Thread by @WHO

LIVE with @DrTedros at the Pre-Summit on #DisabilityInclusion in the Health Sector ⬇️

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@DrTedros "Many of us either experience some form of disability ourselves, or we have a family member, or friend who experiences disability. But far too often, when they seek out health care, our brothers and sisters with disability are being left behind"-@DrTedros #DisabilityInclusion

@DrTedros "The barriers they may face are numerous, including the physical environment of health facilities, the attitudes of health workers, or the communication of health information"-@DrTedros #DisabilityInclusion

@DrTedros "During #COVID19, persons with disabilities have been disproportionately affected by the disease itself, and by the public health and social measures taken by governments. This is unacceptable. It is also largely preventable, and addressable"-@DrTedros #DisabilityInclusion

@DrTedros "Achieving health and well-being for all must include addressing the barriers that prevent people with disabilities from accessing the health services they need"-@DrTedros #DisabilityInclusion

@DrTedros "Removing these barriers benefits everyone, especially vulnerable populations, older people, people with temporary limitations, or those living with chronic conditions"-@DrTedros #DisabilityInclusion

https://twitter.com/WHO/status/1481272507156119559?s=20

@DrTedros "Recognising what needs to be done is the 1st step.
The 2nd step is committing to building a disability-inclusive health sector:
-making it easier for people with disabilities to access the health services
-working with other sectors to foster #DisabilityInclusion"-@DrTedros

@DrTedros "The 3rd step, and most critical step, is to act. That requires us to listen and to engage in a continuing dialogue with persons with disabilities. WHO is committed to listening to the voices of people with disabilities"-@DrTedros #DisabilityInclusion