Arua has most disabled â€" NUDIPU
ARUA — The district has the most disability in Uganda, the National Union for Disable persons of Uganda (NUDIPU) survey has revealed.
ARUA — The district has the most disability in Uganda, the National Union for Disable persons of Uganda (NUDIPU) survey has revealed.
The research revealed that physical disability constituted 57.7% while epilepsy claimed 3.4%. Alex Kagona, the Business Development Support (BDS) Project officer for NUDIPU in northern region, presented the report last week at St. Augustine during the launch of Danish Council of organisation for disable people (DIS). The report also said children with disabilities lack equipment and personnel to cater for them at school.
“Although the government has introduced Universal Primary Education, they are not benefiting greatly compared to other children,†the report said.
The research revealed that physical disability constituted 57.7% while epilepsy claimed 3.4%. Alex Kagona, the Business Development Support (BDS) Project officer for NUDIPU in northern region, presented the report last week at St. Augustine during the launch of Danish Council of organisation for disable people (DIS). The report also said children with disabilities lack equipment and personnel to cater for them at school.
“Although the government has introduced Universal Primary Education, they are not benefiting greatly compared to other children,†the report said.