Disparities in the health status of different countries are exemplified when related to disability and development issues.
For instance health facilities and services for mental health concerns are limited especially in developing countries, despite their prevalence. Responding to this need, the newly established Centre for Public Mental Health (CPMH) is a collaborative initiative (with four African countries) to develop capacity through research and teaching to promote and strengthen public mental health. http://mak.ac.ug/documents/SUNCPMHBrochure.pdf
Universal access and design is a prime concern and obligation for States that have ratified the CRPD. Recent efforts to promote inclusivity in South Africa include expanding options of accessibility.
Recent efforts to promote inclusivity in South Africa include expanding options of accessibility. The right to vote is fundamental yet many people with disabilities are denied this opportunity to express their civic choice. It was only in the 2011 local government elections that the South African Independent Electorate Commission (IEC) introduced tactile voting templates for people with visual disabilities, as explained by the Southern African NGO Network (SANGONeT) electronic newsletter, Sangonet Pulse.
http://www.ngopulse.org/press-release/iec-implements-tactile-template-increased-democratic-processes-2011-elections.