Persons with disabilities share their experiences of accessing health services

Persons with disabilities have the right to the highest attainable standard of health. However, persisting barriers prevent them from accessing the health services they need. To ensure the voices of persons with disabilities are heard, we asked 14 persons with disabilities from India, Kenya, Nigeria and Zambia to share their experiences of accessing health services. This is what they shared with us.

This film was produced by the World Health Organization, Liliane Foundation, Humanity & Inclusion, Sightsavers and The Leprosy Mission Nigeria.

The following persons with disabilities are featured in the film.

India:
Jitendra K Biswal, Disability Rights Activist and State Awardee Cine Actor
Geetika Chandra, Shanta Memorial Rehabilitation Centre
 
Kenya:
Jane Kihungi, Women Challenged to Challenge
 
Nigeria:
Blessing Ujunwa, Nigeria Association of the Blind
Onyemaechi Constance Nneka, The Albino Foundation
Sulaymon A. Ujah, International Disability Alliance
Lois Auta, Network of Disabled Women
Grace Jerry, Inclusive Friends Association
Hellen Udoye Beyioku-Alase, Deaf Women Allow Initiative
Lawali Mohammed, IDEA Nigeria
Sadia Abubarkar, IDEA Nigeria
Rasak Adekoya, Sightsavers
 
Zambia:
Agrippa Shanagombe, Holy Family Centre
Lundu Mwanakasale, Holy Family Centre