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WHO Collaborating Centre
for Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation |
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Head: Fumio Eto, M.D.,Ph.D. |
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Fax.: 81-4-2995-3102 |
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Terms of Reference of the Centre
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| (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. |
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WHO Headquarters at Geneva http://www.who.int/ |
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WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific
http://www.wpro.who.int/ |