On December 3, every year, the world comes together to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD).
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says the day is about promoting the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities at every level of society and development.
It is also about raising awareness of the situation of persons with disabilities in all aspects of political, social, economic, and cultural life.
This year, the theme is “Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future”.
“This theme recognises the important role that persons with disabilities play in creating a more inclusive and sustainable world for all,” United Nations says.
“It also emphasises the importance of the participation of persons with disabilities in decision-making processes that affect their lives”.
Persons with disabilities make up 16 percent of the global population, yet they rarely access leadership roles in the health sector.
