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The economic burden incurred by families caring for a young child with developmental disability in Uganda

Apr 20, 2023

Every year, millions of children worldwide are at risk of developmental difficulties and disabilities, particularly in resource-constrained countries. We estimated the financial burden faced by families caring for a young child with developmental disability in Uganda....

UNICEF and global leadership for disability inclusion in early childhood

Apr 20, 2023

We applaud UNICEF’s Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy 2022-30. This groundbreaking report outlines bold commitments for inclusive education and global health. It’s crucial to utilize existing evidence and lessons from successful programs to...

Global leadership is needed to optimize early childhood development for children with disabilities

Apr 20, 2023

UNICEF and other international bodies must prioritise development and education for children with disabilities to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. With over 53 million children under five years old worldwide facing developmental disabilities,...

Global prevalence of developmental disabilities in children and adolescents: a systematic umbrella review.

Apr 20, 2023

The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have put a spotlight on disability-inclusive education, leading to increased interest in understanding the prevalence of developmental disabilities among children worldwide. In this comprehensive umbrella...

Assessment of the feasibility of Juntos: A support programme for families of children affected by Congenital Zika Syndrome

Apr 20, 2023

When the Zika epidemic struck in 2015-16, thousands of children were born with congenital Zika syndrome (CZS), leaving parents with gaps in health information and support. In response, we developed and piloted Juntos – a participatory support program for...

Building a Bright Future: Integrating Rehabilitation into Early Childhood Development

Apr 20, 2023

The power of rehabilitation in shaping the lives of children with developmental disabilities cannot be overstated. This commentary delves into the global action plan for rehabilitation by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and its alignment with the United...
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