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2016, Number 3

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MEDICC Review 2016; 18 (3)

Improving disability care in countries of the Bolivarian Alliance for the peoples of our America

Portuondo-Sao M, Cobas-Ruiz M, Zacca-Peña E, Lantigua-Cruz A, López-García J, Boligán-Jomarrón Y, Leyva-Serrano M, Herrera-Armenteros A, Morales-Suárez IR

Language: English
References: 17
Page: 22-24
PDF size: 117.45 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Persons with disabilities constitute one of the most vulnerable groups in every society; their identification, assessment and care present a major challenge. In 2001–2003, Cuba conducted the first comprehensive national study of persons with disabilities in the Americas. In 2007–2010, the study was replicated in Bolivia, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Venezuela, at their governments’ request. Study results have enabled implementation of strategies with substancial impact on human health in these countries. In response to it, more than a million medical consultations were provided by professionals whose specialties are lacking in the participating countries, including 139,772 clinical genetic consultations. Once each country’s needs were identified, Cuba provided technical assistance with equipment supplied by Venezuela. The study led to development of public policies and programs for disability prevention and care of disabled persons in Bolivia, Ecuador, Nicaragua and Venezuela, and the opening of the National Medical Genetics Center and orthotic and prosthetic laboratories in Venezuela, and rehabilitation centers in Bolivia.


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