Developing National Priority Assistive Products Lists: experiences and lessons from six Sub-Saharan African countries
The study highlights the complex nature of developing National APLs and emphasises the importance of inclusive stakeholder engagement, data-driven prioritisation, and integration within broader health system strengthening efforts. These insights can guide other countries in developing and implementing effective APLs, ultimately improving AT access and advancing disability rights.
Authors
- Satish Mishra (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2520-5892)
- Frederic Seghers (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4544-6415)
- Eshetu Bekele
- L. Saunders
- Sarah Anderson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9932-3285)
- Charles Reza
- Frank Chikhata
Institutions
- La Trobe University (AU)
- Clinton Health Access Initiative (US)
- Global Water Partnership West Africa (BF)
- Monash University (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Disability and Rehabilitation Assistive Technology
- Published
- 2025-09-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/17483107.2025.2561246
- Primary Topic
- Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00