The Family Affairs Council (FAC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Saudi Home Health Care Association (SHCA) to enhance awareness efforts and support social programs between the two parties, in addition to improving the quality of services provided to the elderly in the Kingdom. The MoU, which was signed by the Council’s Executive Assistant, Hila bint Muhammad Al-Mukayrash, while the Society was represented by Vice President Khulood Al-Harbi, comes within the framework of the Family Affairs Council’s strategy to support and empower all family groups and improve their quality of life, in line with the aspirations of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. The memorandum stipulates the Council’s support for programs that aim to provide home health care for the elderly, and activate participation in voluntary and training programs and home care initiatives for the elderly.

According to the memorandum, awareness campaigns will be implemented and cooperation will be developed in the fields of data, information and statistics that support scientific studies and research related to the elderly, as well as the issuance of guides and awareness guides for the family. The MoU also includes organizing conferences, seminars, workshops, international events, opinion polls related to home healthcare, and a number of other areas of cooperation between the two parties.

On this occasion, the Executive Assistant of the Council, Haila Al Mukairish, emphasized the importance of cooperation with the Saudi Home Health Care Association, due to its tangible efforts in facilitating patient care and ensuring their access to health services, especially for the elderly. She pointed out that the Council continues its effective partnerships with all governmental and private entities that provide services to all family groups, in order to contribute to improving their quality of life in accordance with the aspirations of the wise leadership – may God protect them.