Disabled persons in Baidoa given wheelchairs

Around 40 wheelchairs were distributed to disabled persons in Baidoa the administrative capital  of South-West state.
In Somalia, sizable of number of the population has a physical disability as a result of disease, conflict, malnutrition and maternal health deficiency.

People with disabilities in Somalia face a lack of services, facilities and funding.
Recipients of the aid were identified through health officials and special needs centres. Children whose families were unable to afford any mobility aids were also selected as recipients, and distribution events were organised.
One of the distribution sessions was held at one of Somali Diaspora Committee offices, in Baidoa, which supports women and girls who are disabled.
It has been improving integration and inclusion of women with disabilities for a long time.