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Disability and COVID-19: ensuring no one is left behind
, Alarcos Cieza1, Kaloyan Kamenov2
1World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland.
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|August 21, 2021
Summary
Persons with disabilities face disproportionate risks during public health emergencies like Coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). Ensuring their rights and needs is crucial for achieving equity in emergency response and recovery.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Disability Studies
- Human Rights
Background:
- The United Nations' Sustainable Development Agenda emphasizes protecting vulnerable populations.
- Public health emergencies exacerbate existing inequalities, disproportionately affecting persons with disabilities.
Discussion:
- The Coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic highlighted the heightened vulnerability of persons with disabilities.
- Systematic inclusion of disability needs is essential for effective emergency response and recovery.
- Failure to address these needs perpetuates inequity during health crises.
Key Insights:
- Persons with disabilities experience unique challenges during health emergencies.
- Proactive planning and targeted interventions are necessary to safeguard this population.
- Disability inclusion is a prerequisite for achieving universal health security.
Outlook:
- Future public health strategies must integrate disability-specific considerations.
- Strengthening the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities is vital for global resilience.
- Achieving true equity requires continuous attention to vulnerable groups in all emergency preparedness frameworks.
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