Disability News: Africa and South Africa | Publications
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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| Title and Description | Ed | Publish Revised |
|---|---|---|
| Belief in Witchcraft Still Widespread Witchcraft beliefs are still widespread worldwide, with prevalence related to cultural, institutional, psychological, and socioeconomic characteristics. | 25 Nov 2022 4 Jul 2023 | |
| Mental Health Challenges for Namibia Disabled Mental health challenges for persons with disabilities in Namibia. There is a significant connection between disability and mental health, and that connection is more complex than it might seem. | 4 Sep 2022 3 Mar 2026 | |
| They Do Not Care About Us - They Have Forgotten Us New research shows disability organizations were unsung heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic. This report is based on the key findings and implications from three studies conducted as part of the Inclusive Futures Programme, funded by UK Aid. | 28 Sep 2021 | |
| Legs4Africa Campaign Supports Those with Limb Differences in Africa Legs4Africa launches its very own fundraising campaign to raise awareness and £100,000 to support those with limb differences in sub-Saharan Africa. | 23 Sep 2021 14 Sep 2023 | |
| Namibia: Leave No One Behind (LNOB) Creating Access for All Leave No One Behind (LNOB) a disability accessibility standard for all public buildings and infrastructure has been created in Namibia. | 30 Apr 2020 | |
| Seriousness of Covid-19 Pandemic in Africa International NGO ALIMA warns of seriousness of the situation in Africa and calls for emergency deployment of staff, medicine and materials necessary for humanitarian activities. | 19 Mar 2020 28 Sep 2023 | |
| Humanitarian Crisis in the Sahel Large-scale population displacements, armed attacks and high levels of food insecurity have contributed to a humanitarian emergency in the 3 border zone of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger. | 6 Nov 2019 7 Nov 2019 | |
| Youth With Disabilities Resolve to Affirm Their Identity Youth Day Disability Awareness Event held at Soshanguve Crossing Mall attracts young persons with disabilities together with their abled-bodied counterparts. | 20 Jun 2018 29 Feb 2024 | |
| South Africa Youth Day Event Tackles Disability Exclusion & Social Barriers Youth-led event in Soshanguve addresses disability exclusion, citing 7.5% SA disability rates and historical activism to drive inclusive change. | ✓ ✓ | 12 Jun 2018 21 Apr 2025 |
| Climate Change Likely to be More Deadly in Poor African Settlements Conditions in crowded, urban settlements in Africa make effects of climate change worse, pushing temperatures to dangerous heights for children and seniors. | 13 Nov 2017 10 Oct 2018 | |
| Ghana Seeks to End Chaining of 'Mad' People It is time for the Ghana government to invest in mental health services, so people with psychosocial disabilities can get support, instead of ending up in shackles. | 23 Oct 2017 | |
| South Africa Should Prioritize Implementing Inclusive Education for Children with Disabilities Human Rights Watch notes the recommendations calling on South Africa to prioritize implementing inclusive education for children with disabilities. | 23 Sep 2017 | |
| Trip To Mbale Uganda Proves Disability Is Not Inability Story of a Welsh woman with disabilities who travelled to Uganda to find out how disabled people there are creating their own income. | 31 Jul 2017 | |
| $24.2M and Scholarships to Advance Inclusive Higher Education for Youth with Disabilities in Ethiopia and Africa USD$24.2 million partnership to advance inclusive higher education for young people with disabilities in Ethiopia and Africa as part of The MasterCard Foundations Scholars Program. | 16 Jan 2017 16 Apr 2023 | |
| #OperationRehab Initiative Providing Disabled Africans Free Treatment in India #OperationRehab to offer free or subsidised medical treatment, rehabilitation, education and skills development to disabled Africans over the next few years. | 11 Jan 2017 | |
| Attacks Against Persons with Albinism - Who are the Masterminds? Despite successes in tackling crimes against persons with albinism in Mozambique, authorities are yet to identify and arrest the masterminds behind such crimes. | 2 Sep 2016 4 Jul 2023 | |
| Confronting Diseases in Africa: Noncommunicable Diseases in Africa and the Global South Publication of Health Education and Behavior's (HE&B) supplement, Noncommunicable Diseases in Africa and the Global South. | 3 Apr 2016 | |
| People With Disabilities Abused and Exploited in Somaliland People with disabilities in Somalia at risk of forced marriage, violence, rape and repeated forced evictions. | 27 Oct 2015 1 May 2018 | |
| Children with Disabilities Denied Education in South Africa Human Rights Watch release report showing estimated half a million children with disabilities shut out of South Africa education system. | 20 Aug 2015 8 Aug 2021 | |
| South Africa Ready to Deal with Ebola Brand South Africa and DoC convene high level discussion with stakeholders on how the country is responding to Ebola outbreak in West Africa. | 27 Nov 2014 | |
| African Nodding Syndrome Disease May be Spread by Blackflies New nodding syndrome (NS) transmission theory may offer important clues to guide new research. | 6 Oct 2014 | |
| Schools in Kenya Reject Children with Disabilities Government of Kenya urged to make greater efforts to ensure education for people with disabilities. | 19 Aug 2014 15 Nov 2021 | |
| Africa Still Mired in Poverty Despite Growth Reports New survey results show disconnect between reported growth and persistence of poverty among ordinary African citizens. | 2 Oct 2013 25 Dec 2024 | |
| Child Marriages: An Appalling Violation of Human Rights Information and statistics on child marriage an appalling violation of human rights that robs girls of education, health and long-term prospects. | 7 Mar 2013 16 May 2021 | |
| Report on Abuse Against Persons with Disability in Ghana - Human Rights Watch Report states people with mental disabilities suffer severe abuses in psychiatric institutions and spiritual healing centers in Ghana. | 4 Oct 2012 23 Oct 2017 | |
| Rights of Disabled Children in Africa - UNICEF The Convention stipulates that children with disabilities should be protected against all forms of discrimination. | 17 Jun 2012 | |
| Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon Awareness Initiative Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon is an innovative partnership to leverage public and private investments in global health to combat cervical and breast cancer in developing nations in Sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America. | 3 Dec 2011 18 Nov 2021 | |
| Extreme Hunger Ravaging Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia in Africa The worlds worst food crisis is devastating large areas of Kenya Ethiopia and Somalia in Africa. | 15 Jul 2011 | |
| Cholera Vaccination Strategies for Zimbabwe Analyzing how a cholera outbreak would spread in Zimbabwe is providing insights into most effective vaccination strategies for preventing future cholera epidemics. | 3 Jun 2011 | |
| Disabled Youths Violently Evicted in Freetown Bailiffs and police personnel forcefully and unlawfully entered a property at in Freetown in order to violently evict over 300 disabled youths mostly children and young women. | 16 May 2011 | |
| IBM Brings Smarter Healthcare to Nigeria's Cross River State IBM announces details of involvement with government programs in Cross River State Nigeria aimed at providing access to free healthcare and alleviating poverty. | 11 Apr 2011 29 Jun 2012 | |
| Infant Hydrocephalus Linked to Farm Animals in Uganda Hydrocephalus in Ugandan children and other developing countries is seasonal linked to farm animals and partly caused by previous bacterial infection. | 3 Jan 2011 1 Nov 2014 | |
| Jordan Encourages Education and Rehabilitation for Disabled Jordan is setting an example in standardizing and demanding social educational vocational and rehabilitative care for the disabled. | 20 Dec 2010 | |
| New MenAfriVac Meningitis Vaccine to Eradicate Epidemics in Africa MenAfriVac vaccine designed specifically for Africa expected to help health workers eliminate meningococcal A epidemics. | 11 Dec 2010 13 Jun 2016 | |
| Dual HIV and Tuberculosis Epidemic Demands Urgent Action Epidemic of tuberculosis (TB) and HIV is devastating Swaziland cutting life expectancy from 60 years to just 31. | 2 Dec 2010 | |
| Employ People with Disabilities - Disability News Africa Minister for Women Children and Persons with Disabilities Lulu Xingwana has called on the private sector to employ people with disabilities. | 15 Nov 2010 | |
| Substandard and Counterfeit Antimalarial Drugs in Ghana Substandard and Counterfeit Antimalarial Drugs in Ghana Discovered by Cooperative Program of USP Ghana Food and Drugs Board. | 8 Nov 2010 | |
| New Method for Control of Malaria Applied in Africa Research has demonstrated a new and safe insect control method can bring about a serious decline in malaria-bearing mosquitoes in afflicted regions in the world. | 8 Nov 2010 | |
| Tinnitus in Seniors Impacts Quality of Life Tinnitus is common among elderly Nigerians and associated with treatable health conditions like otitis media rhinosinusitis head injury and hypertension. | 7 Oct 2010 | |
| Barriers and Abuse for Women with Disabilities in Uganda Women with disabilities in northern Uganda experience ongoing discrimination and sexual and gender-based violence. | 30 Aug 2010 | |
| inABLE Connects Africa's Visually-Impaired Students with Assistive Technology inABLE envisions a day when blind and visually impaired students all over Africa have convenient access to life-changing computer based educational tools. | 28 Aug 2010 | |
| Forced Suspension of World Vision Leaves Thousands of Lives in Jeopardy in Somalia Children in Somalia were receiving vital nutritional feeding before it was forced to suspend operations by militant group Al-Shabaab. | 16 Aug 2010 12 Jul 2013 | |
| South African Disability Rights Leader Named United Nations Special Rapporteur Of Commission For Social Development Shuaib Chalklen of South Africa appointed Special Rapporteur on Disability of the Commission for Social Development. | 13 Aug 2009 28 Aug 2010 |
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