At the Seventy-first World Health Assembly, the World Health Assembly passed a resolution: WHA71.8. Improving access to assistive technology.
World Health Assembly (WHA) Resolution 78.7: Primary prevention and integrated care for sensory impairments including vision impairment and hearing loss, across the life course
This recent resolution calls for life-course, integrated approaches to prevent and manage vision and hearing impairments. It urges Member States to embed screenings, assistive technologies, rehabilitative services, and inclusive communication (e.g. sign language, captioning) into national health plans, particularly via primary healthcare. The goal is to reduce the burden of sensory impairments with equitable access across populations.
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Publisher Name:
World Health Organization (WHO)
Publisher Website:
https://www.who.int/
Publication Year:
2025
Languages:
English
Categories:
Awareness raising and advocacy, Evidence and data, General resources, Resolution
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