The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to develop a strategic work plan on rehabilitation and assistive technology for people living with disabilities.
The director of Family Health Department, Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Dr Ahmad Muhammad Ozi, stated this Wednesday in his opening speech during the 3 Day National Stakeholders Zero Draft Review Meeting of the National Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Strategic Plan organised by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare in collaboration with World Health Organization, (WHO).
He said the strategic work plan is first in the history of Nigeria and this aligns with the priorities of the ministry.
“The issue of universal health coverage cannot be over emphasised and everybody should be carried along as far as health is concerned,” he said.
Dr Ozi added that a strategic plan is the way forward to provide and support those with disabilities.
He stated that the government cannot do it alone, saying, “We need partners, private sector and stakeholders on board to achieve the development of a strategic work plan on rehabilitation and assistive technology.”
Also speaking, Regional Rehabilitation Consultant – Africa, Dr Nassib Tawa, said health and social development perspective and investment in rehabilitation and assistive products is an investment in human capital because once you restore these people back to function, they will contribute to the social economic development of the society and nation.
