PM urges all to adopt policies for disabled in society

Desk Report: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina here Wednesday called upon all countries of the world to adopt effective policies and programmes for persons with disabilities including autism to enable them to live life with dignity and hope in the inclusive society.

"Let's commit ourselves to recognizing their multi-faceted talents beyond the diagnosis of the disorder and enable them to live life with dignity and hope in our inclusive society," the prime minister said while inaugurating an international conference on autism here this morning as the guest of honour.

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of Bangladesh and the Ministry of Health of Bhutan are jointly organizing the three-day "International Conference on Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders" at the Royal Banquet Hall with the technical support of Shuchona Foundation (previously known as Global Autism), Ability Bhutan Society (ABS), and World Health Organization South-East Asia Regional Office.

The theme of the conference is "Developing effective and sustainable multi-sectorial programs for individuals, families and communities living with ASD and other neurodevelopmental disorders."

Bhutanese Prime Minister Dshao Tshering Tobgay also spoke at the inaugural session.

Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, World Health Organization Regional Director for Southeast Asia, was present at the function as the special guest, while Health Minister of Bhutan Lyonpo Tandin Wangchukk delivered the welcome address.

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