Africa: Publications and Resources

Summary: Disabled World's "Disability News for Africa and South Africa" compiles a diverse array of publications addressing critical issues affecting individuals with disabilities across the continent. The collection includes observational studies, such as the prevalence of witchcraft beliefs and their societal implications, and announcements like the Legs4Africa campaign supporting those with limb differences in Africa. These resources also encompass news articles, research papers, and reports from organizations and governments, addressing topics such as accessibility, healthcare, and social inclusion for people with disabilities. These articles offer valuable insights into the challenges faced by people with disabilities, highlighting areas like mental health, educational access, and social inclusion, making them pertinent resources for individuals with disabilities, seniors, and advocates seeking to understand and address these pressing concerns.

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Africa: Publications and Resources
Title of Document	Paper Author	Peer Review	Preface / Postface	Reference Number	Publish Date	Updated / Revised
Belief in Witchcraft Still Widespread	PLOS	Yes		DW-A014266	2022/11/25	2023/07/04
Mental Health Challenges for Namibia Disabled	Sabrina Kaulinge			DW-A014175	2022/09/04
They Do Not Care About Us - They Have Forgotten Us	Inclusive Futures			DW-A014030	2021/09/28
Legs4Africa Campaign Supports Those with Limb Differences in Africa	Legs4Africa			DW-A014027	2021/09/23	2023/09/14
Namibia: Leave No One Behind (LNOB) Creating Access for All	Deutsche Gesellschaft fuer Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)			DW-A013828	2020/04/30
Seriousness of Covid-19 Pandemic in Africa	The Alliance for International Medical Action (ALIMA)			DW-A013795	2020/03/19	2023/09/28
Humanitarian Crisis in the Sahel	The Alliance for International Medical Action (ALIMA)			DW-A013733	2019/11/06	2019/11/07
Youth With Disabilities Resolve to Affirm Their Identity	Youth Day Disability Awareness Event			DW-A013477	2018/06/20	2024/02/29
South Africa Youth Day Event Tackles Disability Exclusion & Social Barriers	Ian C. Langtree		✓ Preface ✓ Postface	DW-A013464	2018/06/12	2025/04/21
Climate Change Likely to be More Deadly in Poor African Settlements	Johns Hopkins University			DW-A013081	2017/11/13	2018/10/10
Ghana Seeks to End Chaining of 'Mad' People	Modern Ghana			DW-A013046	2017/10/23
South Africa Should Prioritize Implementing Inclusive Education for Children with Disabilities	Human Rights Watch			DW-A013007	2017/09/23
Trip To Mbale Uganda Proves Disability Is Not Inability	Purple Shoots			DW-A012943	2017/07/31
$24.2M and Scholarships to Advance Inclusive Higher Education for Youth with Disabilities in Ethiopia and Africa	Queen's University			DW-A012628	2017/01/16	2023/04/16
#OperationRehab Initiative Providing Disabled Africans Free Treatment in India	Ian C. Langtree			DW-A012610	2017/01/11
Attacks Against Persons with Albinism - Who are the Masterminds?	United Nations (UN)	Yes		DW-A012348	2016/09/02	2023/07/04
Confronting Diseases in Africa: Noncommunicable Diseases in Africa and the Global South	SAGE			DW-A012082	2016/04/03
People With Disabilities Abused and Exploited in Somaliland	Amnesty International			DW-A011691	2015/10/27	2018/05/01
Children with Disabilities Denied Education in South Africa	Human Rights Watch			DW-A011555	2015/08/20	2021/08/08
South Africa Ready to Deal with Ebola	Brand South Africa			DW-A010900	2014/11/27
African Nodding Syndrome Disease May be Spread by Blackflies	Elsevier Health Sciences			DW-A010659	2014/10/06
Schools in Kenya Reject Children with Disabilities	War & Peace Reporting			DW-A010531	2014/08/19	2021/11/15
Africa Still Mired in Poverty Despite Growth Reports	Michigan State University			DW-A09895	2013/10/02	2024/12/25
Child Marriages: An Appalling Violation of Human Rights	Hoffman & Hoffman Worldwide			DW-A09622	2013/03/07	2021/05/16
Report on Abuse Against Persons with Disability in Ghana - Human Rights Watch	Ghana News			DW-A09317	2012/10/04	2017/10/23
Rights of Disabled Children in Africa - UNICEF	United Nations			DW-A09072	2012/06/17
Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon Awareness Initiative	George W. Bush Institute			DW-A08702	2011/12/03	2021/11/18
Extreme Hunger Ravaging Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia in Africa	Concern Worldwide US			DW-A08188	2011/07/15
Cholera Vaccination Strategies for Zimbabwe	University of Florida			DW-A07847	2011/06/03
Disabled Youths Violently Evicted in Freetown	Disability News Africa			DW-A07666	2011/05/16
IBM Brings Smarter Healthcare to Nigeria's Cross River State	IBM			DW-A07406	2011/04/11	2012/06/29
Infant Hydrocephalus Linked to Farm Animals in Uganda	Penn State			DW-A06554	2011/01/03	2014/11/01
Jordan Encourages Education and Rehabilitation for Disabled	Placidway			DW-A06473	2010/12/20
New MenAfriVac Meningitis Vaccine to Eradicate Epidemics in Africa	Ian C. Langtree			DW-A06413	2010/12/11	2016/06/13
Dual HIV and Tuberculosis Epidemic Demands Urgent Action	IEWY			DW-A06336	2010/12/02
Employ People with Disabilities - Disability News Africa	Xingwana			DW-A06196	2010/11/15
Substandard and Counterfeit Antimalarial Drugs in Ghana	U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention			DW-A06141	2010/11/08
New Method for Control of Malaria Applied in Africa	The Hebrew University of Jerusalem			DW-A06136	2010/11/08
Tinnitus in Seniors Impacts Quality of Life	American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery			DW-A05748	2010/10/07
Barriers and Abuse for Women with Disabilities in Uganda	Human Right Watch (HRW)			DW-A05139	2010/08/30
inABLE Connects Africa's Visually-Impaired Students with Assistive Technology	www.inable.org			DW-A05122	2010/08/28
Forced Suspension of World Vision Leaves Thousands of Lives in Jeopardy in Somalia	WORLD VISION CANADA			DW-A04925	2010/08/16	2013/07/12
South African Disability Rights Leader Named United Nations Special Rapporteur Of Commission For Social Development	Department of Public Information			DW-A05123	2009/08/13	2010/08/28

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