Minister of Social Affairs: Safety of Persons with Disabilities is Our Top Priority

The Minister of Social Affairs, Family, and Child Welfare, Dr. Amthal Al-Huwail, confirmed on Saturday that the safety of persons with disabilities is a top priority for the ministry, which is monitoring around the clock with the Public Authority for Persons with Disabilities the conditions of all care homes to ensure their readiness and the continued efficient delivery of their services, alongside continuous review of emergency plans.

This statement came from Minister Al-Huwail in a press remark following an inspection visit she made to the Al-Sabahia Center for Care and Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities, affiliated with the Public Authority for Persons with Disabilities, to ensure the safety of residents and staff and to verify the center’s readiness to handle any emergency.

Minister Al-Huwail stated that the tour is part of following up on the repercussions of recent security developments and closely monitoring the conditions of residents and the level of health and social care provided to them.

She noted the continuation of field visits and direct monitoring of all care homes and centers affiliated with the authority, along with continuous coordination with relevant authorities to ensure the uninterrupted provision of care and protection services to beneficiaries and to safeguard their safety under all circumstances.