{"id":95501,"date":"2026-06-23T13:25:56","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T13:25:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/doctorswithafrica.org\/?p=95501"},"modified":"2026-06-23T13:26:25","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T13:26:25","slug":"building-inclusion-for-children-most-in-need","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/doctorswithafrica.org\/it\/building-inclusion-for-children-most-in-need\/","title":{"rendered":"Building inclusion for children most in need"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Yesterday, Tosamaganga Regional Referral Hospital hosted the final event of the <strong>INCLUSIVA Project \u2013 \u201cAddressing Childhood Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Iringa DC\u201d<\/strong>, launched in July 2024 and funded by the <strong>Centre for Global Health of the Tuscany Region.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The project was implemented in <strong>Iringa DC<\/strong> in collaboration with <strong>CALL Africa NGO, Fondazione Amici di Stella Maris, and Tosamaganga Regional Referral Hospital<\/strong>, with the aim of promoting and strengthening knowledge and awareness of childhood neurodevelopmental disorders and developmental delays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the past two years, the project carried out a <strong>Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) <\/strong>survey to assess community awareness, beliefs, and behaviours related to neurodevelopmental disorders. In addition, two training programmes were delivered for healthcare workers from health facilities across Iringa DC, alongside technical assessments designed to evaluate their level of knowledge and awareness on the topic. These activities generated valuable data and provided a clearer understanding of local needs, offering an initial picture of the current situation and the challenges that remain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>INCLUSIVA represents an important starting point for the development of future interventions, helping to strengthen existing services and promote greater inclusion for children with neurodevelopmental disorders and their families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event provided an important opportunity for dialogue and knowledge sharing, during which participants reviewed the project\u2019s achievements, assessed the current situation, and discussed future opportunities and priorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Attendees included local and regional authorities, representatives from the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Community Development, as well as stakeholders actively engaged in the area. Participants had the opportunity to visit Tosamaganga Hospital and several key services dedicated to child health and development, including the <strong>Early Childhood Development (ECD) Corner, the Neurology Clinic, the Malnutrition Unit, and the demonstration kitchen<\/strong>, which is used for educational and practical sessions with mothers of children admitted for malnutrition treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The visit also provided an opportunity to learn more about the work carried out by CALL Africa NGO in support of children with physical and cognitive disabilities. Participants toured the facilities dedicated to rehabilitation and support activities, gaining insight into the services provided and the organization\u2019s ongoing commitment to promoting inclusion and improving the quality of life of children and their families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The strong participation and engagement of all stakeholders confirmed both the relevance of the topic and the growing interest in addressing neurodevelopmental disorders within the region. The event also opened the door to new opportunities for collaboration and partnership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The work carried out through INCLUSIVA marks the beginning of a broader journey aimed at improving care pathways, clinical management, awareness, and services for children with neurodevelopmental disorders across Iringa District Council.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How can we make services more inclusive for children with neurodevelopmental disorders?<br \/>\nThe first step is to better understand families\u2019 needs and strengthen the skills of the healthcare professionals who support them. 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