Have we forgotten our obligation to train health workers on disability? A policy analysis in sub-Saharan Africa

Sara Rotenberg, Veronika Reichenberger, Tracey Smythe, International Centre for Evidence in Disability, London School of Hygiene , Tropical Medicine, Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa

Journal of Health Services Research & Policy

Published online on July 10, 2026

Abstract

Journal of Health Services Research & Policy, Ahead of Print.
ObjectivesPeople with disabilities have worse health outcomes than people without disabilities, leading to a 10–20-year life expectancy gap. Health workers’ attitudes and lack of training are barriers to health care for people with disabilities, yet ...