About DMIS
The Mandate of the Ministry is to mobilize and empower communities to harness their potential while, protecting the rights of vulnerable population groups.
The Ministry promotes issues of labour productivity and employment, social protection, gender equality & equity, human rights, culture and empowerment;
Overall, the Ministry aims to achieve a better standard of living, equity and social cohesion; The Ministry is responsible for the protection and promotion of the rights of the vulnerable population, addressing gender inequalities, ensuring cultural growth, labour and employment as well as community mobilization and empowerment.
Therefore, the Ministry plays a fundamental role in creating demand for social services and laying a foundation for other sectors to improve their outcomes.
No. of PWDs | No. of PWDs |
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Male | 14491 |
Female | 13534 |
No. of PWDs | No. of PWDs |
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Male | 6096 |
Female | 6244 |
Disabilities | No. of PWDs |
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Deaf | 2309 |
Deaf Blind | 217 |
Blindness | 4282 |
Speech and Voice | 138 |
Physical Disability | 18786 |
Mental/Intellectual | 1579 |
Little People | 104 |
Albinism | 93 |
Multiple Disabilities | 343 |
Other Disability | 174 |
Educational Levels | No. of PWDs |
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No Formal Education | 7211 |
Primary Not Completed | 9666 |
Completed Primary | 4974 |
O Level Not Completed | 138 |
Completed O Level | 2182 |
A Level Not Completed | 155 |
Completed A Level | 446 |
Tertiary Not Completed | 258 |
Completed Tertiary Educ | 835 |
University and Above | 40 |