Kuwait shared its expertise in elderly care during an event held alongside the 59th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva. Dr. Jassem Al-Kandari, Assistant Undersecretary for Social Care at the Ministry of Social Affairs, emphasized Kuwait’s commitment to participating in international forums focused on elderly care and exchanging knowledge in this field. He highlighted that elderly care is a core component of Kuwait’s social policies and is similarly prioritized across the GCC region. Dr. Al-Kandari also noted that Kuwait has implemented sustainable national and regional strategies to meet the needs of the elderly. He pointed out that Kuwait’s efforts in elderly care date back to 1955 when progressive legislation was introduced to establish a dedicated department for this purpose. He added that the elderly are valued members of society, respected for their wisdom and guidance.
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Kuwait showcases experience in elderly care at Geneva UN event
By Imen Kherji r nGENEVA, June 26 (KUNA) — Kuwait showcased on Thursday its experience within elderly care in an event held on the sideline of the 59th the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva. nSpeaking to KUNA after his participation, assistant undersecretary for social care at the Ministry of Social Affairs Dr. Jassem Al-Kandari affirmed that Kuwait was keen on partaking in such international events focusing on elderly care and exchanging expertizes within this field. nHe said that his country had made elderly care part of its core social policies, noting that such was also true within the context of the GCC region. nHe asserted that Kuwait was eager to adopt sustainable national and regional strategies that geared toward providing the needs for the elderly. nThe Kuwaiti official reflected the Kuwaiti and GCC experience within this field, noting that his country’s expertize dated back to 1955 when progressive legislations were adopted to create a department for elderly care. nDr. Al-Kandari said that the elderly were an integral part of society, adding that the larger portion of society appreciated their wisdom and guidance. (end) r nimk.gta