Assistive products market report 2024 Annex.
Assistive technology in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: results of a rapid assessment
This report presents the results of a rapid assessment of the situation in countries of the Region focusing on five key areas: policy and financing information and research products personnel and service provision. It provides essential baseline information on the provision of assistive products as well as recommendations based on the findings to help countries improve access to assistive technology
Details
Publisher Name:
World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean
Publisher Website:
https://www.emro.who.int/countries.html
Publication Year:
2019
Languages:
English, Arabic
Country or Region:
Eastern Mediterranean Region
Categories:
Awareness raising and advocacy, Case study, Evidence and data, Policy, Standard or framework
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