People with disabilities in Kenya and Nigeria faced hardship during COVID-19 (English, Level A1)

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.

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disability — a long term physical or mental health problem

disabilities

informal settlement — a poor city area with unsafe houses

informal settlements

curfew — a rule to stay home at certain times

Curfews

therapy — treatment to help a person's health

advocate — a person who speaks for other people

Advocates

clinic — a small health center for patients

clinics

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