Minister of Social Affairs, Family, and Children Dr. Amal Al-Huwail Opens First Physical Therapy Clinic for Mobile Service for the Elderly

Dr. Amthal Al-Huwaila, Minister of Social Affairs, Family, and Childhood Affairs, inaugurated a physiotherapy clinic in the mobile service unit for the elderly in the Qurain area of the Al-Mubarrah Al-Kabeer governorate, under the ministry’s jurisdiction. The initiative was carried out in collaboration, coordination, and support from the Ibrahim Al-Baghl Al-Ibn Al-Bar Foundation. It aims to strengthen the healthcare and social care system provided to senior citizens and to elevate the level of services that meet their needs.

During the clinic’s opening ceremony, Dr. Al-Huwaila emphasized that the elderly constitute Kuwait’s memory and history, and that their care and attention represent a societal responsibility requiring the concerted efforts of state institutions, public benefit associations, and charitable foundations. She expressed her happiness at being among the elderly fathers and mothers, noting that they are our elders, parents, and part of Kuwait’s history, and that caring for them is a duty toward this cherished segment of society.

Dr. Al-Huwaila stated that attention to the elderly is reflected in the workshops and services provided to them. The political leadership consistently recommends caring for this group and all segments of society, and the ministry is at the service of everyone. She addressed public benefit associations, urging them to deliver all services outlined in their bylaws and to serve as role models in community work, affirming that civil society is an indispensable pillar in Kuwait.

She added that public benefit associations represent the right wing of various institutions, even within the United Nations and international forums, and expressed her gratitude and appreciation to all those involved in these efforts. Dr. Al-Huwaila praised the efforts of Major General Ibrahim Taher Al-Baghl in supporting the elderly and enhancing community and charitable work, commending his continuous initiatives to serve this cherished segment of society and his commitment to launching initiatives that contribute to their care and improve the quality of services provided to them.

She underscored the importance of partnerships among state institutions, public benefit associations, and charitable foundations in supporting the elderly and meeting their needs, while reinforcing values of solidarity, cooperation, and social responsibility in Kuwait.

For his part, Major General Ibrahim Taher Al-Baghl, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Ibrahim Taher Al-Baghl Al-Ibn Al-Bar Foundation, affirmed the foundation’s commitment to continuing its support for the elderly and strengthening community partnerships with state institutions, driven by its social responsibility and its belief in the importance of providing adequate care for senior citizens, in recognition of their contributions and efforts in building society.

Al-Baghl stated that the foundation’s contribution to supporting the elderly physiotherapy clinic aligns with its interest in translating the directives of His Highness the Amir, may God protect and support him, regarding enhancing Kuwait’s standing in humanitarian work and developing services for this cherished group, and in contributing to providing a suitable environment that helps them receive care and attention, thereby positively impacting their health and quality of life.

He added that caring for the elderly is a shared societal responsibility that requires the combined efforts of government entities, civil society institutions, and charitable foundations, noting that cooperation with the Ministry of Social Affairs exemplifies the importance of partnership between the public sector and charitable work in delivering initiatives that serve society and meet the needs of its members.

He clarified that the foundation continues to support humanitarian and social initiatives that reinforce values of kindness, solidarity, and compassion, emphasizing that serving senior citizens and honoring them is a moral and human duty, as they are the fathers and mothers who deserve our utmost respect and attention, in gratitude for what they have contributed to their families, society, and country.

Services for the elderly. Minister Al-Hawila stated that services provided to the elderly include supplying their special needs, delivering home care and services through mobile clinics, as well as issuing “Priority” cards and parking permits for seniors, in accordance with approved regulations based on a medical report confirming the disability status.