Minister of (Social Affairs) Opens First Physiotherapy Clinic for the Elderly in Al-Qurain Area

Kuwait – The Minister of Social Affairs, Family, and Childhood, Dr. Amthal Al-Huwaila, inaugurated today, Wednesday, the first physical therapy clinic at the mobile service unit for the elderly, under the Elderly Care Administration in the Qurnah area of the Al-Mubarrah Al-Kabir Governorate, in collaboration with the Ibrahim Al-Baghl Foundation for the Filial Son.

In a press statement following the inauguration, Minister Al-Huwaila said that launching this clinic aligns with the ministry’s commitment to developing the elderly care system, improving their quality of life, and facilitating their access to health and rehabilitation services close to their residential areas.

She praised the role of the Ibrahim Al-Baghl Foundation in supporting community initiatives and strengthening partnerships to serve the elderly, noting its donation of this clinic, which marks the first center of its kind to be opened in Al-Mubarrah Al-Kabir Governorate to serve this demographic.

She explained that there is a plan to expand health and rehabilitation services, including the opening of additional centers in the coming phase to serve the elderly across various governorates in the country.

She added that the services provided include supplying essential items for the elderly, delivering home care and services through mobile clinics, as well as issuing “Priority” cards and parking permits for the elderly, in accordance with approved regulations based on a medical report confirming disability. (End) A.Y.S. / K.D.A.