UPDATED MEDIA ADVISORY: First Global Report on Assistive Technology, virtual press conference on Friday, 13 May at 15.30 CEST (embargoed)

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Friday, 13 May 2022

Embargoed until 16 May at 15.00 CEST / 13.00 GMT

UPDATED MEDIA ADVISORY

Virtual Press Conference on the First Global Report on Assistive Technology

When: Friday, 13 May at 15.30 CEST / 13.30 GMT

Subject: Launch of the Global Report on Assistive Technology

The Global Report on Assistive Technology - the first ever collection of global data and information on access to assistive products such as eyeglasses, hearing aids, mobility or communication devices – reveals that the number of people who need one or more such products is larger than previously estimated. With the ageing population and the rise of non-communicable diseases, the need is increasing rapidly. Assistive products are essential for people with disabilities, older persons and people living with chronic conditions, but everyone will at some point in their life need assistive technology. And yet, equitable access remains a significant challenge and vast gaps exist between countries.

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An embargoed press release will be available before the press briefing and the embargoed global report can be shared upon request (embargo lifts on 16 May at 15.00 CEST/13.00 GMT). To obtain a copy of the report, please write to WHO News and Media Team at mediainquiries@who.int

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