Central Equatoria State’s caretaker Minister of Health, Rina Dongo Stella, has called for greater inclusion and equal opportunities for persons with...
Central Equatoria State’s caretaker Minister of Health, Rina Dongo Stella, has called for greater inclusion and equal opportunities for persons with disabilities, urging collective efforts to ensure they fully participate in society.Speaking at an event titled “Advancing Disability Inclusion in South Sudan” at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Juba on Tuesday, Dongo emphasized that disability does not mean inability and that persons with disabilities deserve equal rights, dignity, respect and opportunities.The event was organized by the Italian Corporation for Equal Rights and Opportunities under the theme “A Future Shaped by Everyone, for Everyone.”Dongo commended the initiative’s founders and organizers for their commitment to promoting equality, inclusion and equal opportunities for persons with disabilities.She reaffirmed the Ministry of Health’s commitment to working with relevant stakeholders to strengthen inclusive healthcare services, support empowerment initiatives and advance the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities.The minister called for joint efforts to build a society where no one is left behind and everyone has the opportunity to contribute to South Sudan’s development.The event highlighted the importance of promoting equal rights, embracing diversity and ensuring that persons with disabilities are included in the country’s social and development initiatives.
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