Bridging the disability inclusion gap: How health systems exclude one in six people, and what we can do about it

Name: Bridging the disability inclusion gap: How health systems exclude one in six people, and what we can do about it — ATscale
Start: 2025-10-12T11:00:00-0400
End: 2025-10-12T12:30:00-0400

Sunday, October 12, 2025
11:00 AM 12:30 PM 11:00 12:30

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A flyer for the World Health Summit session titled "Bridging the disability inclusion gap: How health systems exclude one in six people, and what we can do about it." The session is on Sunday, October 12, 2025, from 11:00 - 12:30

Beyond the Gap: A Health System for All

ATscale in partnership with the WHO, Special Olympics, CBM, Humanity & Inclusion (HI), and Sightsavers hosted a session on:

Session title: Bridging the disability inclusion gap: How health systems exclude 1 in 6 people, and what we can do about it
Date: Sunday, October 12, 2025

At the World Health Summit in Berlin, a striking truth set the tone: “One in six people are excluded.” The figure refers to 1.3 billion persons with disabilities worldwide who continue to face barriers in accessing health services. Despite decades of progress, deep inequities in prevention, care, and inclusion persist.

The session, titled “Bridging the Disability Inclusion Gap,” brought together global health leaders, government representatives, and persons with disabilities to confront a stark truth: unless the world closes the health gap for persons with disabilities, Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) will remain elusive dreams. Furthermore, the session highlighted, now is the time for globally coordinated action—a movement for health equity for persons with disabilities.

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The recording of the session “Bridging the Disability Inclusion Gap” can be accessed here.