(Public Authority for Persons with Disabilities): Contracts signed for the supply of 300 specialized wheelchairs, with the continued distribution of hearing aids

Kuwait City, July 23 (KUNA) -- The Kuwait Public Authority for Persons with Disabilities has signed several contracts to supply approximately 300 wheelchairs with specialized technical and medical specifications, as part of its plan to develop services provided to persons with disabilities, expedite procurement and delivery procedures, and reduce waiting times.

Dr. Khalifa Al-Hila, Acting Deputy Director General of the Medical, Psychological and Social Services Sector at the Authority, told Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) on Thursday that the wheelchairs were selected based on recommendations from specialized technical and medical committees that evaluate each case individually.

Al-Hila explained that contracts were awarded to specialized companies with expertise in prosthetic and assistive devices, which provide maintenance, warranty, and after-sales services, ensuring device quality and sustained usability. This is accompanied by monitoring contract implementation and enhancing technical and administrative procedures to gradually address existing requests.

He affirmed that the Authority continues to distribute hearing aids monthly to eligible persons with hearing impairments, in accordance with recommendations from specialized medical committees, following necessary examinations and the selection of the most suitable hearing aid. (End) S.L.M.