National Rehabilitation Center Hosts '2023 Disability and Health Seminar'

On the 8th, the National Rehabilitation Center held the '2023 Disability and Health Seminar' at the Korea Press Center International Conference Hall. The 'Disability and Health Seminar' is a large-scale academic event first planned by the National Rehabilitation Center to expand beyond the traditional focus on medical treatment and rehabilitation for people with disabilities, aiming to introduce and promote macro-level policies and the latest insights for improving the health of people with disabilities.

The Disability and Health Seminar is planned to be held annually, starting with this year's inaugural event. The target audience includes public health centers nationwide, central and regional disability health care centers, public and private sector workers in the field of disability health, disability organizations, and related academic societies.

At the event, Professor Jeong Jae-hoon from Gachon University College of Medicine delivered the keynote speech, followed by a special lecture by influencer Go Mong from the drama and film sector. Additionally, seminar presentations were given by the National Rehabilitation Center Rehabilitation Research Institute, the World Health Organization Western Pacific Regional Office, the Korea Disabled People's Development Institute, the Korea Health Promotion Institute, the Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs, and the National Health Insurance Service, introducing the current status of domestic and international disability health policies and various methodologies.

Director Kang Yoon-gyu of the National Rehabilitation Center expressed gratitude, saying, "Thank you for showing great interest in the Disability and Health Seminar," and added, "Next year, we will promote the seminar with a wider range of topics and improve accessibility for participants."

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