Kuwait launches national geriatric program

Kuwaiti Health Minister Dr. Ali Al-Obaidi announced, on Wednesday, the launch of a national geriatric program with the involvement of many government and private sectors. Al-Obaidi told KUNA, after a meeting with top Ministry officials, that the highly-leveled program aims at giving proper health care for elderly people at all of the country's health clinics. The program will focus on physical and psychological health of senior citizens, as well as all health-related laws concerning this sector of the society. The program provides four major services that include health screening, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation. The Minister stressed that all government and private bodies of the country should engage and get familiarized with this program in order to render a better service for old people.