MoSD Intervenes Urgently to Rescue an Elderly Woman from Harsh Living Conditions in Burqa and Transfer Her to a Shelter
In an urgent humanitarian intervention amid difficult weather conditions, the Ministry of Social Development carried out, on Friday morning, the transfer of an elderly woman from the town of Burqa in Nablus Governorate to the Beit Al-Ajdad Shelter, following intensive efforts and continuous monitoring of her health and social conditions.
This intervention came after the case was identified as living under extremely harsh living, health, and psychological conditions, in the absence of the most basic necessities of life. These circumstances coincided with the severe weather depression affecting the area, which further worsened her health condition and necessitated immediate action to ensure her safety and preserve her human dignity.
The Ministry confirmed that the intervention was carried out urgently and in coordination with the Governor of Nablus. Through its directorates in the northern governorates, the Ministry’s teams undertook intensive efforts to communicate with several shelter institutions in more than one governorate; however, limited accommodation capacity prevented those centers from receiving the case.
After completing the necessary procedures, the elderly woman was successfully admitted to the Beit Al-Ajdad Shelter, where she was received and provided with the required health and social care, and her condition is being closely followed to ensure her stability and protection.
The Ministry of Social Development stressed that this intervention falls within its legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities toward vulnerable groups, particularly older persons. It reaffirmed its continued efforts to follow up on similar humanitarian cases and to work with partners and relevant institutions to ensure a dignified and safe life for all those in need of care and support.
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