According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are 61 million disabled adults in the United States – 1 in every four adults, 1 in every four women, and 2 in every five adults aged 65 and up. Although there are many ways to define disability, it is frequently described as any visible,…

There are over ten million people living with epilepsy in Africa, and 80% of them do not receive treatment with easily accessible contemporary medications. Accessibility is a major issue because of the area’s size and lack of medical services. Cheap medications like phenobarbital are frequently in short supply due to poverty, a lack of human…

Cerebral Palsy is the most typical cause of physical disability in children around the world. Every year, ten children out of every 1,000 births are affected by cerebral palsy in Africa. Low birth weight and prematurity are the main risk factors in developed countries, where cerebral palsy is more common. However, due to limited diagnostic…

According to the World Health Organization, the prevalence of Down syndrome is approximately one in every 1,000 births worldwide. Low life expectancy, abuse, stigma, segregation, and limited life opportunities are common problems for people with Down syndrome in Africa, both as children and as adults. Because of the negative attitudes in society, they are unable…

The African Region was officially certified wild poliovirus-free on August 25, 2020. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been the lead implementing partner for the United States’ efforts to eradicate polio for three decades, playing a critical role in assisting African countries and the continent in reaching this milestone. According to a…