Agreement Signed to Support Nutrition Services at Al-Thuraya Center for Persons with Severe Disabilities
As part of ongoing efforts to enhance the quality of services provided to persons with severe disabilities at Al-Thuraya Center in Nablus Governorate, the Ministry of Social Development continues to strengthen health and nutrition programs within specialized care centers, ensuring the provision of comprehensive and sustainable care and improving the quality of services offered to residents.
In this context, a cooperation agreement was signed between the Ministry of Social Development and the Arab Women’s Union – Nablus, aimed at supporting and overseeing the healthy nutrition program at Al-Thuraya Center through the provision of daily breakfast meals for residents in accordance with approved nutritional requirements and under the supervision of a qualified nutrition specialist.
The agreement was signed by Dr. Samah Hamad, Minister of Social Development and Acting Minister of State for Relief Affairs, and by Ms. Ohoud Yaish, President of the Arab Women’s Union – Nablus.
Dr. Samah Hamad emphasized that the agreement reflects the Ministry’s commitment to enhancing the quality of services provided in residential care centers, particularly Al-Thuraya Center, in order to ensure a safe, healthy, and dignified environment for persons with severe disabilities. She also highlighted the importance of partnerships with civil society organizations in strengthening the sustainability and quality of social services.
For her part, Ms. Ohoud Yaish affirmed that supporting the most vulnerable groups remains a key priority for the Arab Women’s Union – Nablus. She noted that this partnership aims to contribute to the provision of healthy and balanced meals for residents in accordance with quality and food safety standards, reflecting the spirit of volunteerism and social responsibility.
The signing ceremony was attended by Nablus Governor Mr. Ghassan Daghlas, Director of the Nablus Directorate of Social Development Mr. Mohammad Basharat, Director of Al-Thuraya Center Mr. Yasser Muraaba, as well as staff members of the center and representatives of both parties.
This cooperation comes within the framework of adherence to public health and food safety standards in meal preparation and delivery, ensuring the quality of food provided to residents, and maintaining ongoing coordination between both parties regarding monitoring and follow-up mechanisms to guarantee the regularity and sustainability of the service within the center. It also reflects broader efforts to strengthen collaboration between the Ministry of Social Development and civil society organizations in supporting care centers and enhancing the services they provide.