Recommendations
In the interest of contributing towards policy implementation,
ZPP recommends the Ministry of Health and Child Care to:
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Work closely with the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare for
coordination and collaboration to ensure that persons with
disabilities
have
access
to
healthcare
services
that
are
disability sensitive, including appropriate interventions and
services designed to minimize physical and attitudinal barriers.
Train all health care professionals (students and in-service
staff) on how to interact with PWDs, respecting the human
rights of all citizens regardless, dignity, and reasonable
accommodation for persons with disabilities.
Ensure sign language interpretation services are available in all
public health care facilities. Some healthcare students and
professionals are trained to use Sign Language.
The curriculum of all health care students and allied health
professional courses must include the subject of disability as an
examinable subject, including ensuring accessible information
and communication and the rights of persons with disabilities in
health care settings.
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