To ensure the global report on assistive technology was going to be relevant and contributes to improving access to assistive technology in the WHO European Region, the WHO Regional Office for Europe convened a regional consultation to discuss the findings of the report and, with this in mind, to explore and reflect on measures being pursued in countries to…
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The market assessment report in Tajikistan provides an in-depth evaluation of the assistive technology market, focusing on three key segments: wheelchairs, hearing aids and prosthetics and orthotics. The study applied a market-shaping framework to assess demand, supply, cost and quality standards, and it identified challenges, including regulatory processes and…
This guide to assistive technology (AT) market assessment and shaping is an informative tool that helps readers to understand the AT market and apply market assessment and shaping concepts within their own national, regional and subregional contexts. This guide outlines (i) what, broadly, the AT market is; (ii) what market assessment and shaping are; and (iii) what…
This publication provides an overview of the rehabilitation landscape in Armenia as of 1 November 2022. It summarizes notable accomplishments, identifies requirements and highlights opportunities for improvement within the rehabilitation sector in Armenia. The assessment was carried out under the guidance of the Ministry of Health of Armenia, along with its Health…
Online database where you can search assistive technology indicators for the European Region
This publication summarizes the rehabilitation situation in Ukraine as at September 2020. It outlines key achievements, needs and opportunities for intervention in the field of rehabilitation in Ukraine. The situational analysis was conducted under the leadership of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine and its Quality of Life Directorate, with technical support from the…
This technical Guidance provides insights into the design and development of assistive technology devices (ATDs) for persons affected by leprosy within country-specific contexts. The rationale behind the development of the Technical Guidance involves addressing the growing demand for accessing ATDs by individuals affected with impairments caused by leprosy, thereby…
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…
The Strategic action framework to improve access to assistive technology in the Eastern Mediterranean Region was developed with the vision that all people living in the Region will have access to the assistive products they need to fully enjoy all human rights and fundamental freedoms. The framework is intended to support Member States in their efforts to implement…
A World Health Organization (WHO) survey in 2020 found rehabilitation services were some of the most disrupted services reported by countries.
This report is based on a rapid assessment, a unique endeavour to describe the status of disability inclusion in the COVID-19 health responses of countries in the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region.