Based on children in refugee camps in Mozambique this article gives an insight into the experiences of children living in a former civil war country. The article explores the direct and indirect impacts of war on disabled people such as the collapse of the health system, lack of food security, conflict, torture and landmines
There is an association between quality of intrapartum care and death. The findings also suggest an association between suboptimal care and cerebral palsy, but this seems to have a role in only a small proportion of all cases of cerebral palsy. The contribution of adverse antenatal factors in the origin of cerebral palsy needs further study
There are tables from WHO by country and region regarding issues in leprosy. The sections are registered cases, prevalence, patients on MDT, percentage covered by MDT, completed MDT and new cases.
This booklet is designed to support people to put a communication programme into effect, in and for the water sector. Offers guidance based on the experiences of many people in many countries, and outline the steps that need to be taken to develop and implement a communication strategy. Such a strategy should be designed to support the sector goal of supplying everyone in each country in the years to come with sustainable basic water supply and sanitation. Included as an appendix is a collection of short advocacy pieces which address some of the key questions raised in and by the booklet and which can be referred to or used as a short summary. Together, these pieces set out to make the case for the creation of a communication culture in the Water and Sanitation Sector
Administered by the Centre for Disability Studies (CDS) at the University of Leeds, UK. The list (started in December 1994) is reputed to be the largest of its kind in the world with 700 members from over 20 countries. It provides a forum for the exchange of ideas, information and news, particularly among researchers, students and disabled people working within a social model. This is a very active list. It is a useful place to pose questions, and sometimes covers international issues