Rehabilitation is a set of interventions designed to optimize functioning and reduce disability of individuals with health conditions in interaction with their environment. Rehabilitation is an essential part of universal health coverage along with promotion of good health, prevention of disease, treatment and palliative care.

Rehabilitation of people with special needs helps to be as independent as possible in everyday activities and enable participation in education, work, recreation and meaningful life roles such as taking care of family. Rehabilitation is a key strategy for achieving sustainable development and ensures healthy lives and promotes well being for all at ages.