Kathmandu, 3 Dec : Minister for Health and Population Bhawani Prasad Khapung asserted that it is the responsibility of the State to ensure a dignified and participatory life to the persons living with disabilities (PWD).
At an interaction organized by the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division under the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) on the occasion of 31st International Day of Persons with Disabilities here today, Minister Khapung argued that society without inclusiveness would never be a civilized and developed one.
Stating that PADs were bereft of ‘inclusiveness’, he urged the concerned authorities to take into account PWDs while taking forward health and development related programmes. He illustrated the contributions of PWDs in the development of the country. Similarly, Secretary at the MoHP Dr Roshan Pokharel said that Nepal as a signatory to the convention on the PWDs, it should ensure inclusive healthcare services, rehabilitation and support materials for the PWDs.
Echoing with the Minister, he appealed all to keep PWDs in the centre stage while formulating and implementing health sector related programmes and projects.
