Session title | Mobility & Assistive Technology Access | ||
Coordinator | Dr. Berit Hamer | ||
Hosts | Ottobock | ||
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Session abstract | The rising need for assistive technology globally, linked to the growing burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), represents a major challenge for current health systems. Mobility devices and related rehabilitation are critical to health and well-being, enabling active participation in society and the leading of an independent and dignified life. Nonetheless, today in many low and middle-income countries over 90 percent persons in need do not have access to such products and services, often exposing them to poverty and exclusion. The discussion will explore:
What needs to be done to improve access to quality mobility devices and services as part of national public and global health strategies? How can new technologies contribute to scaling up these services? |
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Session Format (select one) | Panel Discussion 1 | Workshop | Plenary |
Chairs | Chair: Prof. Khama Rogo, World Bank Group
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Speakers | Title | Contact | Status |
Speaker 1 (Policy/Government) | |||
Speaker 2 (Academia) | |||
Speaker 3 (Civil Society) | Dr. Vincent Karuhanga | confirmed | |
Speaker 4 (Private sector) | Dr. Berit Hamer | Ottobock SE | confirmed | |
Speaker 5 (Optional) | |||
Speaker 6 (Optional) |
Event Timeslots (1)
ROOM 2 ALBERT
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PD 1