The health sector has given priority in the Strategic Action Plan 2009-2013 to prevent
and control mental illnesses, disabilities and injuries. Relevant strategies under the pledge
of affordable and quality health care for all include: strengthen policies and programmes for
prevention and control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), including mental health,
injury and disability prevention, with risk factors surveillance of NCDs; and introduce and
implement a universal health insurance scheme (Madhana).
5.3 Action Plan for Children with Disabilities
An Action Plan for Children with Disabilities 2008-2013 was developed by the Child and
Family Protection Authority and introduced in July 2008 (MGF 2008). A strategy to revise
ACTIVITIES ADDRESSING RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
and implement the Action Plan is included in the Strategic Action Plan 2009-2013.
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