The Big Read: Special needs education has come a long way but true inclusiveness still a work in progress

Within general education schools, the professional development of teachers has also improved, allowing them to better identify and employ teaching strategies for children with special needs, said industry players. Since 2005, teachers undergoing training have been provided with a basic understanding of supporting special needs students. A core group ofContinue Reading

Social inequality ‘hampers health’

Social inequality remains an obstacle in the provision of health care. As such, countries should not only focus on the financial aspect of universal health coverage but also empowering people, according to Jos Vandelaer, World Health Organization (WHO) Representative to Thailand.Continue Reading