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7 July 2026

Advocacy for Disability-Inclusive Healthcare in the FCT

DWAI engaged the FCT Health Services and Environment Secretariat (HSES) to advance disability-inclusive healthcare across the Federal Capital Territory. The meeting resulted in key commitments, including the proposed recruitment of sign language interpreters for Kuje General Hospital, integration of disability-disaggregated data into health information systems, inclusion of disability priorities in the FCT Council on Health agenda, and the review of a health sign language glossary for wider use. The engagement marked a significant milestone in improving accessible and equitable healthcare for persons with disabilities through policy and system-level reforms.

DWAI engaged the FCT Health Services and Environment Secretariat (HSES) to advance disability-inclusive healthcare across the Federal Capital Territory. The meeting resulted in key commitments, including the proposed recruitment of sign language interpreters for Kuje General Hospital, integration of disability-disaggregated data into health information systems, inclusion of disability priorities in the FCT Council on Health agenda, and the review of a health sign language glossary for wider use. The engagement marked a significant milestone in improving accessible and equitable healthcare for persons with disabilities through policy and system-level reforms.

DWAI engaged the FCT Health Services and Environment Secretariat (HSES) to advance disability-inclusive healthcare across the Federal Capital Territory. The meeting resulted in key commitments, including the proposed recruitment of sign language interpreters for Kuje General Hospital, integration of disability-disaggregated data into health information systems, inclusion of disability priorities in the FCT Council on Health agenda, and the review of a health sign language glossary for wider use. The engagement marked a significant milestone in improving accessible and equitable healthcare for persons with disabilities through policy and system-level reforms.

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DWAI paid a courtesy visit to the Gwagwalada Area Council Chairman and presented four key proposals to strengthen disability-inclusive healthcare, including a dedicated health budget, community dialogue, a Disability Desk Officer, and improved disability-related health data.

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DWAI Advocates for Disability-Inclusive Healthcare at WHO Africa Youth Consultative Forum

DWAI participated in the WHO Africa Youth Consultative Forum in Abuja, advocating for disability-inclusive healthcare and meaningful participation of Deaf women, girls, and young persons with disabilities in Africa’s health policies and programmes.

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DWAI Executive Director Delivers Keynote at BloomFest 2026

DWAI Executive Director Hellen Udoye Beyioku-Alase delivered the keynote address at Brainbloom Centre’s BloomFest 2026, sharing her journey as a Deaf woman and calling on parents and caregivers to see the potential in children with disabilities.

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