Hundreds of people with disabilities fanned out across Cameroon’s capital Monday, protesting against the neglect they say they’ve suffered during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hundreds of people with disabilities visited markets, churches, mosques and public buildings to remind Cameroonians not to ignore them as the central African country deals with COVID-19.
Among the campaigners was Coco Bertin, founder of the Club for the Rehabilitated Young Blind People of Cameroon.
Lingom, who is also visually impaired, said the government did not contact people living with special needs when explaining COVID-19 prevention measures.
“People who are on wheelchairs need specific measures to be able to have access to hand washing facilities to limit being contaminated by the virus.
