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Kuwait minister and Blind Association discuss support for visually impaired people

HEALTH 29.10.2026

Kuwait minister and Blind Association discuss support for visually impaired people

Minister of Social Affairs, Family and Childhood Affairs Dr Amthal Al-Huwailah on Thursday met the chairman and board members of the Kuwait Blind Association to discuss ways to develop services for people with visual impairments and strengthen their empowerment in education, work and society.

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In a press statement, Al-Huwailah stressed her commitment to supporting the association’s humanitarian and social mission and the importance of strengthening partnership with civil society organizations and removing obstacles facing people with visual impairments to help integrate them.

Supporting and empowering people with disabilities is a priority, she said, pledging to study the proposals put forward and follow them up with the relevant authorities to reach practical solutions that improve services and meet the needs of blind people.

The meeting discussed the main challenges facing the association and its members, as well as initiatives and proposals to develop services and programs for blind people, boost their independence and improve their quality of life, the statement said. — KUNA

N.M.Shaw--EWJ

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