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Welfare Ministry Advances Reforms to Strengthen Social Protection and Inclusion

September 15, 2026News

The Ministry of Social Welfare is advancing several reforms to strengthen social protection and inclusion, according to updates shared at a recent Delivery Clinic with Chief Minister Dr. Moinina David Sengeh.
Minister Melrose Karminty said a 56-bed facility for persons with disabilities is nearing completion, alongside plans to license and regulate social workers nationwide.

Officials also outlined progress on a Religious Tolerance and Practice Policy, and reported that over a thousand young people have gone through rehabilitation since 2024 across five centres.

Chief Minister Sengeh called for welfare services to be centred on inclusion and measurable outcomes — urging accessible formats like Braille and sign language for government information, and a dedicated national policy for older persons.