Evaluation of the Hygiene and Behaviour Change Coalition for Covid-19 Prevention: The Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities and Older People

Abstract

Persons with disabilities and older people comprise a significant proportion of the world’s population, and they often face social and economic exclusion; including inequitable access to WASH services. According to the 2019 census1, approximately 2.2% of the population in Kenya have some form of disability, and approximately 6% of the total population were aged at least 60 years. The government of Kenya recognises that inclusion of disability is a prerequisite to the achievement of national and international goals and that older persons are entitled to care and protection from the State.