The National Social Protection Agency (NSPA) has reported that 15,236 individuals were recorded in the National Disability Registry by the end of January.
According to the Agency, the registry includes 6,410 women and 8,826 men. Children under the age of 18 account for 5,160 registered individuals, comprising 1,563 girls and 3,539 boys. Adults aged between 18 and 64 represent the largest group, with 7,697 individuals registered; 3,744 women and 3,953 men. Senior citizens aged over 65 total 2,379, including 1,103 women and 1,276 men.
In January alone, NSPA disbursed USD 1.10 million to fund therapeutic treatments for registered individuals.
Behavioural therapy accounted for the highest expenditure, with USD 317,874.40 provided to support 340 individuals. Occupational therapy services received USD 298,184.23 for 323 beneficiaries, while speech therapy programmes were funded at USD 278,494.16, assisting 332 individuals.
Educational therapy services totalled USD 155,626.64 for 216 individuals. Additional allocations included USD 30,586.64 for physiotherapy provided to 25 individuals and USD 4,902.72 for psychotherapy services for 18 individuals. Early intervention services were delivered to four children at a cost of USD 1,498.70.
NSPA stated that the National Disability Registry remains central to policy planning and service delivery, enabling the government to systematically compile demographic and medical data and ensure individuals with disabilities receive entitled support and assistance.