- In Kenya and Nigeria people with disabilities suffered during COVID-19.
- They lived in poor urban areas and informal settlements.
- Many local clinics closed in 2020 or changed use.
- Curfews and movement limits made travel to hospitals hard.
- Many people lost jobs and income from trading.
- Some could not buy medicines or continue therapy.
- Researchers phoned families and heard many problems.
- Advocates said health services should be closer and fair.
Difficult words
- disability — a long term physical or mental health problemdisabilities
- informal settlement — a poor city area with unsafe housesinformal settlements
- curfew — a rule to stay home at certain timesCurfews
- therapy — treatment to help a person's health
- advocate — a person who speaks for other peopleAdvocates
- clinic — a small health center for patientsclinics
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Discussion questions
- Have you ever had trouble getting medicines?
- Do you have a clinic near your home?
- Did someone you know lose a job during the pandemic?
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