Zimbabwe: Persons Living With Disabilities Left Out in Covid Fight

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Zimbabwe: Persons Living With Disabilities Left Out in Covid Fight

[New Zimbabwe] AS THE Covid-19 information and resources are disseminated across the country, it has been noted that persons living with disabilities (PLWD) have been overlooked in their communities.

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