♿️ Imagine.... Inclusive Health Pathways in the Pacific♿️
💡 Imagined Endstate:
A future where Pacific Island healthcare systems provide accessible, inclusive care for individuals with disabilities, ensuring equitable health outcomes and comprehensive support at each stage of care.
🔗 Link:
📚 Source:
Hammami, M., Sun, S., Kuper, H., & Heydt, P. (2024). Advancing Inclusive Care Pathways for People with Disabilities. McKinsey & Company.
💥 What’s the Big Deal:
People with disabilities face barriers to healthcare that impact their outcomes and overall quality of life, with mortality rates over twice as high as those without disabilities 🌍. In the Pacific, addressing these inequities requires creating care pathways that consider accessibility needs at each stage—from symptom recognition and access to facilities to long-term management 🦾. This report urges healthcare providers to adopt disability-inclusive practices, train healthcare workers in adaptive care, and improve access to preventative services like cancer screenings 🌱. Building a more inclusive healthcare system fosters resilience and equity, ensuring that all Pacific Islanders receive the quality care they deserve 🧏🏽.
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