WHO Collaborating Centre
for Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation

Head: Fumio Eto, M.D.,Ph.D.

Tel.: 81-4-2995-3100
Fax.: 81-4-2995-3102


Terms of Reference of the Centre

(1) To research and develop technologies of primary health care to maintain health condition of persons with disabilities (PWDs), health, medical and rehabilitation services to prevent and alleviate disabilities.
(2) To develop technologies for improvement of social skills and promotion of economical independence in collaboration with PWDs.
(3) To study and develop social systems for PWDs such as primary health care, social care, etc., in the community.
(4) To research and develop affordable assistive products and its service in collaboration with PWDs.
(5) To prepare manuals for education and training of professionals in health,medical and welfare services for PWDs.
(6) To conduct training programs, conferences and /or seminars on rehabilitation of PWDs for dissemination of technologies and information.


WHO Headquarters at Geneva
http://www.who.int/

WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific
http://www.wpro.who.int/