includes provisions for assistive technology users.
Details
Publisher Name:
World Health Organization (WHO), International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
Publisher Website:
https://www.who.int/
Publication Year:
2022
Languages:
English, French, Portuguese
Country or Region:
ALL
Categories:
Awareness raising and advocacy, Evidence and data, Report
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