Sinimbo calls for removal of barriers that limit persons with disabilities

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2026-10-13

NKURENKURU, 12 October 2026- Kavango West Governor Verna Sinimbo officially opened the stakeholder education and awareness training and launched the nationwide stakeholder education campaign on the Revised National Policy on Disability (2025–2035) and its Costed Implementation Action Plan (2025–2030) in Nkurenkuru on Monday. (Photo:Lylie Joel) NAMPA

NKURENKURU, 13 OCT (NAMPA) - Kavango West Governor Verna Sinimbo has called for the removal of barriers that limit persons with disabilities in rural communities, including long distances to schools and health facilities, inaccessible buildings and difficulties in accessing transport and information.
Sinimbo was speaking during a stakeholder education and awareness training on the Revised National Policy on Disability and its costed implementati...

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