Deborah Tigere
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New Horizon: Balancing aid dependency, development
The Zimbabwe Humanitarian Response Plan (2020) has guided response plans and appeals for assistance.
By Deborah Tigere
Nov. 4, 2022
New Horizon: Attitude a major barrier for achieving disability inclusion
The Constitution for Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 20) Act, 2013 provides for disability and clearly recognises the rights of people with disabilities.
By Deborah Tigere
Nov. 25, 2022
Inclusive social protection: Leaving no one behind
Social protection systems will vary from country to country taking into account a number.
By Deborah Tigere
Dec. 16, 2022
Prevention of hearing loss a priority for universal health
The World Report on Hearing recommends cost effective public health measures to address hearing loss guided by the acronym “H.E.A.R.I.N.G”.
By Deborah Tigere
Mar. 3, 2023
Perspectives: Enhancing digital inclusion for women with disabilities
Women with disabilities have been denied the opportunity to participate on an equal basis as others.
By Deborah Tigere
Mar. 19, 2023
Disaster preparedness is everyone’s responsibility
Disasters are caused by natural or man-made induced hazards and their frequency and impact is likely to increase in the coming years due to increased vulnerability
By Deborah Tigere
Apr. 14, 2023
Diversity, equity and inclusion: Key organisational imperatives
Employees avoid reporting on such disparities because they fear losing their jobs or intimidation.
By Deborah Tigere
May. 12, 2023
Assistive devices a necessity for people with disabilities
Physical modifications in the built environment are necessary and this may include ramps, wider entrances, grab rails to enable support and easy access.
By Deborah Tigere
May. 26, 2023
Perspectives: Women and eye health
The challenges associated with access and acceptance are more common for women than men.
By Deborah Tigere
Jun. 25, 2023
Quality of life for people living with disabilities
It has been noted that poor participation in society, discrimination and stigma contribute towards poor quality of life for people with disabilities.
By Deborah Tigere
Jul. 7, 2023
Perspectives: Focus on diabetic eye disease
According to the World Report on Vision (2019), globally 116 million adults are affected with diabetic retinopathy.
By Deborah Tigere
Jul. 23, 2023
Limited access to land for people with disabilities
Women with disabilities are more vulnerable and experience double barriers in accessing land and at times influenced by inheritance laws.
By Deborah Tigere
Aug. 4, 2023
Perspectives: Employment for people with disabilities
60% of people with disabilities are of working age and yet they experience an unemployment rate of 80-100% higher than non-disabled workers.
By Deborah Tigere
Aug. 13, 2023
Perspectives: Accessibility a key driver for disability inclusion
The majority of people with disabilities cannot afford assistive technology and are not benefiting.
By Deborah Tigere
Sep. 17, 2023
Perspectives: Importance of disability disaggregated data
Disability is a diverse group and the different impairments including barriers affecting access to services need to be considered.
By Deborah Tigere
Oct. 1, 2023
Eye health in the workplace
Eye health affects the workers’ vision and influences performance in the labour market
By Deborah Tigere
Oct. 13, 2023
Eye health in the workplace.
Digital eye strain is another vision related condition that employees experience in the workplace.
By Deborah Tigere
Oct. 13, 2023
Artificial intelligence and disability
Access to assistive technology in less resourced settings is a major issue in light of poverty and other barriers hindering access
By Deborah Tigere
Nov. 3, 2023
Climate change impact on eye health in Zim
The eye is sensitive and susceptible to developing diseases because of environmental factors such as dry conditions and air pollution.
By Deborah Tigere
Dec. 1, 2023
Disability and recreation participation
Ultimately, recreational facilities should create an environment that values diversity and actively seeks to include everyone.
By Deborah Tigere
Jan. 7, 2024
Glaucoma the thief of sight
It constricts the visual field, and the mild forms cause problems in reading and navigating around, increasing the risk of falling.
By Deborah Tigere
Feb. 16, 2024
Disability and the caregiver role
Caregivers often juggle multiple responsibilities including caregiving, work, household chores and other obligations which is overwhelming and stressful.
By Deborah Tigere
Feb. 23, 2024
Recognise women with disabilities
Gender equality is a human rights issue and a necessity for advancing an inclusive society.
By Deborah Tigere
Mar. 15, 2024
Work-based learning for people with disabilities
The experience enables students with disabilities to develop confidence and self-advocacy skills required in education and career development.
By Deborah Tigere
Mar. 28, 2024
Disability and poverty are closely linked
Disability and poverty are closely linked and have a huge impact on the level of inclusion in society and the achievement of the sustainable development goals.
By Deborah Tigere
Jun. 16, 2024
Crucial role of eye health in children’s development
Promoting a parent/ child centred approach in the provision of eyecare services will increase the uptake of services and demystify misconceptions.
By Deborah Tigere
Jul. 5, 2024
Health equity for people living with disabilities
Health inequities experienced by people with disabilities have been exacerbated by health emergencies such as the Cocid-19 pandemic.
By Deborah Tigere
Aug. 2, 2024
Financial inclusion for people with disabilities
Financial inclusion helps to break the disability poverty cycle through the provision of resources that build their financial resilience.
By Deborah Tigere
Aug. 23, 2024
Cataract surgery a life-changing intervention
Multiple factors cause cataracts over a person’s life, which lead to aging of the lens.
By Deborah Tigere
Sep. 20, 2024
Business, disability network a link for inclusive employment
The NBDN will be steered by a committee whose responsibility is to engage more businesses to be part of the network and facilitate the necessary support.
By Deborah Tigere
Oct. 11, 2024
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