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  1. Disability - World Health Organization (WHO)

    Dec 3, 2025 · WHO works to fully integrate and promote disability inclusion in the health sector. It works to ensure persons with disabilities: have equitable access to effective health services; …

  2. Disability - World Health Organization (WHO)

    Mar 7, 2023 · WHO fact sheet on disability and health provides key facts and information on unmet needs for health care, secondary conditions, how lives of disabled people affected, …

  3. 10 Facts on disability - World Health Organization (WHO)

    Mar 7, 2023 · Health equity for persons with disabilities is a global health priority – 1 in 6 people worldwide has significant disability, and this number is expected to increase.

  4. International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF)

    The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health, known more commonly as ICF, is a classification of health and health-related domains. As the functioning and disability of …

  5. Mental disorders - World Health Organization (WHO)

    Sep 30, 2025 · There are many different types of mental disorders. Mental disorders may also be referred to as mental health conditions. The latter is a broader term covering mental disorders, …

  6. Assistive technology - World Health Organization (WHO)

    Jan 2, 2024 · older people children and adults with disabilities people with long term health conditions such as diabetes, stroke and dementia. Benefits of assistive technology Assistive …

  7. Deafness and hearing loss - World Health Organization (WHO)

    Feb 26, 2025 · Deafness and hearing loss fact sheet from WHO: providing key facts and information on causes, impact, prevention, identification, management and WHO response.

  8. Noncommunicable Diseases, Rehabilitation and Disability

    The Sensory Functions, Disability and Rehabilitation (SDR) unit is responsible for leading, coordinating and promoting global action to address sensory impairments, strengthen …

  9. Assistive technology - World Health Organization (WHO)

    Jun 23, 2025 · Assistive technology enables and promotes inclusion and participation, especially of persons with disability, aging populations, and people with non-communicable diseases. …

  10. Persons with disabilities tell their stories

    Jun 28, 2021 · The video features persons with disabilities from India, Kenya, Nigeria and Zambia share their experiences when accessing health care services. See how persisting barriers …