Accra, Ghana – The Ghanaian government is set to bolster support services for caregivers, particularly mothers with disabilities and those caring for individuals with disabilities, alongside enhancing mental health and psychosocial support systems. This commitment was reiterated by Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Shamima Muslim at an event organized by Voices of Woman and children with Disabilities in Ghana (VOWAC), emphasizing a move towards more inclusive community-based care and public awareness of shared caregiving responsibilities.
Recognizing the Unseen Labor of Caregivers
Ms. Muslim acknowledged the immense, often unacknowledged, contributions of caregivers, stating,
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