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 (43 Items)
Title & Author	Ed	Publish Revised
Belief in Witchcraft Still Widespread - PLOS		2022/11/25 2023/07/04
Mental Health Challenges for Namibia Disabled - Sabrina Kaulinge		2022/09/04 2026/03/03
They Do Not Care About Us - They Have Forgotten Us - Inclusive Futures		2021/09/28
Legs4Africa Campaign Supports Those with Limb Differences in Africa - Legs4Africa		2021/09/23 2023/09/14
Namibia: Leave No One Behind (LNOB) Creating Access for All - Deutsche Gesellschaft fuer Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)		2020/04/30
Seriousness of Covid-19 Pandemic in Africa - The Alliance for International Medical Action (ALIMA)		2020/03/19 2023/09/28
Humanitarian Crisis in the Sahel - The Alliance for International Medical Action (ALIMA)		2019/11/06 2019/11/07
Youth With Disabilities Resolve to Affirm Their Identity - Youth Day Disability Awareness Event		2018/06/20 2024/02/29
South Africa Youth Day Event Tackles Disability Exclusion & Social Barriers - Ian C. Langtree	✓ ✓	2018/06/12 2025/04/21
Climate Change Likely to be More Deadly in Poor African Settlements - Johns Hopkins University		2017/11/13 2018/10/10
Ghana Seeks to End Chaining of 'Mad' People - Modern Ghana		2017/10/23
South Africa Should Prioritize Implementing Inclusive Education for Children with Disabilities - Human Rights Watch		2017/09/23
Trip To Mbale Uganda Proves Disability Is Not Inability - Purple Shoots		2017/07/31
$24.2M and Scholarships to Advance Inclusive Higher Education for Youth with Disabilities in Ethiopia and Africa - Queen's University		2017/01/16 2023/04/16
#OperationRehab Initiative Providing Disabled Africans Free Treatment in India - Ian C. Langtree		2017/01/11
Attacks Against Persons with Albinism - Who are the Masterminds? - United Nations (UN)		2016/09/02 2023/07/04
Confronting Diseases in Africa: Noncommunicable Diseases in Africa and the Global South - SAGE		2016/04/03
People With Disabilities Abused and Exploited in Somaliland - Amnesty International		2015/10/27 2018/05/01
Children with Disabilities Denied Education in South Africa - Human Rights Watch		2015/08/20 2021/08/08
South Africa Ready to Deal with Ebola - Brand South Africa		2014/11/27
African Nodding Syndrome Disease May be Spread by Blackflies - Elsevier Health Sciences		2014/10/06
Schools in Kenya Reject Children with Disabilities - War & Peace Reporting		2014/08/19 2021/11/15
Africa Still Mired in Poverty Despite Growth Reports - Michigan State University		2013/10/02 2024/12/25
Child Marriages: An Appalling Violation of Human Rights - Hoffman & Hoffman Worldwide		2013/03/07 2021/05/16
Report on Abuse Against Persons with Disability in Ghana - Human Rights Watch - Ghana News		2012/10/04 2017/10/23
Rights of Disabled Children in Africa - UNICEF - United Nations		2012/06/17
Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon Awareness Initiative - George W. Bush Institute		2011/12/03 2021/11/18
Extreme Hunger Ravaging Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia in Africa - Concern Worldwide US		2011/07/15
Cholera Vaccination Strategies for Zimbabwe - University of Florida		2011/06/03
Disabled Youths Violently Evicted in Freetown - Disability News Africa		2011/05/16
IBM Brings Smarter Healthcare to Nigeria's Cross River State - IBM		2011/04/11 2012/06/29
Infant Hydrocephalus Linked to Farm Animals in Uganda - Penn State		2011/01/03 2014/11/01
Jordan Encourages Education and Rehabilitation for Disabled - Placidway		2010/12/20
New MenAfriVac Meningitis Vaccine to Eradicate Epidemics in Africa - Ian C. Langtree		2010/12/11 2016/06/13
Dual HIV and Tuberculosis Epidemic Demands Urgent Action - IEWY		2010/12/02
Employ People with Disabilities - Disability News Africa - Xingwana		2010/11/15
Substandard and Counterfeit Antimalarial Drugs in Ghana - U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention		2010/11/08
New Method for Control of Malaria Applied in Africa - The Hebrew University of Jerusalem		2010/11/08
Tinnitus in Seniors Impacts Quality of Life - American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery		2010/10/07
Barriers and Abuse for Women with Disabilities in Uganda - Human Right Watch (HRW)		2010/08/30
inABLE Connects Africa's Visually-Impaired Students with Assistive Technology - inABLE		2010/08/28
Forced Suspension of World Vision Leaves Thousands of Lives in Jeopardy in Somalia - WORLD VISION CANADA		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		2009/08/13 2010/08/28

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