15. NOT EVERY DISABLITY IS
VISIABLE
Deafness is a
hidden disability
and is usually
ignored,
especially in rural
areas where
health resources
are scarce.
16. ESTIMATE OF “WHO”
However according
to the WHO ''the
population census
found a mean
national prevalence
of disability of
2.49%. Of
this, deaf/mute
accounted for
7.43%.
27. An estimated nine million
people in Pakistan have
some form of hearing
loss. Of these
1.25 million deaf
children only 5% children
have access to school.
28. Pakistan Mute Word program
is catering the needs of deaf community
and plans to start the Bible study
program for the Christian deaf children
too, on priority bases.
