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Many groups in sub-Saharan Africa have historically linked persons with disabilities with witchcraft as a component of a wider link between accusations of witchcraft and socially marginalized populations. It is commonly assumed that traditional prejudices towards persons with disabilities are recedi ... more

This brief gives an overview of disability rights in the Sub-Saharan region, with focus on Sida partner countries; DRC, Ethiopia, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Mozambique, Rwanda, Somalia, Sudan and South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe

This study was designed to examine the knowledge, attitude and beliefs about causes, manifestations and treatment of mental illness among adults in a rural community in northern Nigeria.

Witchcraft, Wealth and Disability: Reinterpretation of a folk belief in contemporary urban Africa.

Disability Rights in Sub-Saharan Africa

Traditional and alternative medicine treatments in child and adolescent mental health

Perception and beliefs about mental illness among adults in Karfi village, northern Nigeria

Voices from Africa on Pastoral Care

Ministry on the Frontlines: Reflections on Pastoral Care in Africa

The Lancet Nigeria Commission: investing in health and the future of the nation