What is Rehab 2030?

• A. A national policy for hospital expansion
• B. A private sector program
• C. A clinical trial for rehab methods
• D. A WHO initiative to expand access to rehab globally

Answer: (D)

Rehab 2030 is a World Health Organization initiative to expand access to rehabilitation services worldwide as part of universal health coverage. It provides a framework and call to action for governments and partners to strengthen health systems so people can receive timely, affordable rehabilitation—whether after injury, illness, or in managing chronic conditions—across all settings, including primary care. The goal is for people who need rehab to obtain it without financial hardship, supported by a trained workforce, sustainable financing, and data to track progress. It’s not a national policy by itself, not a private sector program, and not a clinical trial; it’s an international effort by WHO to help countries plan and scale up rehabilitation services. Rehabilitation encompasses services like physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language therapy, and supports recovery and participation for injuries, strokes, degenerative diseases, and aging populations.