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The Missing Billion Initiative

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The Missing Billion is dedicated to transforming health systems so they ensure better access and outcomes for everyone, including people with disabilities.

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🗓️ Join us at the #Skoll World Forum! We are hosting an event to discuss how health systems can better include the people with disabilities. Come learn from experts in the field @ekaprastwied @Benshira @lizziekiama & @SaraRotenberg ⏰ April 11, 9-10am ➡️ bit.ly/3U0YZKl
On the left, a decorative green and purple panel with the Missing Billion and CBM Global logos. On the right, a decorative panel has a young, South Asian blind girl holding a white cane. In the middle, white text on a blue background shares details of the event: Skoll World Forum Side Event. Reimagining Health Systems That Expect, Accept and Connect 1 Billion People with Disabilities. Hear from leading experts and advocates, including: Eka Prastama, National Commissioner for Disabilities, Indonesia; Bernard Chiira, Director Innovate Now; Lizzie Kiama, CEO ThisAbility; Sara Rotenberg, The Missing Billion Initiative. Thursday April 11, 2024. 9 AM to 10 AM. Rhodes House, S Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3RG.

ALT On the left, a decorative green and purple panel with the Missing Billion and CBM Global logos. On the right, a decorative panel has a young, South Asian blind girl holding a white cane. In the middle, white text on a blue background shares details of the event: Skoll World Forum Side Event. Reimagining Health Systems That Expect, Accept and Connect 1 Billion People with Disabilities. Hear from leading experts and advocates, including: Eka Prastama, National Commissioner for Disabilities, Indonesia; Bernard Chiira, Director Innovate Now; Lizzie Kiama, CEO ThisAbility; Sara Rotenberg, The Missing Billion Initiative. Thursday April 11, 2024. 9 AM to 10 AM. Rhodes House, S Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3RG.

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Webinar upcoming! 🎯 Find out all about how to assess health systems against disability inclusion 📅 March 4, 8am EST/1 pm BST/4pm EAT 📢 Zoom webinar at bit.ly/3V1QOyf Join @hannahkuper1 and an exciting group of speakers working with MBI's tools.
Purple and yellow background. Text reads Webinar, Assessing disability inclusion in national health systems. Experience sharing by Ministires of Health and Missing Billion Initiative of using MBI's System Level Assessment to understand disability inclusion in health and build momentum towards action. Agenda: Overview of System Level Assessment key components and development. Experience sharing with Ministries of Health. Introduction of new module on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (developed together with Special Olympics International).

ALT Purple and yellow background. Text reads Webinar, Assessing disability inclusion in national health systems. Experience sharing by Ministires of Health and Missing Billion Initiative of using MBI's System Level Assessment to understand disability inclusion in health and build momentum towards action. Agenda: Overview of System Level Assessment key components and development. Experience sharing with Ministries of Health. Introduction of new module on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (developed together with Special Olympics International).

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Replying to @DrPatrickAmoth
@DrPatrickAmoth on the Assistive Technology strategy in Kenya « Validation of disability assessment has been decentralized to the county level. Previously this was centralized at the national level, inconveniencing people with disabilities » #WHS2023
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Replying to @AlarcosC
@AlarcosC « Declarations are not legally binding documents, but they express the commitment of the international community and have power in terms of advocacy and accountability » #WHS2023
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@CCBRTTanzania Fredrick Msigallah « Community-based programmes allow for customized support; designed based on local knowledge of the community and tailored to the needs of people with disabilities »
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Replying to @_missingbillion @cbmDeutschland @giz_gmbh @_ATscale @CHAI_health @SpecialOlympics
@NjovoBarbara “Self-advocacy is necessary for inclusive health” Barbara
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@hannahkuper1 "Disability is very diverse, but what binds people together are the barriers they face in accessing health care"
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Our session on #disability and #AssisstiveTechnology is happening now, watch the livestream here: tinyurl.com/mv45r445 #WHS2023 @cbmDeutschland @_ATscale @giz_gmbh @SpecialOlympics @CHAI_health
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Replying to @SmithaSadasiva5
@SmithaSadasiva5 « Bringing healthcare to people’s doorsteps is a remarkable approach in primary health care that takes NCD screening, palliative care, rehab services, and more to people where they are. It is significant step to reduce out of pocket expenses of people in need»
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We’ve partnered with McKinsey Health Institute to examine how a lack of health data exacerbates inequities for people with disabilities and what’s needed to close the gaps. Join our webinar to learn more: ⏰Wednesday September 13, 1pm CET ➡️ Register: bit.ly/45EpU1R
Text image with blue background. The text reads Webinar, How closing the global gap in disability and health data can improve health equity, Wednesday September 13, 1pm to 2pm CET, Registration required. The Missing Billion and McKinsey Health Institute logos appear on the top left corner.

ALT Text image with blue background. The text reads Webinar, How closing the global gap in disability and health data can improve health equity, Wednesday September 13, 1pm to 2pm CET, Registration required. The Missing Billion and McKinsey Health Institute logos appear on the top left corner.

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