Namibia: Digital disability system faces rural roadblocks – National

Namibia’s health ministry has launched a digital disability assessment system, but advocates warn that poor rural connectivity and a lack of follow-up support could create new barriers.

The Namibian Organisation of Youth with Disabilities has warned that this, along with inadequate equipment and limited digital skills could create new barriers, particularly in rural areas.

Spokesperson Otto Gotlieb has welcomed the digital shift but says its success would depend on whether the system is…