Prevalence and access to disability inclusive social protection services in Somalia: status, gaps, and policy implications (a secondary re-analysis of survey data)

the study reveals a high prevalence of disability and low access to social protection and disability-specific services in Somalia, especially among women, rural residents, older people, and those affected by conflict. The study indicates a need for comprehensive disability data collection that reflects the diverse needs and barriers to reinforcing disability-inclusive policy frameworks faced by persons with disabilities in Somalia.

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Pan African Medical Journal
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2025-12-09
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https://doi.org/10.11604/pamj.2025.52.153.44405
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Disability Rights and Representation
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Prevalence and access to disability inclusive social protection services in Somalia: status, gaps, and policy implications (a secondary re-analysis of survey data)

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Prevalence and access to disability inclusive social protection services in Somalia: status, gaps, and policy implications (a secondary re-analysis of survey data)

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Abstract

the study reveals a high prevalence of disability and low access to social protection and disability-specific services in Somalia, especially among women, rural residents, older people, and those affected by conflict. The study indicates a need for comprehensive disability data collection that reflects the diverse needs and barriers to reinforcing disability-inclusive policy frameworks faced by persons with disabilities in Somalia.

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