Persons with disabilities make up nearly 16% of the world’s population, yet they continue to face serious gaps in healthcare. These gaps are not caused by disability itself, but by barriers such as discrimination, inaccessible services, and unequal policies. Health equity means ensuring that every person, regardless of disability, can achieve the highest possible standard of health.
Over 1.3 billion people live with disabilities and continue to face major healthcare inequalities worldwide.
Health gaps are caused by discrimination, inaccessible services, and weak health systems — not by disability itself.
Building inclusive and accessible healthcare systems strengthens health outcomes for everyone and creates resilient communities.
Health equity for persons with disabilities is a legal and moral obligation of governments under international human rights law.
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