Rehabilitation (Resolution)

WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION ORGANISATION MONDIALE DE LA SANTÉ R E S O L U T I O N REGIONAL COMMITTEE FOR THE WESTERN PACIFIC COMITE RÉGIONAL DU PACIFIQUE OCCIDENTAL WPR/RC69.R6 12 October 2018 REHABILITATION The Regional Committee, Recalling World Health Assembly resolutions on disability (WHA66.9) and the WHO global disability action plan 2014–2021 (WHA67.7); Noting the Rehabilitation 2030: A Call for Action global meeting in February 2017, which called attention to profound shortages in rehabilitation services globally and the need to prioritize rehabilitation in health services; Recognizing that rehabilitation reduces the impact of noncommunicable diseases and improves the quality of life for ageing populations, as well as supporting recovery from illness and injuries; Recognizing also that rehabilitation is integral to universal health coverage and the continuum of care for all who experience illness, injury or impairment; Recognizing further that many Member States are facing growing demands for rehabilitation services related to people living longer with impairment, disability or chronic illness; Acknowledging that achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals requires all people to be able to participate in school, work and community life with no one left behind, WPR/RC69.R6 page 2 1. ENDORSES the draft Western Pacific Regional Framework on Rehabilitation; 2. URGES Member States: (1) to recognize and prioritize rehabilitation as part of the continuum of care and universal health coverage; (2) to mobilize technical and financial resources to deliver rehabilitation integrated within health services; (3) to pursue the development of rehabilitation services, workforce and information, to promote healthy lives and well-being for all at all ages; (4) to promote regional collaboration and sharing of good practices in strengthening rehabilitation; 3. REQUESTS the Regional Director: (1) to provide technical support to Member States for the implementation of the Western Pacific Regional Framework on Rehabilitation; (2) to advocate integration of rehabilitation within all levels of the health system to support achievement of universal health coverage and the Sustainable Development Goals; (3) to report periodically on progress in the implementation of the Regional Framework. Ninth meeting, 12 October 2018