In this new report, ATscale describes the enormous gains that access to assistive technology (AT) can have in health, for the community and the economy. The figures are dramatic: investment in the provision of four assistive products – hearing aids, prostheses, eyeglasses, and wheelchairs – will result in a return on investment of 9:1.
Be he@lthy, be mobile: a toolkit on how to implement MyopiaEd
The toolkit is structured in two parts: Part I contains introductions and
considerations specific to the development and implementation of an
MyopiaEd programme. Part II contains general information which relates
to any BHBM initiative, including MyopiaEd. The information provided
on technology specifications and the role of different stakeholders is
essential for the development of any BHBM initiative and should be
read in full prior to embarking on an MyopiaEd programme
considerations specific to the development and implementation of an
MyopiaEd programme. Part II contains general information which relates
to any BHBM initiative, including MyopiaEd. The information provided
on technology specifications and the role of different stakeholders is
essential for the development of any BHBM initiative and should be
read in full prior to embarking on an MyopiaEd programme
Details
Publisher Name:
World Health Organization (WHO) and International Telecommunication Union
Publisher Website:
www.who.int
Publication Year:
2022
Languages:
English
Categories:
Awareness raising and advocacy, Guide
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