Minister of Social Affairs Opens First Physiotherapy Clinic for the Elderly in Al-Qurain
The Minister of Social Affairs opened the first physiotherapy clinic for the elderly in Al-Qurain in collaboration with the Ibrahim Al-Baghl Charity.
Translated by Qiyas from الوسط — Original source
Yesterday, Minister of Social Affairs, Family, and Childhood Dr. Amthal Al-Hawila inaugurated the first physical therapy clinic in the mobile service unit for the elderly, under the Elderly Care Administration in the Qurn area of the Farwaniya Governorate, in collaboration with the Ibrahim Al-Baghl Foundation for the Filial Son.
Speaking to the press after the inauguration, Minister Al-Hawila stated 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 that the donation of this clinic marks the first center of its kind established in the Farwaniya Governorate to serve this demographic.
She further clarified that there is a plan to expand health and rehabilitation services, which includes opening additional centers in the near future to serve the elderly across various governorates in the country.
She explained that the services provided include supplying essential items for the elderly and 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.
