Tanzania: Centre Seeks Health Cover Support for Children With Disabilities
[Daily News] Arusha -- THE government and stakeholders have been urged to facilitate access to health insurance for children with disabilities to enable them receive medical services and regular medication without placing a financial burden on parents and caregivers.
Arusha, Tanzania — Authorities and partners have been urged to ensure disabled children gain access to health insurance, enabling them to receive medical care and ongoing treatment without burdening parents and caregivers financially. Yuster Njau, Director of Safehome for Children with Disabilities (SCDI), expressed concern over the high costs preventing these children from receiving necessary medical care.
The center, which has 82 registered children, employs volunteer specialists in physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech and language therapy. Ms Njau, also a Ward Education Officer, emphasized the importance of providing assistive devices to cater to each child's unique needs.
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